This park features the historic Orman house, old Slave quarters, and the beautiful Chapman Botanical Garden. It is also conveniently located adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Plaza,
This Florida Legion Post 106 in Apalachicola is actively engaged with the Veterans Plaza group and hosts monthly Reveille gatherings for all veterans, their friends, and families. Your are invited.
Relive the rich history of Apalachicola in this stunning Cotton Trade Era mansion and museum. Links to our active historical society. Explore the legacy of this area, its people, its beautiful river, and the bay.
Explore the laid back historic town of Apalachicola, where it's easy to find local food, music, lodging, shopping, family/pet friendly adventures along with fresh & salt water fishing.
This museum celebrates the amphibious soldiers of WWII who trained in the town of Carrabelle and along this "Forgotten Coast" of Florida. The sacrifices and achievements of our WWII era citizens are on display.
The mission of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is to honor and preserve the legacy of their service, promote healing and educate all generations about the impact of this War.
In 1979, Jan Scruggs conceived the idea of building the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as a tribute to all who served during one of the longest war in American history. The country was ready to heal.
"I got wounded pretty badly and Jimmy got wounded, too, but he had to go chase after this guy who kind of panicked to run through the jungle without a rifle ... not a good idea," Scruggs said with a laugh. "He was able to find this guy, get him reoriented, and he organized a rescue party to find me and they found me."
This Georgia boy ended up in DC becoming a premier American sculptor. Throughout his career, Hart explored themes of beauty and spirituality, consciousness and identity.
Apalachicola Veterans Memorial Plaza
230 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL, USA