Oct 06 Tuesday
Visitors to Carrabelle can check out some fascinating history this October at the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum with a special exhibit on Operation Torch, the Allied campaign in North Africa that served as a critical testing ground for amphibious landings and armored warfare tactics that would later be employed during the Normandy Invasion. The exhibit will be on display Tuesday, October 6 through Saturday, October 31, with the museum open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is free, with donations gladly accepted.
The exhibit features historic photographs, maps, and authentic artifacts from the North African campaign, including weapons, currency, and helmets. A special highlight is a Top Secret copy of the operational plans for Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, prepared in Tunisia during the final days of Operation Torch. Visitors can also discover Camp Gordon Johnston's own connection to Operation Torch, when the camp's 61st Medical Battalion deployed with the First Engineer Special Brigade.
Located at 1873 Hwy 98 West, directly across from Carrabelle Beach, where beach assault training took place in 1942–1943, the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum offers visitors a chance to see history up close while exploring one of Carrabelle's unique local attractions.
Coming to Carrabelle This December: Visitors will have another opportunity to explore history when the Freedom Truck mobile museum rolls into Camp Gordon Johnston December 3–6. This national mobile museum offers an interactive experience designed for all ages, making it another unique attraction for visitors planning a trip to Carrabelle this winter. Save the date!
For more information, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at CampGordonJohnston.com, (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
Oct 07 Wednesday
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Oct 10 Saturday
Leon County will host the 29th Annual Volunteer Fire Truck Round-Up on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tom Brown Park by the dog park near Lake Leon.
This FREE event highlights the service and dedication of Leon County’s volunteer firefighters by inviting the community to enjoy interactive touch-a-truck displays and meet the firefighters. The event will also include fun, family-friendly activities, including face painting, bounce houses, giveaways, and more!
At 11 a.m., we will announce the Jack Harron Volunteer of the Year for service above self. Chief Harron served 17 years as fire chief and helped create the annual Volunteer Fire Truck Round-Up.
Oct 11 Sunday
As Elder Care's premier fundraiser, Oktoberfest is a crucial part of providing vital nutrition to home-bound seniors, social connections to lonely seniors, personalized care for frail seniors, and emergency assistance for seniors facing crisis situations.
General admission tickets include unlimited beer, wine, and drink tastings from a number of area craft brewers and businesses, hot pretzels and snacks, lawn games, and music.
VIP tickets include early entry, a souvenir beer stein, and an Oktoberfest-style meal in the Parkview at Cascades indoor event space in addition to all general admission benefits.
Oct 13 Tuesday
Oct 14 Wednesday
Join The Grove Museum on the second Wednesday of each month for children's storytime!
We will be reading "Our Oak Tree" by Jane L. Howard on October 14 at 10AM.
Storytime will be followed by an activity, and we encourage families to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the museum's grounds following the program.The program is FREE and open to the public! Storytime at The Grove is recommended for children ages 8 and younger.