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Museums on the Forgotten Coast
Franklin County, Florida’s rich coastal history is connected to its maritime traditions and culture and is reflected in the area’s many museums and historic sites.
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In Apalachicola, the John Gorrie Museum State Park contains a replica of Dr. Gorrie’s ice-making machine. Two historic antebellum museums, the Raney House and Orman House, feature 19th century furnishings and provide a glimpse into life as it was in Apalachicola during the 1800s. The Carrabelle History Museum and Crooked River Lighthouse and Museum feature historic displays of the area, commerce and heritage. At Carrabelle Beach, The Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum preserves the heritage of Camp Gordon Johnston, a WWII training camp once located at Lanark Village. The museum includes displays of the area and life as it existed at the camp during the 1940s. On St. George Island, the Cape St. George Lighthouse and Museum feature the connection to the area’s maritime past. Click here to learn more about Franklin County, Florida's rich history.
![Historic Apalachicola Walking Tour](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/walkingtourapalachicola.jpg)
Historic Apalachicola Walking Tour
Apalachicola
![Fort Gadsden Historic Site](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Fort-Gadsen.jpg)
Fort Gadsden Historic Site
Eastpoint
![Apalach Ghost Tour](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Apalach-Ghost-Tour.jpg)
Apalach Ghost Tour
Apalachicola
![The Orman House Museum](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Orman-House.jpg)
The Orman House Museum
Apalachicola
![Cape St. George Light](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/light.jpg)
Cape St. George Light
St. George Island
![Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Camp-Gordon-Johnston-in-Carrabelle-with-a-Tank-in-front.jpg)
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
Carrabelle
![Apalachicola Historic District](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/historicdistrictapalachicola.jpg)
Apalachicola Historic District
County Wide
![Big Bend Scenic Byway](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bigbendscenicbyway.jpg)
Big Bend Scenic Byway
County Wide
![Chestnut Street Cemetery](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Chestnut.jpg)
Chestnut Street Cemetery
Apalachicola
![Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Apalach-River.jpg)
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center
Eastpoint
![Crooked River Lighthouse](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Light-House-.jpg)
Crooked River Lighthouse
Carrabelle
![Veterans Memorial Plaza](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/3-Men.jpg)
Veterans Memorial Plaza
Apalachicola
![John Gorrie Museum State Park](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/John-Gorrie.jpg)
John Gorrie Museum State Park
Apalachicola
![Carrabelle History Museum](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Carrabelle-History.jpg)
Carrabelle History Museum
Carrabelle
![The Raney House Museum](https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Raney.jpg)