This Florida state park features historical and scientific exhibits are relating Apalachicola area history and one of its most renowned residents, Dr. John Gorrie, the inventor of man-made ice, refrigeration and air-conditioning. Displays include a replica of Gorrie's ice-machine, built from the specifications of his 1851 patent, on display in the museum. The visitor center is highlighted by a statue of Gorrie, and is open to the public Thursday-Monday; closed major holidays. Located at the corner of Sixth Street and Avenue D, one block east of Hwy 98, on Gorrie Square.
Location:
PO Box 267, 46 Sixth Street, Apalachicola Florida 32329
Telephone
850-653-9347
Other History nearby:
(Apalachicola) John Gorrie Museum State Park
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06/08 Coming to The Apalachicola area
Azalea Festival Valdosta GA March9-10 Free admission to a festival drawing 20,000 people from all over the Southeast and beyond.
Springtime Tallahassee Tallahassee FL April6 The festival includes a lot of fun for families and friends, such as: the Grand Parade, Jubilee in the Park, Children's Park, and the entertainment stages throughout the Jubilee with local and national entertainment acts.
Old Florida Celebration of the Arts Cedar Key FL April13-14 Saunter down Historic 2nd Street while enjoying fine art from a select group of incredibly talented artists. Award-winning fine art: paintings, sculptures, jewelry, crafts, ceramics, textiles, photography.
Old Florida Celebration of the Arts Cedar Key FL April13-14 Old Florida Celebration of the Arts features award-winning fine art, paintings, sculptures, jewelry, crafts, ceramics, textiles, photography, and more. All this while taking in tasty fresh local seafood from our casual and fine dining seaside restaurants, and beautiful coastal scenery in this unforgettable Old Florida setting.
Apalachicola Antique and Classic Boat Show Apalachicola FL April20 The Apalachicola Antique and Classic Boat Show will be held in the historic city of Apalachicola in the Panhandle of Florida. They generally get between 3,000-4,000 people.
Seabreeze Jazz Festival Panama City Beach FL April17-21 The ultimate weekend of smooth jazz comes to Florida's Emerald Coast! The Seabreeze Jazz Festival features the top names in smooth jazz--all coming to the Gulf Place Outdoor Amphitheater just east of Destin.
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