WCHS Quarterly
Did you know that WCHS now has published a quarterly entitled “Wakulla County Historical Society, Historic News in Review”. To get a copy, call the museum at 926-1110. There is no charge to members, non-members will pay a copy fee.
Wakulla County Historical Society
"A morsel of genuine history is a thing so rare as to be always valuable." Thomas Jefferson
The Greens and Cornbread of Wakulla County: Historical Stories Told by the People “Best Seller”
Good News, the books are now in at the Museum. Come get yours!
THE GREENS AND CORNBREAD OF WAKULLA COUNTY: Historical Stories Told by the People
This delightful book is a collection of stories depicting the history of Wakulla County. The stories were written and submitted by different authors and families. The text includes a wide variety of topics and time periods. Many of the stories contain photos that were included by the author.
The subject matter is divided into several categories that include:
- The Heritage Village Project
- Early Times
- Family Military Memories
- Modern Times
- Our People and Lifestyle
- Water Stories Around the County
- Wakulla County Landmarks
The first chapter on The Heritage Village Project describes the Historical Society’s vision of this project for the people of the county. It presents photos of homes that are actively being preserved and some history of each home is given to illustrate why it should be saved.
The reader can find tales that describe Wakulla County as families learned to live in the wilds of northwest Florida, as well as learn information about some family genealogies. Some stories chronicle the individual life of a unique person in the history of the county.
Wakulla County’s development has always been influenced by the ocean and the many rivers, streams, and other bodies of water found there in abundance. The water stories chapter shows how the people used these bodies of water to support their families in addition to anecdotal accounts about unique events that occurred. Of course, this section would not be complete without a few fishing tales.
The reader can also find information about some of the unique sites and landmarks in Wakulla County, including Wakulla Springs and other historical places of significance.
Overall this book is a wonderful mixture of the old, the new, and the hopes for the future of Wakulla County and the people.
Place Your Order Today! Click here for order blank…
ISBN-10:
0985706228
ISBN-13:
978-0-9857062-2-7
©”Wakulla County” Art work by Allison Green, JoAnn Palmer, and Cathy Frank
WCHS Website Has Important Projects Posted
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Did you know that Wakulla Historical Society’s website has many important historic projects posted. Have you been trying to find a relative in the local cemeteries? Take a look at our “Cemeteries” link.
Thank you to John E. Roberts and his family for the work they have put into this project.
Coming to the Museum in July
Wakulla County Historical Society Museum
Cal Jamison, Museum Director, would like to invite you to visit the museum in July when we have our new exhibits in place. They will consist of:
- Historic collections of personal collectables of Wakulla County History
- A feature on Woodville, Florida
- Watch for more to come with the opening date announcement….
Antique Car Exhibit at The Museum and Archives By Jim Calhoun
Photos by Cal Jamison
People’s Choice Award Winners for Wakulla County Quilters Guild Exhibit
Quilts listed in order of winners 1st, 2nd, and 3rd followed by the Opportunity Quilt (drawing June 30th) All others listed randomly – thank you to all the quilters for the beautiful quilts!
The Wakulla County Historical Society announces The Wakulla Quilters Guild ”People’s Choice Award” winners: 1st Place – Wynter Harvey “Just Look At The Cat’s in My Garden”; 2nd Place – Jill Harvey “Stepping Stones”, and 3rd Place Anna Lopez “Running Buffalos”. This award was the result of the visitors that came to see the quilts. Each person picked their favorite quilt and cast a vote.
Congratulations to each person that participated! Each quilt was a work of art.
You will not want to miss all the beautiful quilts on display created by the Quilters Guild of Wakulla County. Various styles of quilts including native American designs will continue to be displayed through June 30th. The silent auction and the drawing for an “Opportunity Quilt” will be held on the 30th. Along with this we will have an antique model car display provided by Jim Calhoun and a collection of earlier dish wares provided by Terri Gerrell.
Hello Wakulla County History Buffs
Wakulla County Historical Society
Welcome to a site developed by Wakulla County Historical Society for history lovers like you. You can share your history with us. Watch for all the latest happenings.
Don’t forget that our local Musuem and Archives are opened Thursday, Friday, 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. and Sat. from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Check out the gift shop and the genealogy research suite located at 24 High Drive, Crawfordville, FL, in the Courthouse Square. It is one of Wakulla’s greatest treasures. Call 850-926-1110.
TONIGHT – Regular WCHS Meeting Features “Journey Stories”
By Betty Green
You don’t want to miss the last meeting for the year: May 8, 7PM, Wakulla County Public Library.
The program, to be presented by Florida Folk Festival performers, Joan and Amy Alderman from Blountstown, the home of the wonderful Panhandle Pioneer ettlement. Often funny, occasionally unexpected, always entertaining, these colorful ladies proudly show off their Florida Panhandle roots with their collection of tales and tunes. Called “Journey Stories,” these are tales of how we, and our ancestors, came to America, and are a central element of our personal heritage. From Native Americans to new American citizens and regardless of ethnic or racial background, everyone has a story to tell.
Wakulla Story Coming In March – Postponed
Forbes Purchase – Most Unusual Event for Wakulla County
WAKULLA COUNTY FOUNDED ON MARCH 11, 1843 CELEBRATION – POSTPONED
To commemorate the founding of Wakulla County on March 11, 1843, Palaver Tree Theater is producing the third annual WakullaStory to be presented on Friday, March 8 at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, March 9 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM in the main courtroom of the Wakulla County Courthouse. The focus of the play is the earliest survey and its consequential two Supreme Court hearings. The survey in Spanish Florida involved land in the what is known as the Forbes Purchase and is called the Hartsfield Survey. For information about auditions contact Herb Donaldson at palavertreetheater@gmail.com. By Sandra Vidak
MARCH UPCOMING EVENTS
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WCHS Regular Monthly Meeting at Panacea Welcome Center Tonight
Join us tonight for a treat! The Thompson Family will reflect on growing up in Panacea.
Tuesday, February 12th at 7 pm at the Welcome Center in Panacea located at 1505 Coastal Hwy. Helen Thompson Vaughn and her brothers, Nathan Thompson, Jr. and Larry Thompson will share “Reflections of Panacea” as they recall memories of people, places and activities of the community of Panacea where they, their families and friends have resided for many years. Program attendants will also be privileged to see the new art exhibit in the Center. Come early and tour the Center and enjoy refreshments provided by the Welcome Center volunteers.
Winner of Fran Mathis’ 1980′s Ink Drawing
Louise Smith of Woodville was the winner of Fran Mathis’ 1980s ink drawing of a Seinyard fisherman. The prize was awarded during the Fourth Annual Open House for Christmas at the Wakulla County Historical Society Museum & Archives. Carolyn Harvey presented the drawing to Smith on December 14 at the Museum.
Honorable Judge James E. Joanos To Speak In January
The Wakulla County Historical Society’s regular program speaker for its January 8 meeting will be the Honorable Judge James E. Joanos. Judge Joanos is a former Chief Judge of Florida’s First District Court of Appeal (1991-93), where he served as an appellate judge for 20 years. Before serving on the appellate court, Judge Joanos was a trial judge on the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida for 29 years. The Second Circuit is comprised of Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla counties.
See article in The Wakulla News and The Tallahassee Democrat by Sandra Vidak our Public Relations Chair
