Forest Capital State Museum is a 13-acre (5.3 ha) Florida State Park located 1-mile (1.6 km) south of Perry on US 19/US 98. The museum contains displays that recount the history of the forest industry as well as the wildlife of the forest.[1] Adjacent to the museum is the Cracker Homestead built in 1864 that depicts life on a Florida homestead with a house, barn, well, arbor, and garden. The park also hosts the annual Florida Forest Festival event in October, which is a 50+ year tradition.[2]
| Forest Capital Museum State Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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| Location | Taylor County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Perry, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30°05′10″N 83°32′46″W / 30.08611°N 83.54611°W |
| Area | 13 acres (5.3 ha) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Recreational activities
editActivities include picnicing and viewing the exhibits. The park has three covered picnic pavilions. There is also a playground located in the park.[2]
Hours
editThe park is open every Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.[1]
Gallery
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Museum building. -
Part of Cracker homestead reconstruction -
Part of Cracker homestead reconstruction
References
edit- ^ a b "Forest Capital Museum State Park | Florida State Parks". www.floridastateparks.org. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "Forest Capital Museum State Park". Florida Hikes. November 14, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
External links
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- Forest Capital Museum State Park at Florida State Parks
- Forest Capital State Museum at Absolutely Florida
- Forest Capital State Museum at Wildernet
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