Wakulla County Historical Society

10/04/2026

Dear WCHS Members and Friends,

This is a reminder about our WCHS Annual Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, October 8, at the Shriners Club located at 4141 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL. Doors will open at 5:30 pm, and dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. Please submit your reservations as soon as possible. More information about the program is below:

🎟️ Admission
Tickets are $27 and can be purchased at http://wakullahistory.org.

🥘 Dinner
Pulled pork, BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, greens, cabbage, cornbread, cake and other desserts, tea, coffee, water, and more.

💬 Guest Speaker
Wakulla's own James S. Dunbar will share his expertise on the 1528 expedition and a new theory about more specific locations. Jim S. Dunbar is a renowned archaeologist with a BA from UF and a Master's and a Ph.D. from FSU. He worked for the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research (BAR) for 35.5 years before retirement.

⚓ Few areas in the Americas can celebrate a Quincentennial. Still, in two years, Wakulla County can and will celebrate the expedition of Spanish explorer Panfilo de Narvaez, who came here and lived with his men for a couple of months in 1528. The primary assumption is that Narvaez landed his ships, entered Florida at Tampa Bay, and camped at the Old Fort Peninsula in today's St. Marks.

Come out and join us!

09/22/2026

📸 Check out photos from our "Threads Through Time" fashion show and afternoon tea event! Thank you to all the participants, models, volunteers, WCHS staff, and guests who came out. More to come!

09/17/2026

💥 Come and Join Us!

Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm at San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park (148 Old Fort Road, St. Marks, Florida) for the 2nd Annual Confederate Encampment at Fort Ward

The public is invited to join us as local reenactors share the historic role of Confederate Fort Ward during the American Civil War. Musket and artillery demonstrations will take place throughout the day, along with demonstrations of camp life and campfire cooking.

The Ladies Soldiers Friend Sewing Society will serve as an Aid Society, providing comforts and refreshments to soldiers and mending as needed. The Park’s museum displays numerous artifacts and features an 18-minute video that recounts over three centuries of military history at the site (Spanish, British, American, and Confederate).

A picnic area with picnic tables and barbecue grills is available. Tucker’s Point offers scenic views at the water’s edge where the St. Marks River joins the Wakulla River and flows into Apalache Bay. The Point is an excellent fishing spot.

We hope to see you there!

09/14/2026

The REVIVAL research team explores how Black faith, history and community continue to shape life in Wakulla County — and the joy that emerges along the way. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Herbert Franklin Jr.

09/06/2026

🎙️ Here's the "Threads Through Time" segment of the Speaking Of' podcast. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Have a listen and enjoy!

Tom Flanigan sits down with the organizers behind the upcoming Threads Through Time event hosted by the Wakulla County historical Society.

09/01/2026

📣 So happy to announce that a few members of the Wakulla Historical Society were invited to the WFSU show, "Speaking Of," to discuss the upcoming "Threads Through Time" event.

🎙️ The interview will air this Thursday, September 3, at 11 AM and again on Sunday, September 6, at 1 PM on 88.9 FM. The "Speaking Of" segment will also be available on the WFSU Public Media website and via other podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple.

In Case You Missed It: This page will be updated with the segments as soon as they are available.

Details on the "Threads Through Time" + Afternoon Tea event
Date: Saturday, September 12 from 2–5 PM
Location: Crawfordville Women’s Club
Admission Fee: $25. Tickets may be purchased online or at the WCHS gift shop.

08/26/2026

Are you ready to experience a journey through fashion history?

In addition to exploring fashions ranging from bell-bottoms and traditional Native American dress to 1950s corporate chic, we will be hosting an elegant English tea featuring an array of delicious treats, including:

☕A variety of hot teas, served with sugar, cream, and lemon.
🫐Blueberry and ginger scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
🥪Cucumber, egg salad, and ham salad finger sandwiches.
🥧Egg and spinach bake.
🍓Fresh fruit, also delicious when paired with clotted cream.

Join us for “Threads Through Time,” an educational, historic fashion show and tea celebrating the fascinating story of fashion through the years.

Date: Saturday, September 12 from 2–5 PM
Location: Crawfordville Women’s Club
Admission Fee: $25. Tickets may be purchased online or at the WCHS gift shop.

Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun, fashion, history, tea, and delicious treats as we take a journey through “Threads Through Time.” Hope to see you there!

08/11/2026

👗👒 Just a reminder about the upcoming fashion show, "Threads Through Time" - Saturday, September 12, from 2-5 pm at the Women's Club. If you would like to participate, please complete an application at: www.wakullahistory.org or sign up by scanning the QR code below.

🎟️ Admission Fee: $25 per person (models get in free!). Tickets are available online at Wakullahistory.org or at the museum gift shop.

☕🍰 Tea and refreshments will be served.

📩 For questions, please contact us at (850) 926-1110 or [email protected].

07/30/2026

Big news for the Historical Society!

The Wakulla County Historical Society wants to add the 1948 county jail to the National Register of Historic Places. Commissioners vote Aug. 3rd.