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]

Recreational activities

Activities include picnicing and viewing the exhibits. The park has three covered picnic pavilions. There is also a playground located in the park.[2]

Hours

The 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]

  • Museum building.
    Museum building.
  • Part of Cracker homestead reconstruction
    Part of Cracker homestead reconstruction
  • Part of Cracker homestead reconstruction
    Part of Cracker homestead reconstruction

References

  1. ^ a b "Forest Capital Museum State Park | Florida State Parks". www.floridastateparks.org. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Forest Capital Museum State Park". Florida Hikes. November 14, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Capital_Museum_State_Park
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