Carrabelle museum expands military veteran exhibit
The Carrabelle History Museum has expanded its military veteran tribute exhibit, which honors several local men who served in the armed forces from World War I to Vietnam. The expanded exhibit will continue to honor several other military veterans with deep ties to Carrabelle, showcasing their stories of service and sacrifice. The reopening reception was Sunday afternoon, Nov. 3 with a special tribute to veterans past and present. The exhibit will run through Saturday, Nov. 30 at the museum.
Visitors are welcome on Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m. ET, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted.
The exhibit features a variety of artifacts shared by the families of these men and on loan from the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum, offering a glimpse into their military service and lives.
“I’ve heard from several family members and have even had the privilege to show the exhibit privately to some,” said Tamara Allen, director of the Carrabelle History Museum. “The reception this display has gotten from them and from our community as a whole has been heartfelt and positive.”
This exhibit will soon include a new honoree, whose name was to be revealed at the grand reopening reception.
The museum extends a special thanks to the families of the honored veterans for sharing their stories and treasured items. Additionally, the museum is grateful for the support of Lisa Keith-Lucas and the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, whose invaluable collaboration helped make the exhibit possible.
The Carrabelle History Museum is located at 106 SE Avenue B, in downtown Carrabelle. For more information, visit www.carrabellehistorymuseum.org or contact carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com or 850-697-2141.
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