Apalachicola Area Historical Society

07/20/2026

Sadly, Girls Night Out at the Raney House has been cancelled for tonight July 20. Weather/travel concerns… one previous year we even had Harriet Raney hosting.
See you next year?

05/27/2026

A great concert with storytelling. You can’t go wrong, plus all donations benefit the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. Don’t miss it!

Acclaimed guitarist and storyteller Corey Hall is bringing Blues and American folk to the Apalachicola Area Historical Society.

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05/20/2026

🏛️ Step back in time at the historic Raney House Museum in downtown Apalachicola! Built in 1838, this beautifully preserved home is one of the oldest surviving houses in the city and offers a fascinating glimpse into Apalachicola’s rich past.

Explore original furniture, authentic artifacts, and incredible stories as our knowledgeable docents guide you through the lives of the Raney family and the early days of this thriving port town. Don’t just hear about history—walk through it!

📍 Raney House Museum
128 Market Street • Apalachicola
Admission by donation
Hours: Tues-Sat - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming you!

05/07/2026

🎶 An afternoon of stories, songs, and the soul of American Roots music is coming to the Apalachicola Yacht Club!

Join acclaimed Gulf Coast singer-songwriter Corey Hall on June 11 at 4 PM for an intimate “listening room” style performance in the outdoor pavilion, hosted by AAHS. Corey will share conversations and musical interpretations tracing the roots of American music, from the blues legends of Mississippi John Hurt and R.L. Burnside to his own original sound.

While this is a free event, donations are warmly welcomed and benefit our local historical society, helping AAHS continue its mission of preserving and sharing the rich history of our community. 🎸

05/06/2026

What if the walls of Apalachicola could talk? 🏡✨
Step back in time with If This House Could Talk, a FREE self-guided storytelling tour happening May 2 through May 17, 2026. Explore over 30 historic homes, businesses, and sites throughout Apalachicola and discover the fascinating people, stories, and secrets that shaped our charming coastal town.

Grab your walking shoes, your curiosity, and maybe a friend who loves history as much as sweet tea and oysters. 📖🦪

Presented by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society.
Learn more at ApalachicolaHistoricalSociety.org

04/22/2026

Back by popular demand "IF THIS HOUSE COULD TALK" 2026 FEATURES 33 LOCATIONS. Interpretive posters will be displayed at the locations on the map. This is seft-guided and will last until May 17. Private homes and gardens are not open to the public. EVENT IS FREE. Map brochures are available at The Chamber, the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library, Oystertown Books, and the Raney House

04/21/2026

Now that the restoration in the Chesnut Cemetery (yes, that's the orginal spelling on the 1837 city map) have been completed, the AAHS is returning to historical tours, showcasing some of Apalachicola's interesting characters.
COME JOIN US ON FRIDAY MAY 1 5pm, admission is $10, but inder age 12 it's FREE

03/07/2026

12/31/2025

The Apalachicola Area Historical Society was incorporated 28 April 1976
and the articles of incorporation were amended on 25 July 1997
to provide for a 501(c)3 corporation for educational and charitable purposes.

12/04/2025

Elves have been busy, and the weather forecast for Saturday is looking better for the Chamber Holiday market. BUT, avoid the crowds and come get your wreath at the Raney Carriage House 126 Market Street 10-4 when Raney House is open. We will take credit cards, local checks, as well as cash. Wreaths range in price from $35 to $75 depending on size and decorations