Heritage Museum Summer Activities

Upcoming Events & Programs  

Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida 

850-678-2615  |  www.heritage-museum.org

Preserving the Past for the Future

Kid's Summer Sagas  |  Destin Commons - Smoke on the Coast

4th of July - $2 Admission  |  Kid's "History Of" Summer Camp

Heritage Alive! Craft Classes  |  History Sandwiched-In |  Red, White & Brew

Kid' Summer Sagas

JULY 1 - "US Documents" 
10:30-12:00 p.m. (Ages 5-15)

Congressman Matt Gaetz will be the kid's special guest at "Summer Sagas" on July 1st!

Congressman Gaetz will talk about his role in our government and give students a lesson in civics.  They will also learn about our US Documents, the history of the American flag and weave their own American flag just in time for Independence Day! 

$8 per child;  $6 (Museum Family Members); (1) adult is Free per family, $3 each addit'l adult

Space is Limited!  PLEASE call to make reservations: 850-678-2615

Proud Sponsor of Kid's "Summer Sagas"!

"Smokin' Hot for History!"

Stop by our booth #17 & help "Save History", Vote for Us!

$2 Admission for Everyone!

Tuesday, July 4th     10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Take a break from the heat or rain and bring your family and friends to the Museum!

View historic exhibits including Military, Native American, Pioneer, and early industries like, Turpentine, Fishing & Boat Building.  Play in the kid's "Discovery Room", and stroll in the "Paradise Gardens" outdoor exhibit.

Kid's "History Of..." Summer Camp

July 17 - 21

9 AM to 12 PM

Learn the history of electricity and magnetism, explore nature in Paradise Gardens, get to know your US documents and so much more...

Space is limited.  Please call to pre-register (MC/Visa) 850-678-2615

Heritage Alive! Craft Classes

June 24 - Crochet

June 30 - Loom Weaving

July 8 - KIDS Basket Weaving

July 15 - Wine Fundamentals

August 16 - Mosaics

August 19 - Basket Weaving

August 25 - Jewelry Making

August 26 - Pine Needle Basketry

"Pirates! The Last Scourge of the Gulf"            

  July 14 at 12:00 p.m.     (kid-friendly lecture...)

Mike Thomin, Manager with the FPAN will share information about archaeological materials and historical records that present a broader aspect of the pirates who terrorized the Gulf Coast in the early 1800s.  He will focus on the evidence and the possibility of more pirate ships wrecked beneath the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Bring a sandwich and join us for History Sandwiched-In, 

a free lunch-time educational program.

SPACE IS LIMITED.  Please call to make a reservation. 850-678-2615

   Food/Wine/Beer

    Silent Auction/Raffles

    July 29, 7PM

    $25 ($20 Museum Members)

    SPACE IS LIMITED. 

    Call for tickets: 

    850-678-2615

    Ask about our NEW
    Member Special!