Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida America 250!

Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida America 250! Events for 2026. Open to the public at noon and free unless otherwise indicated

March

March 20: History Sandwiched-in: Wesley Odom, “Siege of Pensacola”

March 21: Recognition and thank-you to donors for the 250^th exhibit (private event)

March 28: Volunteer Recognition Luncheon (private event)

April

April 17: History Sandwiched-in: Bob Kane, “The Doolittle Raid”

April 18: History Sandwiched-in: Karl Eschmann, “Battles of Lexington and Concord”

 April 25: 5 K Run 8:00 a.m.  (registration and fee)

                   Saturday in the Park 10a.m. to 4 p.m. vendors, music, and more!

 Mid April: Timed essay writing contest for high school students (taken in-class in) to celebrate what makes our nation great. Winners announced in July.

May

May 8: History Sandwiched In: Travis Souther: “Duty before Glory: Washingtons Enduring Legacy of Leadership.”

May 16: History Sandwiched-in: Deb Edgar: “Feeding the Continental Army”

May 1-31: Ongoing the entire month.  Poster contest with theme “America in 1776.” Contestants are elementary and junior high school students. Winners announced in July.

June

June 12: History Sandwiched-in: Dr. Marie Hallion, “Drafting the Declaration”

July

July 2, 3 and 4:  Three day “Celebrate America 250! activities with free admission to the museum, children’s activities, colonial tea, cooking demonstration, reenactors, vendors and more. Award winners of poster contest and writing contest announced. Official ribbon-cutting for community on July 4. (Registration and fee for colonial tea; other events free and times for specific demonstrations will be announced.)

July 3: Deb Edgar: Women and their impact on the War

August

August 1: Ice Cream Social with red, white and blue sprinkles and cakes.  (Registration and fee for Ice Cream Social)

October

October 5: Night At the Museum – Stagecrafters brings 1776 alive with skits. Appetizers and more! (Registration and fee for Night at the Museum)

October 9: History Sandwiched-in: Dr. Marie Hallion, “The Road to Independence; Siege of Boston,1775-1776 and Colonial Resistance”

November

November 6: History Sandwiched-in: Dr. Marie Hallion, “Boston Tea Party and the Intolerable Acts”

December

December 12: Yule of Yesteryear: Christmas in the Colonies

In addition, the Museum will host a “Spirit of ‘76” Book Club. For more information, contact Carol at [email protected]