The Corry family of Quincy is searching for information related to Lt. Commander William Merrill Corry, Jr. He was born in Quincy in 1889 and…
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New exhibit at Apalachicola Arsenal Museum is now open for a fun-filled, educational display The Apalachicola Arsenal Museum has opened a new, fun exhibit that…
Gadsden County was once known throughout the world as the Shade Tobacco Capital – a place where some of the best cigar makers in the…
The Havana History and Heritage Society continues in their efforts to create a series of documentaries regarding the town of Havana, the important contributions of…
“It’s a southern thing,” said Jane W. Clark, with the West Gadsden Historical Society, of chicken pilau. Pronounced “per-low” (although most Gadsden County residents will…
Founded in 1906, the town of Havana was driven by the shade tobacco industry and became an economic hotspot with many ups and downs in…
Recipes have a way of bringing people together – families cherish the recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, and the old…
Stories and memories of nearly half a century were shared Saturday, July 10, at the Shade Tobacco Museum as many residents from Gadsden County attended…
The Havana History & Heritage Society recently received a $50,000 state grant from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources for continuing video…
The Havana History & Heritage Society will be hosting an event next week that showcases the rich heritage that Gadsden County has in connection with…