Apalachicola Area Historical Society

The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) is a nonprofit organization devoted to preserving and promoting the area’s history. AAHS welcomes you as a member and supporter.

STEWARDS OF THE RANEY HOUSE
The Historical Society manages the David G. Raney House Museum located at 128 Market Street (at the corner of Avenue F) in historic downtown Apalachicola. The Museum is owned by the City of Apalachicola, operated by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society and supported by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. The Raney House has new expanded hours open to the public 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday. We are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Admission is free but door donations are accepted. Special tour group requests to visit the David Raney House may be arranged at any time.  Please call 850-653-1700 to make an appointment.

FUN EVENTS WITH A PRESERVATION PURPOSE 
The Historical Society hosts two “Ghost Walks” in Apalachicola’s historic Chesnut Street Cemetery. One is held on the first Saturday in May and the other is on the last Saturday in October . Re-enactors dress up in period costumes and spin a tale about some of Apalachicola’s earliest inhabitants. Proceeds from the event are used for cemetery preservation purposes.