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Local history comes alive at Night at the Museum in Valparaiso

VALPARAISO, Fla. – Local history comes alive at Night at the Museum on November 5, 2022, at the Heritage Museum…

2 years ago

Learn to make homemade ice cream with Chef Marcus Hencinski

VALPARAISO, Fla. -- Learn how to make homemade ice cream and discover its interesting history with popular local chef Marcus…

3 years ago

“Summer Camp Exploration” in June at the Museum

Among other things, campers will explore and learn about the history of Northwest Florida and have fun with hands-on activities…

7 years ago

“Hair Raising History” exhibit and reception coming to Museum

“Hair Raising History," an exhibit produced and displayed by Cat Nolan, features artifacts and information about the crazy ways women…

7 years ago

Museum adds blacksmithing to Heritage Alive! craft classes

Students will learn the basic skills of the blacksmith including safety, tools, and equipment, and the skills for drawing out,…

7 years ago

Museum Opens New “Little Free Library” [PHOTOS]

The Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange, part of a worldwide nonprofit…

7 years ago

Haunted Heritage Mini Festival at the Museum Oct. 28 [SCHEDULE]

The Museum will be open with free admission during the Haunted Heritage Mini Festival which will feature spooky stories, Nonie’s…

7 years ago

Community invited to grand opening of Museum’s “Little Free Library”

The public is welcome to come for the ribbon cutting, light refreshments as well as story time and crafts for…

8 years ago

Museum hosts exhibit celebrating Constitution Week

This special exhibit, sponsored by the Choctawhatchee Bay Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will showcase this…

8 years ago

Niceville history presentation Aug. 11 at the Museum

Researching her family history was the springboard for Elisa’s interest in documenting Niceville-Valparaiso history.  In her presentation, Elisa will reveal…

8 years ago

Kid’s program at the Museum July 1, “US Documents”

Youngsters will learn about our US documents, the history of the American flag, and get to weave their own flag…

8 years ago

Mother’s Day Tea at the Museum

The Heritage Museum's Mother’s Day Victorian Tea, for ages 6 years and up, is a distinctive and festive program chock…

8 years ago

Registration underway for “History Of…” Summer Camp at Heritage Museum

Campers will have a fun and educational experience each day learning about different historical events that changed the way we…

8 years ago

Valentine’s Victorian Tea at the Museum Feb. 11

Create lasting memories with your loved ones at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida’s “Valentine’s Victorian Tea”, Saturday, February 11,…

8 years ago

History program to focus on the history of Destin, January 13 at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida

Popular Historian Hank Klein will present, “Destin Pioneer Settlers… a Land History of Destin from 1819-1940” during History Sandwiched-In, a…

8 years ago

Museum trustee receives Preservation & Stewardship Award

Diane Plank, a member of the Heritage Museum of Assoc., Inc. Board of Trustees, has been awarded the 2016 Kenneth…

8 years ago

Holiday Victorian Tea at the Heritage Museum, Dec. 17

Create lasting memories this Christmas at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida’s Holiday Victorian Tea, Saturday, December 17 with teatimes…

8 years ago

Yule of Yesteryear Holiday Festival set for this weekend

Yule of Yesteryear, a traditional holiday festival is set to be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Heritage Museum of…

8 years ago

“A Young Girl’s Memories of Occupied France in WWII” – a free history lecture, November 11

Marie-Claude Bohler will share “A Young Girl’s Memories of Occupied France in WWII”, a free lecture, Friday, November 11, 12:00…

8 years ago

Museum recognizes volunteers

The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida recently held a Volunteer Appreciation Party at Café Bienville in Niceville. Nearly 40 volunteers gathered to…

8 years ago