Forest Capital Museum State Park
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| Forest Capital Museum State Park | |
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| IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape) | |
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| Location: | Taylor County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city: | Perry, Florida |
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| Area: | 13 acres |
| Governing body: | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Forest Capital State Museum is a 13 acre Florida State Park located 1 mile south of Perry on US 19/US 98. The museum contains displays that recount the history of the forest industry as well as the wildlife of the forest. Adjacent to the museum is a historical Florida homestead built in 1864 that depicts life on a Florida homestead with a house, barn, well, arbor, and garden.
[edit] Recreational activities
Activities include picnicing and viewing the exhibits. The park has three covered picnic pavilions.
[edit] Hours
The park is open every Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
[edit] References
- Forest Capital Museum State Park at Florida State Parks
- Forest Capital State Museum at Absolutely Florida
- Forest Capital State Museum at Wildernet
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