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Historic and picturesque Bagdad Village is located in Northwest Florida near the City of Milton on the banks of the beautiful Blackwater River.

As early as 1840, Bagdad was a thriving port, producing and shipping more yellow pine lumber than any port in the world. By 1900, Bagdad Village had become one of the most industrialized areas in the State of Florida. Life in Bagdad centered around the saw mill and logging industries pioneered by Joseph Forsyth and partners. The daily thumps, clanks, and whine of the mills continued for over 111 years until the Depression and depletion of natural resources silenced them forever in 1939. The Village of Bagdad is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Join the Bagdad Village Preservation Association on Saturday, May 30, for its Spring Market Day celebration from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Community Center, Pooley and School Streets, in Bagdad. There will be:

• Arts & Crafts Vendors
• Fish Fry
• Cake Walk
• Homemade Ice Cream
• Children’s Activities
• Bagdad Fire Department Demonstration

Among the items for sale will be: Pen and Ink Drawings, Candles, Collectibles, Jewelry, Wind Chimes, Honey, Farm Implements, Crochet Towels, Aprons, Personalized Books, Children’s Music, Kites, Metal Sculptures, Homemade Salsa, Antiques, Red Hats, Lighted Glass Bottles, Turned Wood Items, and Watercolor Paintings.

Those in the know suggest you bring a lawn chair and simply enjoy the day. That sounds like a great prelude to summer!

Call 850-983-3005 or 850-293-5349 for more information or visit www.BagdadVillage.org.

Mission San Luis will host a Military Muster Saturday, May 9, from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M. The event is free and open to the public. Attend the event to see colorful pageantry, experience musket and cannon firing, and learn about the world of Spanish soldiers and Apalachee warriors. Hands-on activities for children will include military drills and “make & take” colonial crafts.

The Castillo de San Luis will welcome the St. Augustine Garrison Company of the Florida Historic Militia and the living history volunteers from the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.

SCHEDULE
10 A.M. ~ Military parade around the plaza
10-1 ~ Book signing by Dr. John Hann
10:30 ~ Cannon & musket firings
1-2 P.M. ~ Presentation of Paso Fino horses
2:30 ~ Military procession to the church for
the blessing of Our Lady of the Rosary banner
3:30 ~ Cannon and musket firings

2020 Mission Road ~ Tallahassee ~ 850-487-3711
www.missionsanluis.org

Saturday, April 25, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Perrine Park and at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida in Historic Old Valparaiso.

Saturday in the Park is a free community festival featuring artists, craftspeople, and live entertainment, including country, blues, jazz and ethnic music, a variety of cultural dance troupes, storytellers, children’s crafts, petting zoo, historical exhibits, traditional trade demonstrations, museum tours, and food vendors. There will also be a Kid’s Country Corner, featuring old fashioned games & toys, bubble gum blowing, watermelon eating contests, folk art crafts and more!

The Panhandle Heritage 5K & Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run will kick off the festival at 7 a.m. with a run around old Valparaiso. See the Heritage Museum’s website for registration information.

The University of West Florida will host its annual Festival on the Green this Friday and Saturday. The majority of events are scheduled between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Friday’s activities include a Crafts Fair, live entertainment, a Fine Arts Show, a Library Book Sale, a Native American Village, and a time Portal to the Past, featuring Spanish Explorers and French Occupational Soldiers!

Saturday will bring a Children’s Festival, a Classic Car show, a Dog Sports Exhibition, Sporting Events, Trolley Tours, and more live music! Be sure to check the schedule before you go, so you don’t miss anything!

The Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center will host the 2009 Coastal Pottery Expo from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Indian Temple Mound Museum.The Expo celebrates the ancient art form of ceramics pottery through the interpretation of modern artists.

Activities will fill the grounds all day, including a pottery ground firing, wheel throwing, student competition, a children’s craft area, and gallery tours of the Indian Temple Mound Museum. Staff’s restaurant is providing seafood and beer with a portion of proceeds donated to the museum. The event is on rain or shine.

Heritage Park and Cultural Center is located at 139 Miracle Strip Parkway in historic downtown Fort Walton Beach.

The Destination Archaeology Resource Center in Pensacola is sponsoring Mother’s Morning Out on Wednesday, March 25, from  9:00 until noon. Hands-on archaeological activities, crafts, and games will be led by professional archaeologists. The kids will also get guided tours through the Destination Archaeology! Exhibit and the Florida Public Archaeology Network Lab!

This event is open to 3rd through 5th Grade kids. A $15 Donation is requested to cover the cost of supplies. For registration and information, please visit www.flpublicarchaeology.org or call (850)595‐0050.