Forest Capital Museum State Park facts for kids
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IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
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 Forest Capital Museum State Park
Location in Florida
Forest Capital Museum State Park
Location in the United States
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| Location | Taylor County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Perry, Florida |
| Area | 13 acres (5.3 ha) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Forest Capital State Museum is a 13-acre (5.3 ha) Florida State Park located 1-mile (1.6 km) 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 the Cracker Homestead built in 1864 that depicts life on a Florida homestead with a house, barn, well, arbor, and garden.
Recreational activities
Activities include picnicing and viewing the exhibits. The park has three covered picnic pavilions.
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.
Gallery
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Museum building.
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Part of Cracker homestead reconstruction
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Part of Cracker homestead reconstruction
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