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Explore local arts and leisure

Santa Rosa County delights in offer- The foundation supports the annual legacy, centering on the L&N Railroad.
ing residents and visitors alike a Riverwalk Arts Festival and other pro- Visit the railroad depot, caboose, cars,
family-friendly atmosphere of relaxation, grams such as Meet the Artist receptions, model railroad, telegraph and more.
exploration and adventure. Get a Taste for Art, Dragonfly Gallery, art For information call (850) 623-3645 or
Whether your idea of entertainment is education and more. visit
catching a movie, concert or local play, The spirit and voice of local artists, www.wfrm.org.
taking a tour of the historical district, local entertainers, and the future of art and
museum, one of numerous festivals or culture within Santa Rosa County are
events taking place in the area, you will maintained and developed. HISTORIC BAGDAD VILLAGE
find there is always something happening For more information, call (850) 981- Visitors and residents enjoy visiting
to entertain, inform and enchant you. 1100 or visit www.sracf.org. the historic village of Bagdad, the site
Beyond the boundaries of our cities and of beautifully restored antebellum-era
towns lie the incomparable wonder and homes, including the Thompson House,
loveliness of the natural environment; it IMOGENE THEATRE which still displays the writings of sol-
beckons to us all with its opportunities for This historic 1912 theater in Milton, diers who camped there in October 1864.
adventure. once a vaudeville playhouse, was later A wealth of information, artifacts
You may choose to challenge your skills converted to show "moving pictures." and even keepsakes can be found at the
on one of our world-class golf courses; Featuring an elaborate proscenium arch Bagdad Village Museum supported by the
canoe or kayak peaceful pristine rivers, over the stage, wooden dance floor and Bagdad Village Preservation Association.
streams and bays; fly through the treetops tiered balcony, it is available for rent for The Blackwater Heritage Tour in
on a zipline tour, explore a bird-lover’s weddings, parties, recitals and meetings December provides the opportunity to
paradise; or hike or bicycle miles of trails in addition to being a venue for numerous tour many of these architectural gems.
— whatever your choice, you will find music events throughout the year. Information is available on their web-
yourself delighted with the array of activi- For more information, contact RE site at www.bagdadvillage.org or you can
ties available in Santa Rosa. Development at (850) 586-5328. call 293-5349.
For those who enjoy the heart-pounding The first floor of the theater today
excitement of racing, you can feed your houses The Museum of Local History,
adrenaline rush at the local drag strip, or at featuring an extensive collection of pho- COME JOIN US
one of the region’s best dirt tracks featur- tographs and artifacts. We welcome you to join us in Santa
ing Cajun sprint and stock-car racing. For more information, contact the Rosa County as we celebrate arts, culture
And then there is the immeasurable thrill Santa Rosa Historical Society at (850) and the Great Outdoors throughout the
of deep-sea and freshwater fishing! All 516-0338 or see the website www.santa- year.
that any novice or professional fisherman rosahistoricalsociety.com Numerous festivals and events include
can imagine can be "tackled" in Santa Rosa Follow the theatre on Facebook for the Riverwalk Arts Festival, Lumberjack
County. Numerous public boat launches, more up-to-date information, activities Festival, Mill Site Park Days, Jay Peanut
marinas and bait-and-tackle shops can and events. Festival, July 4th Riverfest, Christmas
provide everything you need, or you can and Holiday Lighted Boat Parades and,
charter a private boat. in October, The Beaches to Woodlands
History, culture, arts, entertainment WEST FLORIDA RAILROAD Tour featuring venues throughout the
and outdoor activities galore — this is MUSEUM county.
Santa Rosa County. The West Florida Railroad Museum in Information on scheduled events can
Milton was created to preserve the North- be found at the Community Calendar on
west Florida and South Alabama railroad our website, www.srcchamber.com.
SANTA ROSA ARTS AND CULTURE
FOUNDATION
As the Arts Agency for Santa Rosa
County, the mission of the Santa Rosa
Arts and Culture Foundation is to vitalize,
promote and enrich the arts and culture in
Santa Rosa County, Florida.
The purpose of this organization is to
be a catalyst for growth and appreciation
of the visual arts, literary arts, performing
arts, and historic and cultural preservation
for the people of Santa Rosa County; to
encourage continued development of the
arts and culture; and to foster charitable,
educational and recreational activities
in the arts through support of arts and
cultural programs on a local and regional
basis.