Cracker House Homestead Forest Capital Museum

Forest Capital Museum State Park

The importance of forestry in Florida is celebrated and preserved in this historic park beneath the pines

Hours

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday

Fees

No park entry fee is required. Museum entry is $2 per person.

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Location

204 Forest Park Drive
Perry FL 32348

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Contact Info

850-584-3227

Welcome to Forest Capital Museum State Park

The importance of forestry in Florida dates back to the early 1800s. The museum celebrates that heritage.

The heart of the museum is dedicated to longleaf pines and the 5,000 products manufactured from them. The 50-plus-year-old longleaf pines growing on the museum grounds provide a majestic canopy and create an enjoyable walking trail for visitors.

Upon exiting the museum, visitors take a step back in time to explore an authentic 19th-century cracker homestead, much like those scattered throughout Florida at the turn of the century.

Rangers lead interpretive tours during special events and upon request.

Three covered pavilions seating up to 60 people each are available for rent.

Plan Your Visit

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Manager's Message

Come out and stroll the grounds under the pines, enjoy a picnic at the pavilions, or bring the kids to spend time on the playground.
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Forest Capital Museum

North Florida's history and economy is rooted in the business of forestry. The Forest Capital Museum is dedicated to educating visitors about Florida's forests and related industries.
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Walk Around the Homestead

Have you ever wanted to take a walk back into Florida’s past when people lived a simpler way? Then you may appreciate the homestead of Forest Capital Museum State Park, where time stopped in mid-1800s Florida.

Experiences

Picnicking
Picnicking
Weddings
Weddings

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Museum
Museum
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Visitor Center
Visitor Center

Forest Capital Museum State Park Photo Gallery

Cracker House at Forest Capital Museum State Park
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Homestead Yard at Forest Capital Museum State Park
Barn at Forest Capital Museum State Park
Exhibit at Forest Capital Museum State Park
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History of Forest Capital

The state of Florida once encompassed a vast 27 million acres of virgin forest. Florida has depended on the business of forestry since the early 1800s and continues to do so this day.
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History and Culture of Florida State Parks

Experience Florida as it was before interstates, high-rises and air conditioning. Florida State Parks preserve and share the story of the state and its people through many historical and cultural sites.

People Make the Parks

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