WELCOME TO THE PANHANDLE PIONEER SETTLEMENT BLOUNTSTOWN, FL
Educating the Public on the Value of Community, Commitment, & Innovation
17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Rd-Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-2777 (Current Phone Issues - May 2022)
Panhandle Pioneer Settlement is a living-history museum in Blountstown, Florida. We aim to acquire, document, research, historical buildings restoration, furnishings, and tools from the 1820s to the 1940s to educate the public on their roots.
We have a collection of 18 historical buildings from 1820 to the 1940s, arranged on five acres resembling an idyllic farm community. The buildings were shifted from their original locations in Calhoun County to preserve some of our history.
Willard & Linda Smith founded Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in July 1989 to bring life to the history of Florida from the 1820s through World War II. We also host a variety of events and festivals throughout the year, as well as historical and educational classes on traditional skills and crafts.
The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement has unique and fun opportunities that may qualify for the Bright Future Scholarship Service Hours Requirement.
The Students can volunteer during Weekend Events, school field trip groups, concession stand help, garden maintenance, and maintenance of the grounds. Call the office @850-674-2777 for availability.
As always, check with your school counselor with questions.
Please contact the office at 850-674-2777 if interested.
The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement is in search of Wood Workers that would be interested in helping to set up the new wood working shop.
In addition, wood workers who are interested in volunteering in teaching, setting up wood working groups/clubs, carvers, bowl makers, etc.
Please contact the office at 850-674-2777 if interested.
The Settlement's Pole Barn is almost finished and we are looking for a name to call the barn.
Everyone interested including School-aged children are encouraged to submit a suggested name for the building. Some of the shops that will be included in the new building may consist of the below Pioneer type shops:
Dentist Office, Woodworking
Printing Press, Library, Jewelry, Printing, and/or Dress Shops.
Blacksmith Classes
If you enjoy hands-on experience, this is the place to be. Join us in the art of shaping heated iron and steel (forging) with hand tools. This will be an all-day event, so pack your lunch. You must be 18 years old or accompanied by an adult. Required items you must bring or wear: Safety Glasses, Leather Gloves, and Long Pants. Cost is $75.00 per person. There is limited space available. Current available classes:
· January 22, 2022 (9:00am to 3:00pm CST)
· February 19, 2022 (9:00am to 3:00pm CST)
Tickets can be purchased at the below website, by phone (850-674-2777), or in person at the office. https://panhandlepioneer.org/store/ols/categories/tickets-for-events
Please review the Calendar of Events under the Events page for events throughout the year.
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Click the More Event located below the list of events for additional events information.
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STORE
Our on-line store and in-person store both have unique gifts. We offer Gift Certificates which can be purchased for the hard to find gifts.
Our handcrafted knives are uniquely shaped like a duck’s head with a cutting edge on either side of the duck’s bill for easy cutting in both directions.
The blade is made of 440-C Stainless, the handles are made of Micarta with mosaic pins and come in three different lengths.
These knives can be purchased at the Settlement or at our on-line store.
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