Nature Centers Palatka Historic Tour Water Works Environmental Center Features spectacular homes and buildings from the 1800s to The restored historical Old Palatka Water Works, adjacent to the early 1900s. An architectural delight featuring designs Ravine Gardens State Park, provides an educational experience from Frame Vernacular to Victorian Gothic Revival. For more for environmental and water issues in Northeast Florida. For information and a copy of the brochure, call or visit the Putnam more information, visit www.palatkawaterworks.com. County Chamber of Commerce at (386) 328-1503 or www. putnamcountychamber.com. St. Johns River Center Showcases the unique and varied ecosystems of the St. Johns Larimer Arts Center River as well its unique history, culture and commerce. Visitors Once the local library, founded by James Mellon, this center can participate in group tours or self-guided visits. Staff-led houses a gallery of local artists’ works and the Arts Council programs, offered by appointment, include topics on: natural of Greater Palatka. Located at 260 Reid St., Palatka. For more Cultural Attractions 329-0141. (386) call or history of the area, William Bartram’s travels in Palatka and information, visit www.artsinputnam.org or call (386) 328- Palatka - A City of Murals www.palatkagolfclub.com visit information, For Putnam County, 19th century steamboat trade, commerce and 8998. This series of more than 30 murals are located throughout industry of the river; types of wetlands and their importance, downtown Palatka and accurately depict the historic, cultural Club. and plants and animals of the river. Field trip programs are and natural riches of Putnam County. For more information available for public and private schools, youth groups, Boy Historic Tilghman House Golf Palatka to way your nd fi fun, on big is that Scouts, Girl Scouts and home school groups. Reservations are Home of the Palatka Art League, this historic home on the bank and a copy of the Mural Driving and Walking Tour brochure, required. Please visit Facebook.com/stjohnsrivercenter or of the St. Johns River in Palatka houses a gallery of local artists’ call or visit the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce at course a for looking you’re If day. the up taking www.Palatka-fl .gov for hours of operation. works. Located at 324 River St., Palatka. For more information, (386) 328-1503 • www.conleemurals.org. visit www.palatkaartleague.com without game the of thrills best the golfers offering Museums & Attractions Florida School of the Arts Gallery & Theatre enjoyably, and quickly played be can course The Bronson-Mulholland House The Gallery and Theatre offer scheduled exhibits of works by Park. State Gardens Ravine of woods tranquil the the students and faculty of Florida’s fi rst supported Professional This gorgeous historic Greek Revival plantation home offers Arts College. Located on the campus of St. Johns River State wrap and ridges sandy over tumble gently that guided tours that include a description of the house and people - College, 5001 St. Johns Ave., Palatka. For more information, December & November who lived there through the Civil War era and into the 20th visit www.fl oarts.org or call (386) 312-4300. holes with experience authentic an offers and 70, Century. Located in Downtown Palatka at 100 Madison St. For Events & Parades Christmas more information, visit www.putnam-fl -historical-society.org or par a is course vintage 18-hole This country. the Artoberfest - call (386) 329-0140. Historic Union Depot & October public-owned, Donald Ross designed courses in in courses designed Ross Donald public-owned, Palatka Railfest Palatka - David Browning Railroad Museum October Azalea City Cruisers Car Show Car Cruisers City Azalea - October Putnam Historic Museum Union Station is located in Downtown Palatka. The station is few the of one is Course Golf Palatka The Formerly used as military barracks during the Seminole Indian Occupation of Palatka 1864 Palatka of Occupation also the home of the David Browning Railroad Museum, which - September Wars, this building houses the region’s historic memorabilia has displays of the history of the railroad in Northeast Florida. Course Golf Municipal Palatka Shrimp Blast Shrimp - that depicts historic events from the early Spanish settlements Memorabilia, documents, and an operating model train are September through the 20th Century. Located next to the Bronson- Independence Day Celebrations Day Independence on display. Located at 11th St. and Reid St., Palatka. For more - July Mulholland House at 100 Madison St. For more information, visit information, visit www.railsofpalatka.org or call (386) 328- Golf Blue Crab Festival Crab Blue - www.putnam-fl -historical-society.org or call (386) 329-0140. 0305. 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The present Interlachen Hall There are 15 documented was constructed in 1892 and churches in Putnam County housed an offi ce, jail and a that are over 100 years old. Location, Location, Location Enjoy Your Visit and social room upstairs. It was For more information and a Putnam County is located in Northeast Florida just copy of the brochure, call later used as a library. The 30 miles inland from Historic St. Augustine and the renovation of Interlachen or visit the Putnam County Please Come Again... Hall was completed in 2003. Chamber of Commerce, Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from Central (386) 328-1503 or www. Putnam The fi rst fl oor currently Florida’s major theme parks. for a day, a week, or a lifetime! Putnam houses the Interlachen putnamcountychamber.com Museum, which is operated by the Interlachen Historical Whether you’re looking for something different in Society. an off-the-beaten path destination, educational For more information, call experiences, special