Apalachicola Arsenal Museum

The Apalachicola Arsenal Museum in Chattahoochee, Florida brings the storied military history of the Apalachicola Arsenal to life through artifacts, exhibits, and interpretive displays that illuminate the role of this remarkable Gadsden County site in American territorial and Civil War history.

Built between 1834 and 1839 on the commanding bluffs overlooking the confluence of the Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers, the original Apalachicola Arsenal served as a federal supply depot during the turbulent early decades of Florida’s territorial period. The museum’s collections help visitors understand the strategic importance of this site and the dramatic events of January 6, 1861 — when Florida state troops seized the arsenal in the first military encounter of the Civil War in Florida.

Located on the campus of Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, the Apalachicola Arsenal Museum is an important companion destination for visitors exploring the full range of Gadsden County’s extraordinary historical sites, from the ancient Chattahoochee Landing Mounds to the Victorian landmarks of downtown Quincy.