Welcome to Orman House State Park

Built in 1838 by Thomas Orman, this antebellum home overlooks the Apalachicola River, and was used for both business and social gatherings. Orman was a cotton merchant and businessman in Apalachicola from 1840 to the 1870s. He helped the tiny town become one of the Gulf Coast's most important cotton exporting ports during the mid-19th century. The house features details of both federal and Greek revival styles with wooden mantelpieces, molded plaster cornices, and wide heart-pine floorboards. The house is open 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and closed 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Thursday through Monday, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. For a small fee, guided tours are offered hourly, except at 12:00 p.m.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Orman House State Park, please call 850-653-1209.

Hours of Operation

The house is open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Driving Directions

The Historical Orman House is located in Apalachicola, off U.S. 98 in the downtown historical section. From Panama City, take U.S. 98 East to Apalachicola. At the stop light in Apalachicola, turn left and follow signs to the Orman House.

Park Fees

Admission Fee:

$2.00 per person, museum admission fee. Children 5 and younger are free.

An hour long history presentation of the house since 1838 is part of the tour of the Orman House.

Activities at Orman House State Park

	Guided Tours The house is open daily for hourly guided tours from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday. A fee of $2 per person is charged. Children under 6 are admitted free. The gardens and grounds of the Orman House may be rented for special events. Please call the park for further information.
	Interpretive Exhibit Interpretive exhibits are available

Special Events for Orman House State Park

• CHRISTMAS AT THE ORMAN HOUSE
  Date: Friday, Nov 27th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Orman House Historic State Park will be open to the public the evening of Friday, November 27, 2009 celebrating the holiday season. The house will be decorated to represent Christmas during the time the Orman family occupied the residence, 1838 to 1952.
  Fees: Entrance fees will be waived to participants. A $5.00 donation to the Friends of Franklin County State Parks is requested.
  Contact: (850) 653-1209
  
  Participation Requirements
  
  

Orman House State Park Volunteer Information

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Orman House State Park

177 5th Street
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
Phone: 850-653-1209
Fax: none