Visitors learned the history of the mill, which provided lumber and ironstone for the barracks that troops slept in during the Civil War.

MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows.  NONPROFIT OFFERS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: Invictus Knowledge Institute opens its doors to students for the first time on Sept. 25. New to the Pensacola community, Invictus is a nonprofit organization providing students alternative educational paths to a professional career in information technology. Invictus… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County

MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County.   UPCOMING PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: through Dec. 8 as follows.  11-11:30 a.m. on Mondays at the Jay Library 11-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Navarre Library 11:15-11:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Milton Library 11:15-11:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Gulf Breeze Library 11-11:30 a.m. on… Continue reading Santa Rosa County library events

MILTON — These cleanup opportunities are available year-round. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags supplied. Dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed.   OCEAN HOUR VOLUNTEERS CLEAN NAVAL LIVE OAKS NATIONAL PARK: first Saturday of every month. Sign in at 8:45 a.m.; clean from 9-10 a.m. at Naval Live Oaks… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Cleanup

The Mason-Allen House was a historic landmark on Elmira Street since its inception in 1871. The home remained in Mason’s family until the county purchased it in 1994.