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Bay County Historical Society hosts annual Pioneer Day
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – As Panama City has grown and developed over the years, historical society members continue to remember its roots.
Bay County Historical Society members continued a 75-year tradition, Saturday, with their Annual Pioneer Picnic at the Oakland Terrace Clubhouse.
Members listened to music by Judy & the Guys, shared family stories and enjoyed a picnic meal.
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Members said they discuss the past, present and future of Bay County, and they hear from some of Bay County's pioneers.
'The historical society saw a need for preserving history. So they started having these picnics for the old timers like me to share stories with. And I'm by far not one of the pioneers of our area, but to hear some of these stories of our real pioneers that came when there was nothing here and built what we have today from the resources that they had at that time,' said Bay County Historical Society Member Tem Fontaine.
The Bay County Historical Society works to bring history back to life by preserving items in its museum.
They worked to preserve the Panama City paper mill whistle and the original clock that is the centerpiece of downtown Panama City. But to continue their mission, they need donations.
To become a historical society member or make a donation, you can stop by the Bay County Museum, located on Harrison Avenue.
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