Mark Your Calendars for these Events Celebrating Escambia County's 200th Anniversary

Saturday, July 17
Escambia County’s Bicentennial Celebration
At sunrise on July 17, the Santa Rosa Creek Tribe will offer a blessing of this important day in Florida’s history downtown in Museum Plaza. It is a gracious and poignant reminder that today, we gather in respect for all people and to honor those who came before us. All are welcome to attend; however, filming, recording and photography is not allowed. Later that morning, a formal program will take place in Museum Plaza (Historic Pensacola Village), exactly 200 years after the exchange of Spanish and American flags. Navy musicians will play The Star Spangled Banner; for many in Pensacola that day it was the first hearing of our national anthem. Hispanic musicians will drift through the Village and, just as they did 200 years ago, performers of African descent will dance in the plazas. Spanish and English military reenactors will mingle with the audience and Historic Pensacola Village will be open to the public at no charge. A number of additional programs and performances will take place throughout the Village. Programing is structured to reflect our community’s rich and diverse heritage and the collective influences that make our community what it is today. More detailed information will be provided as the date approaches.

Interested in Submitting an Event?
If you would like to submit an event, check out to the Visit Pensacola’s website at https://www.visitpensacola.com/200th/. Click the “submit an event” tab and fill in the information. Please make sure to have an email address and phone number for contacting purposes. With COVID-19, we ask for event organizers to submit plans that include backup plans or precautionary measures. 

JOIN THE FACES OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY – 1821 AND 2021: Volunteers wanted!
Researchers with the West Florida Genealogical Society have identified more than 2,000 individuals who were here when Florida passed from Spain to the United States. These were more than just names; every person had a rich life and history. By honoring a member of the 1821 community, you are participating in this celebration of our rich and diverse Florida heritage.

Fill out the form at pco.la/1821 and upload your photo to represent a member of the 1821 Pensacola community (use an uncluttered background, clearly showing face and shoulders, no hats please and names are optional).

Then your photo will be used in a web-based interactive mosaic of faces from our modern community honoring the 1821 community. Please see the example below.