The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement was founded in July 1989 to bring to life the history of Calhoun County and the Florida Panhandle between 1820 and the 1940s.  Back then, Blountstown was a bustling community that relied heavily on commerce carried along the Apalachicola River, also known as the "Big River."  Today, the Settlement has 18 buildings of historical significance, as well as numerous exhibits and collections.  New displays and historical treasures are added every year!