Constitution Convention Museum State Park 200 Allen Memorial Way, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

Located at 200 Allen Memorial Way in Port St. Joe, Florida, the Constitution Convention Museum State Park is a unique institution that offers visitors a glimpse into the drafting of Florida's first constitution. Open from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Eastern time Thursday through Monday, this museum and park is a must-visit tourist attraction in the area.

For just $2 per person (children under 5 admitted free), guests can explore the history of the town of St. Joseph, a boomtown in 1835 that competed with Apalachicola as a Gulf Coast trading port. The museum commemorates the work of the 56 territorial delegates who drafted Florida's first constitution in 1838, which became the Organic Law of Florida upon the territory's admission to the Union in 1845.

Visitors can take a self-guided tour through displays and exhibits of the era, with artifacts from the original settlement in St. Joseph on display. A replicated convention hall allows guests to witness the debate and process of drafting a state constitution, with life-size, audio-animated mannequins representing key delegates. Come and experience the rich history of Florida's constitution at Constitution Convention Museum State Park.