Santa Rosa County's rich history provides an excellent environment for the enjoyment of arts and culture. Residents enjoy almost limitless opportunities to explore the food, music and visual arts of many cultures through a variety of festivals and performances throughout the year. The Imogene Theater in downtown Milton, was restored to its 1912 glamour by the Santa Rosa Historical Society. The theater offers live on-stage entertainment, dinner theaters and dances. The theater is located in the Milton Opera House overlooking Riverwalk Park. Florida's first ever industrial complex, the Arcadia Mill, features a museum and a walking tour describing its history. The L&N Depot, built in 1909, now includes a wonderful Museum of Railroading History with authentic rail cars and a Bridge Tendor's house. Visitors and residents alike enjoy visits through the historic village of Bagdad, home of beautifully renovated pre-Civil War-era homes, including the Thompson House, which still displays the writings of soldiers who camped there in October 1864. The Annual Blackwater Heritage Tour held in December provides an informative visit in many of these homes. 
Santa Rosa County is host to many festivals throughout the year including a Youth Arts Festival; The Scottish Festival; Indian Days; The Riverwalk Fine Arts Festival; Antique and Craft Shows; July 4th Riverfest; Pace Patriot Days and many others celebrating the large variety of resources and interests here in our area.
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