Book and Visit by DeFuniak Descendent Sunday, March 15, 2009 Author and historian Tom Moody (left) presented his new book, Fred de Funiak, Engineer, to the Walton County Heritage Museum at a special ceremony on Sunday, March 15, 2009. Tom Moody has authored six other books and is a volunteer and historian at the West Florida Railroad Museum in Milton. Fox de Funiak III (right), great grandson of Frederick de Funiak, represented the family of his famous ancestor who is portrayed in the portrait.                                                                                                                          Members of the Walton County Heritage Association greet Fox de Funiak III. Ken Little, President of the Walton County Heritage Association; Tom Moody; Fox de Funiak III; Marie Hinson, Trustee of the Walton County Heritage Museum; Brenda Rees, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Walton County Heritage Museum Fox de Funiak III, Tom Moody, DeFuniak Springs City Councilman Henry Ennis, Mayor Pro-Tem James Huffman, DeFuniak Springs Mayor Harold Carpenter, and (far right) Walton County Heritage Museum Trustee Dennis Ray.   For those interested in becoming members of the Walton County Heritage Association, link here.

The Walton County Heritage Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. [or by appointment] Admission is free. See our Calendar for activities at the Museum. Address: 1140 Circle Dr, DeFuniak Springs, Fl 32435 Directions Phone: 850-951-2127    Email: heritagemuseum@centurylink.net