Trinity Episcopal Church
79 Sixth Street
The history of Apalachicola and Trinity Church are closely interwoven. First incorporated in 1829 as the town of West Point, the young seaport became known as Apalachicola in 1831, and was designated as the seat of Franklin County in 1832. In 1838, the white pine church building, cut to measure and assembled in sections in White Plains, New York, traveled by schooner to Apalachicola. According to lore, Trinity Episcopal is the sixth oldest church in Florida and the second oldest still holding services. The church building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The ornately hand-stenciled ceiling is original. The Henry Erben tracker organ, installed in the 1840s is still in use today. The Reverend Martha Harris serves as the Rector. The church will be open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on tour day.

First United Methodist Church
75 Fifth Street
Before 1846, this congregation shared Trinity Episcopal Church or met in member’s homes. In 1900, the original 1846 building was destroyed by a fire that started in the neighboring manse and subsequently led to the destruction of more than 70 other structures in Apalachicola. The distinctive building in use today was constructed in 1901. The current pastor is The Reverend Themo Patriotis. The church will be open from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on tour day.

First Baptist Church
46 Ninth Street
On December 18, 1848, ten members gathered with “Brothers” from Gadsden and Jackson Counties and organized a church in Apalachicola. In 1861, the First Baptist Church was constructed on the corner of 6th St. and Avenue G. The church was reorganized and rebuilt in 1885 after the building had suffered damage. It was renamed Calvary Baptist Church. The current structure was constructed on its present site in 1901 in order to handle a growth in membership. In 1934, church members returned the name to its former, “First Baptist Church”. The First Baptist Christian School (now K3-12) was established in1984. The Reverend Bill Plazarin serves as Pastor. The church will be open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on tour day.

St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church
27 Sixth Street
This church was organized by Father Timothy Birmingham in 1845. The original church, which served a number of Irish, Italian and local families, was an ornate wooden structure with elaborate interior stenciling. The present Romanesque building dates from 1929. Members appreciate that the architecture relates to the Mediterranean heritage of many of the original parishioners and to the Spanish roots of Christianity in Florida. The architecture also harkens back to that of the Roman basilicas and Halls of Justice used by early Christians. Father Roger Latosynski serves as Priest.

St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
81 Ave. I

In 1866 a lot was purchased to establish a church for blacks in Apalachicola. A small wooden building was erected shortly thereafter. It was replaced with a more substantial and ornate structure which was finally completed in 1921 The current sanctuary was made possible through a loan from the Cypress Lumber Company for $1000 in 1913. The church was under construction for 8 years and the congregation was able to repay the loan during this time. Garry Reed serves as Pastor. The church will be open from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. on tour day.