DeFuniak Landmarks

The Summit is kicking off! Meet us at the Picket Gazebo this evening for a free Ukulele concert. The paid events begin tomorrow and tickets are still available!

Click to get yours, or purchase at registration at Chautauqua Hall starting at 9:30am: https://ecom.roller.app/uwfhistorictrust/summitonthecircle/en-us/home

Have you heard about Summit on the Circle 2026 ? It's about to begin! This flyer shows locations of the events. Please save, send and share! We can't wait to see you! FYI, the HWY 331 events calendar has the schedule listed too. Ticket link is in comments. $55 all weekend or individual session tickets are also available.

Now available for the entire Summit weekend? No problem! Now you can purchase tickets for a single event for just $20. Choose from "My Grandmother Was So Fly!" Multigenerational Storyshop, Saturday night's reception and concert by The Midnight Cricket Club, and more.

See the full agenda and buy tickets at historicpensacola.org/summit

At its heart, Summit on the Circle is built around three powerful pillars:
Culture. Art. Community.

Every performance, conversation, and gathering throughout the weekend connects these ideas to America’s past and our shared future.

Be part of the experience this April.

🎟️ historicpensacola.org/summit

Summit on the Circle is made possible through the support of community partners who believe in the power of culture, art, and shared stories.

We are grateful for the support of our Heritage Sponsors, Michael Baggett with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and North Walton Doctor’s Hospital, whose commitment helps bring this meaningful gathering to life.

Learn more about Summit on the Circle: historicpensacola.org/summit
(Interested in sponsoring the Summit? Email us! [email protected])

Tickets for Summit on the Circle are still available!

Join us April 23–26 in historic DeFuniak Springs for a weekend of powerful storytelling, creative expression, and community connection.

This year’s theme — Stories That Shape Us: Culture, Art, and Community Across America’s 250 Years — explores how culture, art, and shared experience continue to define who we are.

Tickets are $55 and give you access to the entire Thursday-Sunday lineup.*
🎟️ Reserve your seat today: historicpensacola.org/summit

*Partner events on Thursday are not included. See website for more details.

Presenter Spotlight: Gena Williams

A professional storyteller for more than 40 years and a former Moth producer, Gena Williams believes storytelling is the heartbeat of community.

Her work blends humor, faith, and lived experience in a powerful Southern tradition. Experience her voice and vision at Summit on the Circle this April.

🎟️ Tickets available now: historicpensacola.org/summit

We’re curious…
When you attend events like Summit on the Circle, what excites you most?

✨ Powerful stories
🎭 Live performances
🎨 Creative workshops
🤝 Meeting new people

Tell us in the comments. We’d love to hear what draws you in.

Presenter Spotlight: Anita Singleton Prather

Founder of the Gullah Kinfolk Traveling Theater and a nationally recognized cultural preservationist, Anita Singleton Prather is a powerful voice for heritage and living history.

Through performance and storytelling, her work celebrates Gullah culture and the enduring connections between past and present. Join us in welcoming Anita to Summit on the Circle this April.

🎟️ Secure your seat: historicpensacola.org/summit

Presenter Spotlight: Shelby Hofer

An award-winning performer, writer, and co-director of Atlanta’s PushPush Arts, Shelby Hofer brings bold creativity, sharp humor, and fearless storytelling to every stage she enters.

Her work reminds us that laughter and honesty often travel together. Experience Shelby’s unforgettable energy at Summit on the Circle this April.

🎟️ Tickets available at historicpensacola.org/summit

Thank you to the sponsors who help bring Summit on the Circle to life.

Because of their support, this gathering continues to create space for meaningful storytelling, creative expression and community connection in DeFuniak Springs.

We are grateful for partners who believe in the power of culture, art, and shared history.

Learn more about Summit on the Circle: historicpensacola.org/summit