Discover some of the most amazing ruins in Florida at Bulow State Ruins located on the border of Volusia and Flagler County. This historic site features massive sugar mill ruins and other historic features. Join Senior Curator of Education and History at the Bulow State Ruins for a tour of this important historical site and learn about the history from John James Audubon’s visit to the destruction by the Seminoles. A short hike will take us to the ruins. Bring...
Visitors can walk the grounds and interact with historical characters, including legendary steamboat captain Jacob Brock. The 37th Alabama Regiment Company H, a Civil War re-enactment group, will set up a camp and medical tent. They will offer presentations on Civil War weapons, life and artifacts. Jim Sawgrass, a member of the Muscogee Creek Indian Tribe, will describe Native American culture and heritage in the Southeast. His son, Cody Boettner, will perform a Native American hoop dance. There is no...
The River of Lakes Heritage Corridor contains a plethora of cultural and historical sites with an abundance of interesting wildlife and unique habitats. Join local author Marcia Meara as she highlights some of Florida's beautiful animals and birds in their natural settings during this free presentation. Registration is requested call; 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org. All events will take place at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd.
Wear your poineer outfit if you wish, bring a jounal and something to write or color with, and bring a small rug to sit on. We will spend a short time getting to know eachother and then dive into our book of the month, (to be determined). We most likely will not get through the entire novel but perhaps journalers can continue their reading at home. This could make for some great book discussions in February! (Book is available on...
Docent will be on hand to walk with you through the village and share the secrets of our rich Osceola History!
Promoting and preserving the heritage textile form handmade to sewing machine pieces; from early functional quilting, fiber art types to new styles in fashion and design.
Come join us this year as Pine Castle Pioneer Days celebrates the dairy industry which was a very integral part of Pine Castle's early years. We really hope you will be "mooved" by the happenings at our event.
The Minorcan Experience will celebrate St. Augustine's Minorcan heritage with a month of activities in historic downtown from February 28 through March 26, 2022. The month-long activities will start with a proclamation by the City of St. Augustine declaring March Minorcan Heritage Month. The proclamation will be read in the Alcazar Room at City Hall at 5 p.m. on February 28, 2022. Other activities will include a Minorcan Art Exhibit at the Oldest House Complex, 271 Charlotte St., a Minorcan...
The Museum, in conjunction with Daytona Beach Zone 3 City Commissioner Quanita May and 623 Management ad agency, will kick off the year with a celebration of a rarely-seen civil rights documentary in the Root Family Auditorium. Titled "KING: A Filmed Record... From Montgomery to Memphis," the Academy Award-nominated documentary film, is constructed from a wealth of archival footage. it follows King from 1955 to 1963 in his rise from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the civil rights movement. Free...
Join Master Gardener Howard Jeffries as he discusses incorporating wildflowers, native plants, Florida-friendly plants and colorful blossoms in your landscape during this free presentation. All events will take place at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd, except the historic bike tour along the Spring-to-Spring Trail. Registration is requested for all programs; call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org to sign up.
Join Master Naturalist Roger Fulton as he provides insight into Sherman's fox squirrel, the Florida scrub jay, a coastal strand with unique plant life, and a host of other great places to enjoy nature in Central Florida during this free presentation. All events will take place at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd, except the historic bike tour along the Spring-to-Spring Trail. Registration is requested for all programs; call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org to sign up.
Join us for the first-ever TWO DAY Florida Rogue Food event on March 4th and 5th, in Mayo Florida. The event starts with an intensive rebuilding local food distribution class Friday morning. Then, a limited number of seats are available to join our beloved VIP Friday evening event, with a fabulous dinner and multiple hours of social time with the speakers. Then wake up bright, early, and energetic for Saturday’s presentations and panel discussions, featuring real food farmers, thinkers, and...