Tag: history

Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Travel

Stepping Back in Time at the Orange County Regional History Center

After countless adventures into Florida’s natural wonders, we decided it was time to immerse ourselves in the region’s history. Enter the Orange County Regional History Center, a hidden gem in downtown Orlando that brings centuries of Florida’s past to life. Housed in the original Orange County Courthouse, the museum offers a seamless blend of captivating exhibits, interactive activities, and stunning architecture that left our family Read More » Continue reading Stepping Back in Time at the Orange County Regional History Center

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New Smyrna Beach, News, Volusia

Little Drug Company Legacy: A Community Icon

On December 20, 2021, the iconic Little Drug Company at 412 Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach shared with the community, “We regret to inform our community and family that we have served for just a few months short of 100 years, that we will be permanently closing our doors on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.” The announcement was made through their official Facebook page. The Read More » Continue reading Little Drug Company Legacy: A Community Icon

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Daytona Beach, Inside Look, Volusia

INSIDE LOOK: HALIFAX RIVER YACHT CLUB

Where owning a boat is optional. *Event and club photos taken by Jonny Nomad Media.  The Halifax River Yacht Club, incorporated as a private club on May 19, 1896, is believed to be the oldest yacht club on the  eastern seacoast that is still located at its original site. In the Daytona Beach area, it is known to be the one private organization that has been Read More » Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: HALIFAX RIVER YACHT CLUB

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Original Pekor Jewelry Store
Daytona Beach, Inside Look, Volusia

Inside Look: Tom Cook Jeweler of Daytona Beach

All photos provided by and property of Tom Cook Jeweler At the age of 16, Vaclav Jule Pekor left his birthplace of Praque, Bohemia, Kingdom of Austria. He immigrated to the United States and settled in Columbus, GA where his brother was the owner of the Pekor Iron Works. He was an apprentice at two jewelry stores, sweeping floors and working his way up before Read More » Continue reading Inside Look: Tom Cook Jeweler of Daytona Beach

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Travel

Hunting for a Haunting: A DIY Ghost Tour of Amelia Island

Photos by Kelsey & Scott Walters  With Florida’s discovery dating back to 1513 and thousands of years of Native American occupation before that, there’s no shortage of history to be found on our state’s lands. Where there’s history, there’s bound to be ghost stories. We’ve all heard tales of the supposed apparitions haunting the streets of historic places like St. Augustine and Ybor City, but Read More » Continue reading Hunting for a Haunting: A DIY Ghost Tour of Amelia Island

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Blog, Travel

One for the History Books

Dudley Farm Historic State Park, Newberry Photos/Text by Kelsey Walters  Family Activities Near Gainesville Many people think of the Sunshine State as a land of sunburnt tourists, teeming with gators and home to the world’s most famous mouse.  Before Walt Disney settled into Central Florida and made it one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Florida had a lengthy history of war, exploration and Read More » Continue reading One for the History Books

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