A visit to Ormond Beach just would not be right without a visit to the Casements. Our group of four…read morewere in the area and we convinced them it is a must see. My wife and I had been there about ten years earlier and really enjoyed it. So on a beautiful early November day we made a visit. Still very impressive with the times opulence, it was a refreshing view of history in the areas. Rooms, offices, kitchen, library, etc. One remodeled large room had pictures from the early days of racing on the beach. Paintings, sculptures, desks, an elegant coffee server. It was all very fascinating to see. Also pictures of a disastrous fire that occurred there, and has been fully restored. The tour takes about 30-35 minutes, depending on how many questions you might have. The docent was very well versed on all the aspects of the home and the history. Hard to imagine being the richest man in America and being able to live in this fine house in the Winter. After the tour, I made a donation to the Historical Society thar do the excellent tours. And my wife made a separate donation by purchasing a necklace from the gift shop.

If you are in Ormond Beach, this is a fantastic way to kill time and learn some mazing history...if…read moreyou can catch a tour. We walked in and amazingly caught a tour just starting. It was totally free, too, and the tour guides are fun and knowledgeable. There is a lot of signage, so you can still enjoy it without a tour, but the tour will be so much more enjoyable.

The lines to get into this place are a complete joke. Over an hour wait for such a small venue is…read morepathetic. Open up some more entrances or something. Will not be back for any type of show.

This is a nice event space in Ocala. It is located right by the OTOW community…read more We were there to see a concert (Herman's Hermits' frontman, Peter Noone). The place is very clean. The seating was comfortable. As this is used as a space for all sorts of events such as conferences and weddings, seating is not stadium seating, but the chairs were really nice, and they have ushers to help with rows. The restroom facilities are clean and ample. This might be the first concert I've been to with enough restrooms that there were no lines! Lots of self parking outside, but you might have to walk a bit.

I just want to know the date!!!! I would like to plan a event for a Knapp in. I call ,but I don't…read moreever get a call back. . I'm willing to do what ever it takes to get something rolling !!! Come on.

Chambers Farm hosts at least two Native American Pow Wows each year. One is the weekend after…read moreThanksgiving, the other is near Easter. These family friendly events are open to the public, and this is a beautiful spot to spend a day learning about the original Americans. And having a good time in the country. Camping is available too if you want to spend the weekend. There are lots of items for sale, from jewelry to animal skins and teeth, to food and crafts. Admission is only $5.00 per car. Check out the website for more info, and if you go, and you should, Please go in peace. Wado. Video from 2012 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13E1M2lOzf8

there is so much amazing history in this neighborhood - the museum is even in the old school. Just…read morewhen I though that the oldest settlement in Florida was all I could learn about on my trip, we discover some incredible civil rights history as well. Even the neighborhood around the cultural center is worth a meander. The freedom trail of historic sites and the cute shops are so fun. We definitely learned a lot - and we're Floridians. Everyone going to St. Augustine should make time for this place.

If you are visiting St Augustine - check this museum out. Everyone knows that St Augustine is known…read morefor the Fountain of Youth and Juan Ponce De Leon, however this place has a very broad timeline of African American history. As a history enthusiast, I decided to spend my birthday enriching myself with local history that has not been talked about. The trolley tour does have this museum on their list of stops so it's easy for the average tourist or local. I did drive and they have a small parking lot in the front that's easily accessible. The museum was a former school for African Americans from the 1900's until the segregation which was only 60 plus years ago. The museum ranges from the Transatlantic slave trade to the Civil Rights era. The exhibits are very telling and informative with pictures and donated pieces from different time periods. The staff member I connected with, Jean, was amazing to speak with. I'm so proud this gem is getting recognition and acknowledgement from the city. It was also great to see locals from the Lincolnville area stop in to look for past classmates or relatives from the archived photos. Also, I was surprised to see my family history connected to this museum as my childhood pastor Rev. Thomas A Wright staged one of the first sit ins in St Augustine. He formed "the Gainesville 3" who integrated the Gainesville High, which one of the three students was my Auntie Angel. This is why I love history - to see that meant so much to me because these stories are untold and we NEED this center and platform to continue to spread awareness about our rich heritage.