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    Dummitt Sugar and Rum Factory Ruins

    4.4 (10 reviews)

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    Melissa B.

    DUMMITT PLANTATION SUGAR MILL RUINS located in Ormond Beach near Tomaka State Park entrance. Tony and I found this while coming back from Bulow Ruins. No charge to view the ruins. Found some strange mushrooms growing on the property. I am going to have to research it for history information. Lisa Diane Boyce-Vanoy

    Dave O.

    Traveling along the Tomoka Trail from Ormond Beach towards High Bridge there's a bit of history that seems to be all but forgotten. The poorly maintained cyclone fence protects what remains of the first steam powered sugar mill that was built in 1825 and destroyed by Indians during the Seminole War in 1836. These ruins are the remains of a sugar and rum processing factory which was part of the Dummett Plantation. In 1836 the Dummett family abandoned the sugar mill after the Seminole Indian raids and the mill never operated again. The Seminoles burned down the Sugar mill and not much of it remains today except for a few wells, two chimneys, a few walls made out of coquina, and the foundations. During grinding season, sugar cane juices were heated and processed into molasses then stored in three cisterns, and finally passed on to the plantation's rum distillery. The Indians would trade fresh-caught game for the sugar works' products. Thomas Dummett had a good relationship with the Seminole Indians some of them would help with the sugar cane during the grinding season when it was busy. At the time the Seminoles were to be moved from Florida to Oklahoma something which would cause revolt amongst the Seminole tribes during the Seminole War many plantations were raided including the Dummett Sugar Mill. These acts of anger by the Seminoles were the products of frustration that were unleashed on the plantations since most of the land at one time belonged to them. Colonel Thomas Dummett passed away in 1839 in St. Augustine at the age of 64. He was buried in the Huguenot Cemetery there. Many believe the ruins and surrounding woods are haunted, the coquina structures are still, the spirits not so much...

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    Ryan K.

    Technaically this location is still part of Bulow Creek State Park. It is located 2 miles North of Tomoka Sate Park entrance on Old Dixie Highway (North Beach Street) on the right. They is no fee, park or facilities. There isn't much information at this location and any information can be found online. It's believed to be the First Steam-powered Sugar Mill in Florida Dating back to 1820. There is a fence all the way around the ruins and some recounstruction and preservation efforts look to be underway.

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    It is located 2 miles North of Tomoka Sate Park entrance on Old Dixie Highway (North Beach Street) on the right.

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    Holey Land WMA - Just hoping this old sign I uncovered in the mud was a joke.

    Holey Land WMA

    4.3(3 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    Five Stars for its remoteness and peacefulness, at least during off season week days and for the…read morefact that we are now preserving nature instead of bombing the hell out of it. The Holely Lands got its name because it was once a bombing range. Some deny that fact, saying the pock marks are natural depressions, but after speaking with some "old timers," the natural depression theory is just so much baloney. For years we bombed the birds, the alligators, the deer, the turkey and the wildlife of the entire area until we finally perfected the means we now have of bombing people and cities; another big step in the advancement of human civilization. The Holey Lands comprises the most northern extend of the Everglades sawgrass marsh and an area in which hunting is permitted, however, beware that there are a lot of frequently changing rules and regulations that go with it. Some of it may be boring but some of it not. With around 35,000 acres I'm sure one can find something of interest, but you'll have to be adventurous about it as well as OK on your own.

    Gave in to an adventure this past Saturday. A group of friends decided to go to Holey Land WMA for…read morea little fishing, picnicking and relaxing. We began this trip down Okeechobee we headed north for approximately 35 mile until we saw the sign on the left, we turned and our first stop was the "MARINA". There were a couple of boaters setting their boast in the water, and a couple who was fishing. They actually caught a couple of Bass fish that where of good size. After my hubby share some of his plastic worms with them we took to the road again. I will say it's really peaceful out there, you don't come across a lot of people; mainly you see a family here or there fishing. We drove past the water plant and set our picnic in a small clearing with the canal just a few feet away. In all it was a really peaceful Saturday and I enjoyed very much. The only thing is this is not the place if you don't like the outdoors. There is a one out house one by the Marina. However the scenery is spectacular in the late afternoon when the sun is about to set, that in itself makes this trip worthwhile. The Wild life, they are a plenty, we saw Alligators, Raccoons, Dear and what I think was Coyote as well as tons of water birds. Any way I enjoyed the peacefulness of this place even if we did not catch any fish.

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    Part of the long dusty road going through the Holey Lands

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    Marker site in memory of two officers who were injured and died while working the Holey Lands

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    Annual Native American Festival At The Casements

    Annual Native American Festival At The Casements

    4.0(2 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    This event takes place every year in March and I've been going to it just about every year as well…read more My plans were derailed this year as I usually go all weekend but I only made it for Sunday. It's held at The Casements, a historic landmark as John D. Rockefeller's winter home. Parking is a challenge but it's doable. I caught up with my friends and danced a bit with them until the break in between programs. There were flute players, hoop dancing, a Deep Woods demonstration (an educational program on how Southeastern natives lived, and even an Alligator wrestling show. I got hungry and walked over to the food vendors. A friend of mine convinced me to get some frybread. For those who don't know what that is, it's flat dough fried in oil and topped with anything from fruit, chili, or something simple like I got, powered sugar and cinnamon. I haven't had this in a lonnnnng time and it was delish. I encourage everyone to go check them out each March.

    This is a yearly event that occurs in March at the same time as the Rolex races. Held at the…read morecasements there are plenty of things to see, but and eat. The kids always love it. You can park at either of the parks next to the bridge and walk over the bridge if you wish or at Fontana park and walk under the bridge to the event. Parking at the Casements is reserved for the even staff. A fun time as usual for all.

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    Annual Native American Festival At The Casements - Frybread with powered sugar and cinnamon

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    The Casements - Halifax Humane Society charity event

    The Casements

    3.8(24 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    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.

    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.

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    Waiting room for tours

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