I know it's hard to believe but there are members of our community who do not know about the museum. So part of my job, and the job of volunteers, is to try and make our presence known and let people know what a great asset we are to the area. Our goal of attending these events is to increase attendance at the museum and also to increase awareness of our local history.
With that goal in mind we have been searching out opportunities to promote ourselves. In January we set up booths at the SE Volusia Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and then the following Saturday at History-Con at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. In March and April we will be continuing our outreach program by attending several local events. On March 12 we will be in St. Augustine attending the
Minorcan Heritage Festival. This will be a great opportunity for the museum to network with descendants of the Turnbull Settlement. On March 19 we will have a tent at the
Edgewater Riverfest that will take place on Riverside Drive. Finally on April 2 we will be joining our friends at the Marine Discovery Center for
Lagoonacy. Will we see you at one of these events? If so, please be sure to stop at our tent and say hello.
If you know of an event that is coming up and you think it would be advantageous for us to attend please feel free to reach out and let me know.
See you at the Museum!
Robert Redd
Executive Director
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River of History
Cruise
Wednesdays @ 10am
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Every Wednesday at 10 am in coordination with
Ponce Inlet Watersports the museum offers a River of History cruise on the Intracoastal Waterway. The tour leaves Ponce Inlet and heads south, reaching the marina area before returning north. Tours last approximately two hours.
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Museum hours:
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday ~ Saturday
Beginning Sunday, January 10 through April 11, 2016
the museum will have extended seasonal hours. Our hours will be Sunday 1pm-4pm and Monday through Saturday 10am-4pm.
Admission by donation.
120 Sams Avenue
New Smyrna Beach
386-478-0052
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| Knights of Columbus exhibit Now through April |
In our north room we have a new exhibit sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus #4934 . We would like to thank museum volunteer Dave Miner for his hard work in helping put together this fascinating exhibit which features photos, artifacts, clothing, and more that help show the history of this organization.
We invite you to join the Knights for an opening event on
Thursday, March 10 from 4p-6p. Members of the Knights will be on hand to answer questions and light refreshments will be served.
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| Community Museum Meeting March 17, 6:30pm |
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Dr. Robert Austin will be our presenter as part of Archaeology Month 2016. Dr. Austin helped organize The Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education (AWIARE) which is a non-profit organization (501C3) that has as its goal to promote and facilitate long-term archaeological research, scientific exploration and public education at the Weedon Island Preserve and the adjacent gulf coast region.
Dr. Austin will discuss this organization and also public archaeology and education in general.
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Hannah Bonnet Walking Tours
Now until April 15th - 2016 |
It's time to dust off your walking shoes and take a tour with "Hannah Bonnet" the first female mayor of New Smyrna Beach. Museum volunteer Barbara Zafuto will offer these informative tours January 13 through April 15, 2016. On Wednesdays tour the Old Fort Park area, Fridays tour the Canal Street Historic District, and on Saturdays tour the Flagler Avenue area including backstreets. Wednesday and Friday tours leave the museum at 10:30 and on Saturday meet at the Riverview Hotel lobby for a 10:30 departure.
Please click here for more information.
Tours cost $10 per person or $8 for museum members so be sure to show your membership card when purchasing your tickets. Barbara generously donates all tour proceeds to the museum.
Call the museum at 386-478-0052 for further information or to reserve your preferred date.
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| Florida Archaeology Month 2016 Thursday, March 31, 2pm |
Join us as we celebrate
Florida Archaeology Month by welcoming Kevin Gidusko from the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Kevin's topic will be "Visualizing the Unseen: Technology in Archaeology".
Over the past several decades new technology has been increasingly used by archaeologists to visualize archaeological features beneath the surface without invasive testing. Ground Penetrating Radar is one of the most popular of these geophysical survey methods. This presentation is geared for adult audiences and discusses GPR operation, gives case studies of its use, and discusses the wider realm of technology within archaeology with a focus on future applications.
The Florida Public Archaeology Network's mission is to promote and facilitate the conservation, study and public understanding of Florida's archaeological heritage through regional centers throughout the state, each of which has its own
website.
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| Community Museum Meeting April 21, 6:30pm |
Past Historical Society treasurer and president, John Peel, will be giving a PowerPoint discussion on Florida's Indigenous Indians.
Learn about who these people were, where they lived and how they got there, and what happened to them.
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Children's Book Reading
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Time to be announced
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As part of our
Echo Rangers program we are proud to host local author Allison Zacharias who will read her new book The Mystery Monster of Tomoka Springs which contains illustrations by artist
Rick Cannizzaro. Come and learn just what has Dandelion Dragonfly so concerned. Stay after the reading and enjoy refreshments based upon foods mentioned in the book. Allison will have copies of her book on hand for purchase as well.
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NEW MEMBERS
Susan and Lee Stewart
Memberships can be purchased
on-line.
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IN MEMORIAM
Age 100, of New Smyrna Beach, died Sunday, February 14, 2016
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