Museum Starts the New Year
with a New Brochure.
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Thanks to our great local partners, Shok Idea Group, for helping us upgrade our current museum brochure. Over the past 4 years Shok, a locally based design and marketing agency, has donated countless hours of development time and guidance to us here at The New Smyrna Museum of History. They have stepped in to give support to projects like the 250th Anniversary Celebration in 2018, our new logo at the top of our newsletter, and the development of this much needed brochure upgrade. Shok has played an instrumental role in helping us bring the brand and image of the museum into modern times. Remember them as you consider marketing or design upgrades to your business. Visit the Shok website.
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History Walking Tours 2022 |
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Stroll through historic New Smyrna Beach
Each Wednesday and Thursday, January 19th - April 28th, 2022
Departing from the New Smyrna Museum of History, 120 Sams Ave., New Smyrna Beach FL 32168
Each guided tour begins at 10:30 AM and is about 1.5 hrs in duration.
General Admission: $12, Seniors 65+, Students and Museum Members $10.
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Wednesday - Central Historic District Tour: Visit multiple local historic landmark buildings as well as sites where New Smyrna Beach's first residents made their homes and carved out an existence.
Thursday - South Riverside Drive: Explore the Old Stone Wharf site circa 1768 and other historic sites and homes.
To sign up for a tour please call the
New Smyrna Museum of History at 386-478-0052
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You can also use your smartphone to scan the QR Code here to sign up for a tour, or visit our walking tour section of our website by Clicking Here.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather and tour guide availability.
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2022 Historic Preservation Awards
It has been over a year since we entered into the planning and development stages for our preservation awards program. The program was developed to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations in our community who have made outstanding contributions to historic preservation and will give 5 awards annually. Thanks to the efforts of a few dedicated community members,
we are excited to announce that the recipients of 2022's awards have been selected.
The winners of this years awards will be recognized at the Preservation Awards & Valentine's Day Awards Gala scheduled for Monday, February 14th 2022. The gala will be held at the Grand Ol' Barn located at 721 Palmetto St. New Smyrna Beach from 5:30 PM - 9 PM. The event, themed "For The Love of History" will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing, and entertainment by Dana & Sharon. Tickets will be $75 per person and are limited. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and on these museum email notifications for your opportunity to get tickets to this special event.
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Director's Digest
By Greg Holbrook
Executive Director
New Smyrna Museum of History
Wow, what a year 2021 turned out to be. After it seemed like 2020 would never end, it eventually did, then 2021 doubled down on making me feel like time was passing more quickly than ever.
We kicked off last year with the groundbreaking for our ECHO grant project, as well as embarking on the development process for a new historic preservation awards program. The end of 2021 saw both of these projects coming to fruition. The ECHO grant project has transformed the North side of our building and have greatly improved the appearance of our facility. We are currently within 6 weeks of awarding our first round of historic preservation awards at our first Valentine's Day Awards Gala, an event that promises to be both elegant and exciting!
Also in early 2021, we began working to capture video interviews in support of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. We are glad to report that there are now 8 of these videos available through our New Smyrna Museum of History YouTube Channel. Several more interviews have been captured and are in editing. Currently, our 2022 calendar of projected veteran interviews is filling fast as we look forward to continuing this important program. A display panel of veterans from Southeast Volusia County who served in WWI was also added to our museum gallery during the past year, and work has begun on a WWII panel.
Our Collection Management and Exhibit Team (CMET) worked with the city of New Smyrna Beach's special project coordinator this last summer. They helped develop the historic photo collage that is on display in the newly renovated Baptist Church that now houses our city commission chambers and planning department. The CMET also formed an agreement with the city to display an historic city flag that was created in the 1930s during the Works Progress Administration (WPA) that is also on display in the new commission chambers.
Other notable milestones include the production of two videos highlighting the impact of the Florida East Coast Railway on our community. The videos, "The Florida East Coast Railway in New Smyrna Beach, The Early Years of Steam & The Modern Age of Diesel" are hosted on our YouTube Channel and have been an exciting addition to our growing library of video content related to local history.
The archive of local Observer and New Smyrna Beach News newspapers were formally released to the ownership of the museum and became a permanent part of our reference materials.
What is most notable about this last year is how our members, and citizens in the community, have contributed to last year's accomplishments.
The new Historic Preservation Award Program, Veterans History Project, WWI and developing WWII Veterans Displays, New Smyrna Beach News and Observer Newspaper Archives and Railway History Video Projects all happened as a result of individuals recognizing the value of preservation, and taking action on behalf of their community.
Never undervalue the difference that you can make in your community. Small ideas turn into projects, these often spark the interest of others and evolve into coordinated efforts. The results of these efforts have the potential to add value to our community for years to come.
We look forward to announcing museum programming and events to this year's schedule and once again interacting with all of you in-person in the coming weeks.
Happy New Year!
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The Museum Store
New consumable items expand the selection of locally sourced products.
Old Florida Style Datil Pepper products from
Mad John's Foods in Edgewater Florida now available.
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Old Florida Style
Datil Pepper- Seedless
Key Lime Raspberry Jelly:
Imagine the sweet taste of Raspberries with a slight taste of Key Lime and a finish of just the right amount of zing from Datil Peppers, but without having to deal with those little raspberry seeds. Great over cream cheese as a quick snack for unexpected guests, its also great on seared pork chops and as a finishing touch to broiled or grilled fish. Think about an adult PB&J or just let your imagination run wild.
IT'S THAT GOOD!
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DATIL PEPPER
GARLIC PICKLE CHIPS
These sweet and spicy pickle chips are best served chilled.
Great on sandwiches or just as a snack. Betcha can't eat just one !
Awards
2nd Place The World Hot Sauce Awards 2017
2nd Place in the Sweet Heat, Jams/Jellies 2018
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DATIL PEPPER SALSA
& CONDIMENT
This is a sweet and spicy condiment that goes well with many dishes, Roasted or Grilled Pork, Steak, Pot Roast, Grilled or Fried Fish, Hot Dogs and Hamburgers and even on Eggs for breakfast. For an appetizer, Tortilla Chips or Tortilla Chips and Cream Cheese.
Awards
3rd Place Scovie Awards in the Processed Salsa, Unique category
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Old Cracker Style
Datil Pepper Hot Sauce
Made for people who really want to enjoy the taste of Datil Peppers and their spice. If you are looking for mild, this isn't it!
Awards
2nd Place The Cajun Hot Sauce Festival 2013
3rd Place Scovie 2018 Datil Pepper Hot Sauce in the Hot Sauce, Unique category
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DATIL PEPPER HONEY BARBEQUE GLAZE
This is a sweet and spicy sauce great on anything you Barbeque. Apply just before serving to add a glaze to your foods.
Awards
1st Place, The Hot Pepper Awards, 2011 & 2016
1st Place, The World Hot Sauce Awards 2017
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DATIL PEPPER JELLY
Great over cream cheese for a wonderful hors d'oeuvre and as a glaze over poultry, meats and chicken.
Scovie 2018 2nd Place in the Condiments-Hot & Spicy
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DATIL PEPPER
BARBEQUE RUB
A blend of spices used to rub on whatever you are going to Barbeque the next day. Don't forget to use our Barbeque sauce when finishing up your meal.
Awards
2nd Place the Hot Pepper Awards 2011
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Your Membership and Support Matters!
New Members:
David Syler
David McMains
Honeybee & Bud Chappell
Mary Lou Dobson
Laura Grace Hedin
Cross and Koa Roig
Lynne & John Hunter
Thomas & Delores Allen
In Memorium:
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Southeast Volusia Historical Society and
New Smyrna Museum of History
Receives Florida Humanities
"American Rescue Plan" Covid Relief Funding
New Smyrna Beach, Florida — Florida Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded The Southeast Volusia Historical Society an $11,500 grant for general operating costs to help recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
These funds will help provide funding support for staff member salaries and general operating support in the coming months.
The NEH received $135 million from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, which was approved by Congress this past spring. The state humanities councils, including Florida Humanities, each received a portion of the NEH award to support museums, archives, historic sites and other humanities-focused nonprofits. The Southeast Volusia Historical Society was one of 129 organizations in Florida that was awarded ARP funding totaling $1.88 million from Florida Humanities. The grants are intended to meet immediate operational needs in order for organizations to remain viable and maintain delivery of public humanities programming and resources in their communities. Florida Humanities received 188 applications for ARP funding, with nonprofits requesting the most funds for staffing and utilities.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed by The Southeast Volusia Historical Society, do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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The Southeast Volusia Historical Society was recently awarded the Guidestar Silver Seal of transparency to acknowledge the level of dedication that we provide to donors, organizations and government entities who consider donating to our organization.
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Make your donation today via mail to:
Southeast Volusia Historical Society Inc.
P.O. Box 968
New Smyrna Beach FL 32170
Donations can also be processed online by clicking the button below:
Talk to your investment planner about how you can donate your mandatory minimum IRA distribution directly to the Southeast Volusia Historical Society and not pay personal income tax on the distribution.
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Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM
Adults 18+ $8
Young Adults 11-17 $5
10 & Under Free
Members Free
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The New Smyrna Museum of History
120 Sams Ave., New Smyrna Beach Fl. 32168
Phone: 386.478.0052
nsmofhistory@gmail.com
PO Box 968, NSB, Fl. 32168
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