The Halifax Historical Museum is situated in the former Merchant's Bank Building, located in the heart of the downtown historical district. The museum features impressive collections and exhibits of artifacts from the plantation period to modern-day auto racing; included are an 800-yr-old Timucuan dug-out canoe, an African-American heritage exhibit, and more. The museum also features a theater which presents videotapes relating Daytona Beach history, an extensive archival library, and a recently-expanded gift shop. In addition, the Museum offers first-hand oral history accounts and personal memorabilia that relate momentous events such as World War II for visitors, and sponsors various public and educational programs. The museum is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday.
Location:
252 South Beach St, Daytona Beach Florida 32114
Telephone
904-255-6976 Fax 904-255-7605
Other History nearby:
(Ormond Beach) Casements
(Sharon) Gay-Hoyt House
(Daytona Beach) Halifax Historical Society Museum
(DeLand) Henry A DeLand House Museum
(New Smyrna Beach) Historic Connor Library Museum
(Glin) Limekiln
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04/15 Coming to The Daytona Beach area
Florida Old Time Music Championship Dade City FL April5-6 FOTMC celebrates Old Time Music in Florida, encompassing musical styles ranging from child ballads to southern dance music of old time string bands. Contests in many old time acoustic instruments, String Band and Old Time Singing contests.
Catfish Festival Crescent City FL April5-6 Since April 1978, the Rotary Club of Crescent City has held its annual 'Catfish Festival the first Saturday of April at Crescent City's Eva Lyon's Park. This massive volunteer effort has one significant purpose: raising money for college/vocational school scholarships for the high school children in our community. After costs are paid, every dollar generated is used for scholarships.
Santa Fe Comm College Spring Arts Festival Gainesville FL April6-7 The festival is one of the three largest annual events in Gainesville and is known for its high quality, unique artwork. It is held in the downtown historic district, nestled amid restored turn-of-the century homes, stately palms and abundant azaleas. More than 130,000 visitors are anticipated each year.
George's Music Springing the Blues Festival Jacksonville Beach FL April5-7 Springing The Blues is a free outdoor blues music festival designed to celebrate America's indigenous musical form and promote support of the arts. The three-day oceanfront event features a number of renowned blues performers as well as numerous displays and activities geared for the entire family.
New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest New Smyrna Beach FL April5-7 New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest features world class air shows .....day and night! As well as amazing live music on stage and all of the fun in the Entertainment Theater
Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show Brooksville FL April5-13 Week long celebration of the county, entertainment, food, fair rides, livestock and agriculture competitions, demolition derby.
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