… to the Florida Agricultural Museum
By Carrie Pack
After my horseback riding experience, I’m dying to get back to the
Florida Agricultural Museum in Palm Coast. Don’t let the name fool you. This place is less of a museum than it is a living history experience.
And coming up in early January is the Pellicer Creek Rendezvous, a first-of-its-kind event from Jan. 9 and 10. Even though this event is new, it’s really the epitome of what this unique Flagler County site is all about: learning about history through interaction with experts and locals.
Guests of the Rendezvous will experience recreations of historical encampments of trappers, traders, Native Americans and frontiersmen of the early 1800s.
When I was there for my trail ride a few months ago, I got to see a glimpse of this growing museum, but I know there’s a lot more to see, including traditional cracker homesteads and a replica of an old country store. The museum is also active in the conservation of heritage livestock including rare Florida Cracker Cattle and Horses. You really need to see these beautiful animals up close.
Admission for the special event is just $6. The Florida Agricultural Museum is located at 7900 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast. Regular admission to the museum is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
For more information contact (386) 446-7630 or famuseum@pcfl.net.
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