Unraveling the Legacy of the Seminole Wars
Discover the complexities of land disputes, broken treaties, and the indomitable spirit that shaped the fate of the Seminole Nation amidst the backdrop of 19th-century America
There’s A Lot Of Local, State And National History To Be Explored On Florida Heritage Day At The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse And Museum
Florida’s a huge state in a big nation and that also comes with a lot of interesting history to explore. However, you won’t have to travel far to find it. A short trip on Saturday, March 23, 2024 brings you to the National Historic Landmark Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum from 10 am to 3 pm where all will enjoy a day of historical remembrance and celebration of that unique Florida chronicle.
Tales of a Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Docent
I have been a volunteer at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse for ten years. I have friends who volunteer at other places who do not have the incredible and very flexible scheduling arrangement that we have.
Savoring the Ride: Top Waterfront Dining Spots for Bike Week Visitors in Ponce Inlet, Florida
Welcome to Ponce Inlet, where the sun meets the sea, and the aroma of delicious food fills the air! As Bike Week rolls into town, riders and enthusiasts are in for a treat not only with the roar of engines but also with the delectable culinary delights awaiting them.
See Real Stars At The Museum At Night At Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
Did you catch a glimpse of Brad Pitt here in Volusia County a few weeks ago? If not, we promise you’ll see a lot of even bigger stars, and planets, too, at the National Historic Landmark Ponce Inlet Lighthouse during the 11th Annual Museum at Night on February 16 from 5:00 pm to 8 pm. And you won’t necessarily have to climb the 203 steps of the lighthouse tower to do so, although that’ll be a fun and encouraged option also.
A County By Any Other Name Would Be…? Mosquito…Musquito…St.John’s…St. Lucia…Orange…Leigh Read…Volusia?
As it turns out, Florida had established several smaller counties that were later given new names, either because the old one proved unappealing, or the citizens found something they liked better. The best example of the “unappealing” appellation has got to be Mosquito County, the historic name of an early county that once comprised most of the eastern part of Florida.
Alexander Hamilton: Father of America’s Lighthouses
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum Lead Docent John Mann will present “ALEXANDER HAMILTON – THE FATHER OF AMERICA’S LIGHTHOUSES” at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Thursday at the Tower Series on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:00 am in the lighthouse conference room.
Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse of 1835
The first Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse built by the United States was located on a dune southside of what is considered by many to still be the most treacherous inlet on the East Coast of the country.
William H. Wincapaw…The Flying Santa Claus
You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall William Wincapaw, the most famous New England Lighthouse Santa’s helper of all?
Mosquito/Ponce Inlet Lighthouse: A Sentinel for Sea and Air
It really wasn’t all that long after the Wright Brothers’ flights in Kitty Hawk air, that the 1887 Mosquito/Ponce Inlet Lighthouse was recognized as an important navigational landmark, not only for coastal water navigation, but also inevitable connections with aviation.
