Afternoon with Florida History

Event Description

Join us for a presentation on Florida history in the Root Family Auditorium. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries sponsored by MOAS member, Richard Moore. 

Free for members, $7.00 for future members. 

3:00 pm: Rediscovering the Grand Hotels of West Volusia County with Florida History Author, Larry French

A presentation and book signing with author, Larry French, about the grand hotels that once made West Volusia an amazing tourist destination for a northern wealthy class. Grand Hotels of West Volusia County has been written to create awareness of this forgotten history and its relevance to our present sense of place. It is hoped that it will also renew efforts among communities to preserve surviving landmarks of their own memorable past. 

3:45 pm: Elegant Abodes of Volusia County

Join Senior Curator of Education and History, James "Zach" Zacharias, to learn about the famous historic homes and owners that make up Volusia County such as the John B. Stetson Mansion, Debary Hall, Edgewood, and others spread throughout every city in the county while also learning about the county's architectural history.