Things to Do in the Summer
In the spirit of finding fun, (mostly free) indoor events to escape the Florida heat!
In the spirit of finding fun, (mostly free) indoor events to escape the Florida heat!
It is getting hot and hotter. If you are
spending the summer in the Greater Daytona Beach Area, you might find inside
activities alluring. The next few blog posts will explore some options for you!
Most people don’t associate Daytona Beach with
the Victorian era, but Lilian Place might change their minds! The beautiful
Italianate Victorian house was built in 1884 by one of the city’s first
settlers, Laurence Thompson. It is the oldest house on Daytona’s beachside.
Until 2009, Lilian Place was neglected and
abandoned, but the Heritage Preservation Trust was awarded a grant to acquire
this amazing house. Extensive renovations have resulted in a fully furnished
museum that is open daily for guided tours. Some renovations are still underway, contributing to this outstanding landmark.
On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, Lilian House
hosts a tour and Victorian Afternoon Tea from 2pm – 4pm. The tea is served at
2pm and includes a brewed flavored tea and a regular tea, scones, savory finger
sandwiches, and pastries. The complementary tour features reenactors and starts
after the tea is served.
Teas are $20 per person and require a reservation. You
can also go with a group of friends and family for a private tea (minimum 12
people).
Historic 1884 Museum open daily 9-5 for tours
(Sat/Sun 1-5). Cost is $5 per person. Grounds are open daily for free self-guided
tours and the nature trail. 111 Silver Beach Avenue, Daytona Beach Visit the website!
Ghosts of Lilian Place
Is Lilian Place haunted by its
inhabitants of yore? Dr. Nancy Zrinyi Long, a former Bethune Cookman College English
professor and vice-mayor of Daytona Beach, seems to think so in her booklet, Ghosts of Lilian Place.
Check it out here.
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