thanksgiving events in Sanford
PLACE
600 E 1st Street
Sanford, FL US 32771
Sanford, FL US 32771
Sanford Art & Jazz Night Every 3rd Thursday Showcases the Best in Local Music & Visual Arts
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY 2022!!!
Ok I’m back and still insisting you go out and do things——ocassionally get out of the house and explore—-
Museums
for instance
But how about a Florida City?
Say Sanford for instance?
The Florida Hotel
The Mashburn home at Westwood Drive and Holiday Road in Sanford’s Westlake Valley neighborhood has been putting up an increasingly elaborate Christmas lights display in recent years.
Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe
Over 50 Craft Beers on Tap, Sushi & Korean Street Food, Celery City is the Craft Beer Spot
Sanford sits on the south shore of Lake Monroe at the head of the navigation on the St. Johns River. During the Seminole Wars of the 1830’s, the area was the site of an U.S. Army post name Fort Mellon. As settlers moved into the area, the town of Mellonville was established. With the advent of commercial steamboat service, the town became a distribution point for goods essential for the growth of Central Florida. \
Best Spots For Coffee & Tea in Historic Downtown Sanford
Sanford is a growing city with a population of 58,000, in close proximity to Interstate 4 and State Road 417, halfway between the attractions of Orlando and the beaches. Sanford sits on the south shore of Lake Monroe, providing a waterfront backdrop for walking, jogging or just enjoying the natural beauty.
Ritz Theater Launches 100th Anniversary Season
But let’s get more down and involved in this friendly City
LUNCH & DINNER
CRUISES ON THE HISTORIC
ST. JOHNS RIVER
He passed away and his wife donated the house to the county who maded it into a hospital which it remained from 1920 -1955. |
See looking at it you would never know it’s history —ok and it’s said that the reason it fell out of favor as a health institution is a judge almost falling down it’s elevator shaft–but that could just be a rumor.
Events in Historic Downtown Sanford
Dubose House
600 S. Oak Ave
1894 by L.L. Elkins
Straight Line Frame Vernaccular
Kitchen was constructed separately from main house. Main house has 5 fireplaces and 10′ ceilings through out.
H. C. Dubose, a local realtor and his family lived here for 40 years
CHRISTMAS EVE CAROLS IN SANFORD
And Still more Oak Ave
902 S. Oak Ave—-no that church is not at 902 but the house that is there is a Folk Victoian (1899) that in 1906 was sold to S.O. Chase, co-owner of Chase and Company (Citrus growers and shippers–along with some veggies). The family eventually sold the entire block to All Souls Catholic Church in 1954 and the lovely house became the Rectory
Holiday Night Market
Ok something that’s a bit more than Oak Ave 603 S. Myrtle
Might look familiar if you like old movies or are old enough to have seen it when it was new—–and yes even a north of Disney town can hit the lime light or appear on the silver screen. Talk about old—when was the last time (if ever) you heard someone say that about movies?
But back to the topic—here in town they call this the
My Girl House
My Girl official Trailer
This house, which by the way is a Queen Anne Style, built in 1894 and was once the home of R.J. Holly who was the founder of the
Sanford Herald
Later there was the Munson Family
and their Music Studio where many generations of the town’s children studied piano and tried to avoid rulers on knukles during their lessons—or so I’ve heard.
Oh yes and can’t forget My Girl—-it was filmed here among other Florida locations,
13 Movies You Didn’t Know Were Filmed in North Central (and Other Areas) of Florida
Things To Do in Sanford and Seminole County, Florida
Oh and before I forget to tell you:
Dec 03
Sanford Holiday Tour of Homes 2022
Sat, December 3, 2022,
$30.00
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Location
401 S Park Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
Sanford’s Holiday Tour of Homes
The annual Holiday Tour of Homes is a festive walking tour of some of Sanford’s most beautifully preserved and restored homes, decked out for the holidays.
The Sanford Historic Trust is proud to present the 33rd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes on the first Saturday in December. The tour will include a vendor market, classic cars, and complimentary refreshments at the cookie stops. The tour highlights 10 stunning historic buildings, including 8 residences and 2 churches.
Learn More and get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sanford-holiday-tour-of-homes-2022-tickets-413719414907
608 S. Oak Ave
This house has something of a tie to the town’s founder Henry Sanford
Built 1887
By A Swedish Carpenter who was part of a group of Sweds brought from their home land by Henry Sanford to help develop this town Sanford (with a European Grid lay out) and eventually the orange groves. Oh and these workers were tradesmen and are believed to have built many of the dwellings you see in the town today.
Ritz Theater Sanford December Events
612 S. Oak Ave (center)
Framed Vernacular
1909
Home in 1920’s to J.M. and Zula Moye Mr. Moye wass an engineer for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL: INTO THE WILD
615 South Myrtle Ave
OK here’s something that you might notice just looking at the picture—615 is the house on the right—but if you look around you will notice (hopefully) that another of the same (it’s original) architecture is on the left and if you were there you could see a third house of the same design all on this block. they were built as upstairs and downstairs apartments in 1922—-and they’re now single family homes. So while you starring note the bay window and large porch which were set up like this off what at the time were master bedrooms.
Downtown Sanford History & Architectural Tour
Holiday Market
LBD Holiday Party: A Magical Evening w/ASC Links
TRH Christmas Family Fun Festival
The Santa Ball
Crafty Wenches: December
So ho ho—let’s go—-get in the Chritmas mood in Sanford, Florida
