Downtown Kissimmee
Holiday Golf Cart Street Parade
Old Town: 5770 W. Irio Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee. This perennial Osceola County attraction offers “classic American fun” and we don’t doubt it a bit. There’s shopping, restaurants, thrill rides, a carousel and even a haunt.
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35 Magical Christmas Events in Yorkshire 2022
The zoo opens doors to founder’s historic home
Chester in the 1930’s it’s heart was Oakfield Manor–a redbrick Victorian (1885) mansion for former Lord Mayor.
Chester Christmas Festival
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
Historical Florida
In Ms. Rawling’s house you see all the issues of living in rural Florida in this era: because of the heat and humity of summer the houses were built with porches and breezeways and of course an infinate number of windows—but don’t forget that that dampness can make the cooler days of winter which accounts for the fireplaces which heated the bedrooms for instance.
But Miss Rawlings had the resources to improve on the country residence and when you visit here you will find a simply furnished home but with an indoor bathroom—a pure luxury in the place and time of this house—her favorite writing table which is a table top set on a cabbage palm. By 1941 she had a second husband (Norton Baskin) and a second house (in St. Augustine) but she continued utilizing the Cross Creek home for her retreat where she would write and relax, enjoy the landscape and collect country recipies as well.
Marjorie departed this mortal realm at age 52 (1953)and is buried near here home at Cross Creek
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ Cross Creek Christmas 2020
We drove in England and Ireland (this is Ireland) and we found that driving on the other side of the road was less of a problem than finding that you didn’t have enough room for two lanes and hence two cars.
Christmas in Ireland
Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens: 1825 4th St. N. St. Petersburg. Plant enthusiasts take note. Nearly 100 years ago, a plumber so loved gardening that he drained the lake on his property to create more room—-and fertile grounds—for his beloveds. Today, the living museum is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in Central Florida.
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AN UNMISSABLE VISIT FROM JUST £7
Taking decisive action against possible invasion from Catholic France and Spain, Henry VIII built several fortifications along the south coast of England including St. Mawes Castle in Cornwall.
Heritage Series: Britain’s Castles
Susi Hodge
https://www.spitalfieldscityfarm.org/
In the east end of London lies an area that was settled by Huguenots—French Protestants who fled their home over a century and more—with the Edict of Nantes in 1685 increasing this exodus with an end of religious tolerance. They were a good influx for the city as they were skilled in processing everything from silk to silver and more. And when they weren’t doing that they were civilizing their host with such thing as the use of ox-tails—in soups and the like—something the British took to so well that it’s now considered SO ENGLISH…..
Christmas traditions: Are the Brits more creative than the French?
Toffee-Making, Torch Processions and Plygain Singing on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning
This is from my first trip to the UK—did a Camel Buck tour with my hubby and then I stayed two week by my self in London and on a 3 or 4 days to Wales…..I’ve kept it but not the memory of it…….crazy person that I am—but I keep it as it is still a memory of a kind.
Destination Diamonds: Discover Tips for Visiting South Africa
The Cullinan Daimond, which was discovered in 1905 in South Africia, is the largest diamond ever found. It was presented to King Edward VII in 1907 and later cut into nine stones. Some of the stones are now in the Crown Jewels , and some are found in the Queen’s personal collection.
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Our Story
Erika’s Tea Room opened July 2014 and is the culmination of the Shanoff’s family dream. Family owned and operated, visitors become part of our family every time they sit down in our parlor for a pot of tea with scones. Enjoy the delectable creations of Chef Leila and chat with Erika while browsing in the shop.
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Parramor packs a punch with historic depth and modern charm. To really understand this neighborhood’s history visit the Wells’ Built Museum of African Amerian History and Culture. Take a look and maybe make a donation to help support the Black Bottom House of Prayer’s restoration efforts. Dating from 1925. It’s one of the oldest chuch buildings in Orlando and recently received historic preservation stutus, but a roof collapse in 2019 means there’s hard work on the horizon..
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Cocoa
Florida, United States
In 1715 a British ship “HMS” Wolff sank with 26 mostly bronze guns a few miles off shore of here when she was caught in a hurricane while sailing from Kingston, Jamaicia to New York. Many liv were lost.
The first housee built here was by B.V. Willard, co owner with his brother of the local general store, in 1881. The settlement in 1882 was named “Indian River City.” The postal authorities complained that the name as too long and they settled for Cocoa from a box that was delievered or maybe just in sight while the discussion was going on.
By 1900 the town was on it’s way to it’s future in FLorida with the Thomas Cottage which inclued rooms for 15 guests and even new bathrooms.
Village Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop
120-B Harrison St.
Serving Ice Cream and Sandwiches In Cocoa Village Since 1975!
Coco Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
300 Brevard Ave
407-636-5050
This 500-seat facility offers performing arts series featuring community performers and professional entertaines. Built in 1924 and listed in the natioinal register of historic places
1519 Clearlake Rd
407-632-1111
Works by Brevard County artists are displayed throughout the Brevard Community College/University of Central Florida library and lobby
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Harry T. & Harriette V. Moor Cultural Complex,
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Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science
Takes visitors back in time through exhibit of Victorian furniture, Indian tools and pottery and the renaubs if extubct animals. As for naturwal history the musum maintains an extesive shell collection and 22 acres of nature trails.
Brevard County tour offers insight into local Black history
2022 Cracker Christmas
Florida Historical Society
Library of the Florida Society:
Houses 60,000 item collection of the Florida historical Soiety, Florida’s oldest cultural organization, including books on Florida, papers of prominent Floridains, historical maps, photos of people and landscape and family histories.
CHRISTMAS IN COCOA 2022
Porcher House
Built in 1916, Greek Revival archetecture built of coquina stone On National Register of Historic Places. 2 1/2 story 4 Ionic columns. Built Postel Porcheer, pioneer citrus grower. Restored 1987.
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Historic Cocoa Village
Brick walways, cobblestone patios and lots of shade trees add to the historic atmospheric downtown. Lots of shops, resturants and other establishment in the 15 or so blocks. Restored low rise buildings from the turn of the last century…and you can find all manner of things from hardware to antiques.
Enjoy a Variety of Cuisines
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Henegar Center For the Arts: Proscenium style featuring state-of-th-art sound and lightening systems. THe historical treasure of generations past is now a vibrant center for the arts. Art exhibits are presented in the lobby gallery. Art exhibits are prsented in th lobby gallery.
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Ringling MUSEUM OF ART: The State Art Museum of Florida
Building on a Legacy: The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the remarkable legacy of circus entrepreneur collection of art, and financier, John Ringling and his wife, Mable. Blessed with entrepreneurial genius, John Ringling (1866 – 1936) and his brothers founded the Rngling Bros. Circus, which continues today as th Ringling Bros and Barnium & Bailey. The Greatest Show on Earth. WIth his belovedd wife, Mable (1875-1929), John created a lasting legacy. Upon his death, John Ringling left his art collection and estate to the people of the State of Florida. In 2000, the State of Florida transferred stewardship of the Ringling Museum to Florida State University, establishing the Ringling estate as one of the largest museums/university complexs in the country. John and Mable’s legacy and vision continues to endure and grow, refleected and preserved in the museum, education center, grounds and gardens of the Ringling Estate.
Full Moon Ceremony with Rosemary Gladstar and Emily Ruff
Join herbalists Rosemary Gladstar and Emily Ruff for a virtual ceremony to honor the Full Moon!
DECEMBER ACTIVITIES EVEN STUDENTS THAT DON’T CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS CAN DO
Texas Hill Country Trail Region
Johnson City
This is a town in Texas named after James Polk Johnson who moved the county seat here from Blanco in 1890—-you are probably more knowledgable of one of his relatives Lyndon Baines Johnson–you know LBJ—he was a present a long time ago.
He (LBJ) didn’t make it here until he was 5 (1913) and brought by his parents. But he did put his mark on the town and it is now part of the
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Here you can see the wood-frame cottage with family and period furnishings which is said to look like it did in 1937 when LBJ launched his political career from here. The visitor Center has films, photographs etc of LBJ’s humble betginnings and also tells you about Lady Bird—his wife. You can also see his grandfather’s (1850’s) dog trot log cabin a short walk to Johnson Settlement with relics of farming and ranching in this area of texas. There’s even a stone barn of a German immigrant who lived here. There a store with historic exhibits and legend says LBJ spent time listening to tales of Texas’ past from the old timers who told them.
There is a second unit of the National Park as well as a State Park and historic site 14 miles to the west in Stonewall
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It was one of the most bizzare events in U.S. history. On April 23, 1982, the tiny remote Island city of Key West, Floria, secceded from the Union and proclaimed itself to be a sovereign and independent nation called the Conch Republic. Then it declared war on the United States.
Florida Keys Holidays to Sizzle with Sparkle and Warmth
