EARLY 20TH CENTURY FLORIDA TOURISM ADULT LECTURE & TOUR
March 20, 2024 AT 6:30 PM

In the late nineteenth century, Florida became a haven for well-to-do northerners seeking a respite from the cold of winter.  Wealthy industrialists like Henry Flagler and Henry B. Plant not only constructed railroads but also seized the opportunity by building palatial resorts which attracted these northern elites.  By the early twentieth century, the culture of tourism changed dramatically as the availability of automobiles, better-constructed roadways, and an expanding emphasis on leisure lured the middle class to the Sunshine State.  

Join us on Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 pm at Cracker Country, located on the Florida State Fairgrounds, as director of education and research and college professor Gary G. DeSantis explores and discusses this fascinating chapter in Florida’s history.  Geared for adults, this event is a must for residents and visitors who want to better understand how tourism became the number one industry in the state.  

Date & Time: March 20, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Gates open at 6 pm. Lecture & Tour program begins at 6:30 pm and lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Bring a Picnic Lunch: Picnic tables are available for a picnic lunch.

General Pricing: $12 per adult. $11 for seniors. Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are only available online. All ticket sales are final. 

Parking: Free parking - enter Orient Rd only. Please follow the directions listed on our website and not GPS. Directions