Cracker Country
Reliving Rural Florida History
May 8, 2023 - 10am-1pm
Art Outdoors
Art Workshops
Discover Florida's history through art
Art Workshops
Discover Florida's history through art
Join in examining Florida's beauty
All artistic levels are welcome. Art workshops are designed for visitors 6 years old or older. Younger learners are welcome to attend and test out their coloring skills.
Outdoor Art
Take inspiration from our buildings & gardens
Outdoor Art
Take inspiration from our buildings & gardens
Visit our historic buildings, learn to draw under our beautiful oak trees, test your puzzle mastery skills, print a post card on an antique printing press, and more!
Bring your camera to tackle our photography challenge.
Historic Structures
See our late 19th century rural Florida buildings
Historic Structures
See our late 19th century rural Florida buildings
The museum holds a collection of 13 original buildings dating from 1870-1912 which were relocated from across the state of Florida. Our buildings range from public buildings like our Terry Store and Okahumpka Train Depot, to private buildings like our Carlton and Smith homes.
Shopping
Stop & shop for unique items in our General Store
Shopping
Stop & shop for unique items in our General Store
Visit the General Store to find items that would have been sold in a 19th-century country store, things like old-fashioned stick candy, period toys and games, and home decor items.
Family Friendly
Great for families & homeschool groups!
Family Friendly
Great for families & homeschool groups!
This event is specifically designed for homeschool students of all ages. Feel free to tour at your own pace and choose the activities of the most interest to your student.
Art workshops designed for visitors 6 years old or older. Younger learners are welcome to attend and test out their coloring skills.
What to Expect
Art Outdoors
About the Event
Date: May 8, 2023
Time: 10am-1pm
Students will use the historic buildings and grounds to learn drawing skills like perspective, gesture and contour, and photography skills like composition. Art workshops are designed for ages 6 and older. Younger learners are welcome to attend and participate in coloring activities. Everyone can enjoy exploring the museum and assembling puzzle versions of works by well-known Florida artists of the early 20th century.
Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy lunch outdoors.
General Pricing: $11 per person 4 years old and up, children 3 years old and younger will be admitted for FREE. Advance ticket purchase required- this is a very popular event and there are limited tickets available. Tickets only available online. All ticket sales are final.
Get Your Tickets Here
Parking: Free parking - enter Orient Rd only. Please follow the directions listed on our website and not GPS. Directions
See & Do
Draw, sketch, contour, rub and capture
Practice your puzzle mastery skills
Discover famous Florida art
Explore historic buildings
Print a post card on our antique printing press
Enjoy a picnic under our live oak trees
and more!
Dip a Candle - $1 -- cash only
Stop & Shop
There are lots of unique items to be found at the General Store! The store features nostalgic and reproduction items, historical toys and games, books, candy, and many other unique gift items.
The General Store accepts cash, Visa, Master Card, and personal checks with ID.
Proceeds from sales in the General Store help support Cracker Country's education programs.
What to Eat
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at our picnic area under our live oak trees. Please note there will not be a food service at this event.
Old-fashioned sodas and candy available for purchase in our General Store.
Pets are not allowed in Cracker Country.
Service animals are allowed, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or animals approved as part of an exhibition.
Service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.
Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.