This Father's Day, treat Dad to a day of discovery—and a thoughtful gift to go with it. Enjoy 10% off dad-related items in our Museum Gift Shop, including custom T-shirts, hiking gear, and educational books—perfect for the curious, adventurous, and history-loving dad. Spend the day exploring the museum and let Dad take home something special—because […]
June 28th, 2025 | Doors Open at 10 am | FREE to Attend Our featured speaker is Scott Jacob, Snake Enthusiast and Retired FL Park Service Ranger. Additional museum entry is $2 (free for kids under 6). State Park admission fees also apply. For More Information, Call (352) 236-5401
July 12th, 2025 | Doors Open at 10 am | FREE to Attend We're excited to welcome author, researcher, and cave explorer Sandra Poucher for a special presentation as part of our Summer Speaker Series. A native of Florida's Gulf Coast, Sandra has explored and surveyed caves throughout Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Her writing […]
July 26th, 2025 | Doors Open at 10 am | FREE to Attend Join us for the final lecture in our 2025 Summer Speaker Series featuring Chris Gillette, a wildlife advocate and co-founder of Bellowing Acres, a North Florida sanctuary for rescued alligators and exotic animals. With over 15 years of experience, Chris is dedicated […]
Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 8th – 9th with live music, historic displays, vendors, great food, unique crafts for sale and more. Visitors experience the Florida of yesteryear with Living History exhibits highlighting life during the 1800s. Tour pioneer cabins, visit with crafters demonstrating old […]
Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 8th – 9th with live music, historic displays, vendors, great food, unique crafts for sale and more. Visitors experience the Florida of yesteryear with Living History exhibits highlighting life during the 1800s. Tour pioneer cabins, visit with crafters demonstrating old […]
The Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival is the largest event of its kind in the southeast and takes place on the third weekend of each February. Flint Knapping is the art of recreating ancient stone tools like spear points and arrow heads. Artisans from across the country attend this unique event to demonstrate […]
The Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival is the largest event of its kind in the southeast and takes place on the third weekend of each February. Flint Knapping is the art of recreating ancient stone tools like spear points and arrow heads. Artisans from across the country attend this unique event to demonstrate […]
Firearms of the Florida Frontier, Robert Wilson, Historic Firearms Expert Firearms arrived with the first Spanish explorers and were critical tools on the Florida frontier. Robert Wilson, an experience gunsmith and historian, will discuss early guns form the 1500s up to the territorial period. June 13th, 2026 | 10 am | FREE to Attend Additional […]
The Ma Barker House FBI Shootout, Terry Turner, Marion County Parks Tour Guide The FBI/Barker gang shootout in 1935 at Lake Weir was one of the last great episodes of the gangster era. House tour guide Terry Turner will tell the story of how it all happened and provide information on tours of the site. […]
Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Amanda Marek, UF/IFAS Florida Landscaping Agent Amanda Marek will discuss landscaping tips using native Florida plants that look great, are well-suited to our region and use less water. Learn how to make your yard look great year round. July 11th, 2026 | 10 am | FREE to Attend Additional museum entry is $2 […]
The Black Seminole of Florida - 1830s & 1840s, Matthew Griffin, Living History Specialist Matthew Griffin tells the story of the Black Seminole during the wars of the 1800s. Griffin has been involved in historical reenactments for over 20 years and has participated at historic sites across Florida. July 25th, 2026 | 10 am | […]
