Posted in History, Upcoming Events on May 11th, 2008 No Comments »
I was looking for something cool to do with the kids today and was delighted to see that moms get in free with a paid admission at Medieval Times in Kississimme. Kids and hubby have never been to see the show, and I haven’t been since I was 12! Just wanted to take a minute [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, History, Reading & Language Arts, Upcoming Events on Jan 25th, 2008 No Comments »
The 19th Annual Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities will take place from Saturday, January 26th, through Sunday, February 3rd, in Eatonville. This year’s theme is “Ritual and Spirituality in the African Diaspora: An Exploration of the Zora Neal Hurston Legacy.” The goals of the Zora! Festival ‘08 are
- To celebrate the [...]
Posted in History, Upcoming Events on Jan 20th, 2008 1 Comment »
Monday, January 21, 2008, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There are several events honoring him throughout Central Florida this weekend:
6th Annual Winter Park Unity Heritage Festival
According to Winter Park’s press release, “Residents and local businesses will come together to celebrate the City of Winter Park’s 6th Annual Unity Heritage Festival on Sunday, January 20th and Monday, January [...]
Posted in History, Upcoming Events on Dec 29th, 2007 No Comments »
Friday, March 7, 2008, Orange County Regional History Center
“Dig It Up!” will be a day dedicated entirely to archaeology and
homeschool students. Participate in a mock archaeological dig and
discover the skills historians use to learn about the past.
Investigate the people who settled Florida and explore The History
Center. Through hands-on activities and instruction designed for
children ages 5-11 [...]
Posted in Day Trips, History, Museums, Upcoming Events on Oct 5th, 2007 No Comments »
The following information came from Bob Callister, the Programs Manager at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse:
On Thursday, November 8, 2007, from 10am to 4pm, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse will present its fall Homeschool Day. This is a day of educational and fun social studies’ activities designed especially for homeschoolers.
The events will include:
Living at the Lighthouse (K and [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, History on Oct 5th, 2007 2 Comments »
The Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts, Inc., is a local treasure that many homeschoolers are not aware of. It is located in Barberville in Volusia County.
According to their web site, The Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts, Inc., was established as “an educational institution whose general nature and objective will be to render constructive, educational, [...]
Posted in History, Museums, Upcoming Events on Oct 5th, 2007 No Comments »
At “Puzzles of the Past,” explore the mysteries of archaeology through a mock archaeological dig. Learn how historians and scientists put together puzzles to learn about how, where, and when people from the past lived.
The program is for ages 5-11. Early drop-off at 8 a.m. is available upon request. The cost is $20, with an [...]
Posted in Favorite Parks, History on Aug 8th, 2007 1 Comment »
This beautiful park captures the imagination of both young and old. While exploring the different areas within the park, one finds a basketball area, several spots for picnics, a well kept playground, a baseball diamond, a small hill, and many historical buildings. The playground has a portion that is reminiscent of a log cabin. It [...]
