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Tomoka Basin GeoPark
2099 North Beach Street
Ormond Beach
RSVP Phone Number: (386) 676-4050
www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/district3/tomoka
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Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002 |
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 |
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Saturday, Mar. 8, 2003 |
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003 |
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Saturday, May 10, 2003 |
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
: In 1605, the Spanish governor of Florida, Alvero Mexia, explored the coast from Ormond Beach to St. Augustine. He led his men up a heavily forested peninsula separating the Tomoka and Halifax rivers. Near the junction of these rivers, he discovered the Timucan Indian village Nocoroco. Explore this beautiful peninsula.Site description
Activity description*:
December 14 - Seminole camp - Visit a Native American encampment. See how they lived, hunted and survived.
February 8 - Blacksmithing - Learn by watching the techniques and craftsmanship of a blacksmith.
March 8 - Fabric day - Discover the old way to make the fabric and textiles the early settlers needed. Try spinning, weaving, sock making and quilting.
April 12 - Civil War camp - Experience a live Civil War Union camp, complete with firing canons. The reenactors will share a part of history with you.
May 10 - Trapper camp - Imagine trapping in the 1700s! Learn about cooking, animal pelts, food traps, muskets and knives.
* Activities may change without notice.
Don’t forget to RSVP no later than one week prior to the date. Reservations are taken on a space available basis.
