A 1832 Sugar Mill, a “Fountain of Youth” Resort, and a Pancake House on a Spring
De Leon Springs has been a tourist site for so long that the modern visitor experience now contains the previous visitor experiences inside it like layers of sediment. There was […]
Learn moreFrom Sugar Plantation to Pancake House: The CCC Chapter at De Leon Springs
As we celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary, the America250 initiative invites us to explore the many layers of history at America’s most storied natural places. At De Leon Springs […]
Learn moreLiving History at the Springs: The Women Who Shaped De Leon Springs
As America marks its 250th anniversary, the America250 initiative calls us to look closely at the places where history is not just remembered but actively kept alive. At De Leon […]
Learn moreThe Deep Roots of Black History in Volusia County
As we celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary, the America250 initiative invites us to honor the full, diverse tapestry of our nation’s history. At De Leon Springs State Park, a […]
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