Museum of Seminole County History

KNOWLEDGE ON TAP 🍺: Get a taste of knowledge from the Museum of Seminole County History! Enjoy themed, one-off beers from WopsHops Brewing Company while you explore fascinating topics led by local experts.

Tuesday, July 9, 7–9 p.m.: The Town Founder's Scandal
Come discover Sanford's namesake, Henry Shelton Sanford, and learn how in his youth he rocked New England Society with his "friendship" with a young "Hoosier" girl named Mary Eliza Boynton.

Free event - no registration required - beer not included.

A special thanks to our partners from Sanford Museum / City of Sanford, FL Government.

Our partnership with St. Johns Rivership Co. and the Sanford Museum continues this Wednesday! Have you heard of the three Henrys? The dynamic dealings between these three men industrialized Central Florida, learn how on this unique boat tour!

St. Johns Rivership Co. Lunch & Dinner Cruises aboard The Barbara Lee!
St. Johns Rivership Co. in Historic Downtown Sanford.

SUMMER CAMP: Summer camp at the museum is quickly approaching! The Museum of Seminole County History is offering Adventures in Boardgaming— a summer camp experience exploring the evolution of games for children ages 8-16 in July.

The first week, July 9-12, will be the Kids Camp for children ages 8-12 exploring games from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to the modern day and focuses on abstract skill games, card games, and simple role-playing games.

The second week, July 16-19, will be the first ever Teen Camp for children ages 12-16 that will dive into trading card games, Eurogames, and more advanced role-playing games.

Registration is now open for summer camp at the museum and more information is available by visiting recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov.

HISTORICAL DISASTERS: A unique exhibit is coming to the Museum of Seminole County History!

Attendees of this seasonal exhibit will get to learn about unique events such as the Toad Invasion of 1982 and more that took place across Central Florida and how our Office of Emergency Management responds when disasters strike.

🆘When: June 1- November 24
🆘Cost:
$3 for adults
$1 for students, seniors, and military plus tax
Free admission for children under 4 years old

Interested visitors can stop by and explore the exhibit during normal business hours, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

HISTORICAL DISASTERS: A unique exhibit is coming to the Museum of Seminole County History!

Attendees of this seasonal exhibit will get to learn about unique events such as the Toad Invasion of 1982 and more that took place across Central Florida and how our Office of Emergency Management responds when disasters strike.

🆘When: June 1- November 24
🆘Cost: General admission

Interested visitors can stop by and explore the exhibit during normal business hours, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

SUMMER CAMP: The Museum of Seminole County History is offering Adventures in Boardgaming— a summer camp experience exploring the evolution of games for children ages 8-16 in July.

The first week, July 9-12, will be the Kids Camp for children ages 8-12 exploring games from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to the modern day and focuses on abstract skill games, card games, and simple role-playing games.

The second week, July 16-19, will be the first ever Teen Camp for children ages 12-16 that will dive into trading card games, Eurogames, and more advanced role-playing games.

Registration is now open for summer camp at the museum and more information is available by visiting recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov.

What a great day to be on the water! We and the Sanford Museum are preparing for future events with the St. Johns Rivership Co. Check us out on the Barbara Lee this Wednesday as we discuss steamship history from 5:30pm-8pm! https://www.stjohnsrivershipco.com/cruises-fares/whiskey-and-wisdom/

At the Sanford Historic Garden Tour today!

So proud to be cohosting on the St. Johns Rivership Co. ship Barbara Lee with the Sanford Museum! Check us out on the Second Wednesday of each month.

Historical fencing workshop at the reenactor workday!

SUMMER CAMP: The Museum of Seminole County History is offering Adventures in Boardgaming— a summer camp experience exploring the evolution of games for children ages 8-16 in July.

The first week, July 9-12, will be the Kids Camp for children ages 8-12 exploring games from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to the modern day and focuses on abstract skill games, card games, and simple role-playing games.

The second week, July 16-19, will be the first ever Teen Camp for children ages 12-16 that will dive into trading card games, Eurogames, and more advanced role-playing games.

Registration is now open for summer camp at the museum and more information is available by visiting recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov.

NEW EXHIBIT: We may not often pair the swamps of rural Central Florida with the aristocracy of the Old World, but members of the nobility in Europe were drawn here in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The trappings of elite society tugged at the fashions and infatuations of Central Floridians throughout the Victorian and Gilded ages. Discover these high-class courtly connections at the Museum from March to May.

Tuesday, March 12–Saturday, May 18, 2024
Included with General Admission

at the Ponce Inlet Heritage Festival today! Check out the historic lighthouse and grounds, and learn about Cracker Architecture and the Second Seminole War in their lecture hall. And of course visit the artwork we have on display made from the remains of the Big Tree!

ASK AN ARCHAEOLOGIST: March is Florida Archaeology Month! Every year, the Museum partners with the Florida Public Archaeology Network - Northeast & East Central Regions, the Central Florida Anthropological Society, and Rollins College to answer your questions about Florida Archaeology.

This year, enjoy a feature presentation on the historical and archaeological evidence behind the Mayaca culture, the native group present in what is now Seminole County during the 16th century and before.

After the presentation, join a Q & A session with local archaeologists and historians! Free to attend.

Come check out our Timeline of Women’s History today (3/16) until 2pm!

ASK AN ARCHAEOLOGIST: March is Florida Archaeology Month! Every year, the Museum partners with the Florida Public Archaeology Network - Northeast & East Central Regions, the Central Florida Anthropological Society , and Rollins College to answer your questions about Florida Archaeology.

This year, enjoy a feature presentation on the historical and archaeological evidence behind the Mayaca culture, the native group present in what is now Seminole County during the 16th century and before.

After the presentation, join a Q & A session with local archaeologists and historians! Free to attend.

WOMEN'S HISTORY: March is Women's History Month. What was daily life like for women during Florida’s pioneer and industrial periods?

Yesterday’s women made great strides to create a better world for their daughters in present and future generations. Join living historians dressed in the fashions of earlier times and witness the struggles of settlement, suffrage, warfare, civil rights, and more through the eyes and voices of the women of Seminole County.

SCHOOL DAY: Friday, March 15, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Reserve a timeslot for your students by emailing [email protected].

PUBLIC DAY: Saturday, March 16, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Drop by the Museum for a free day of living history.

ASK AN ARCHAEOLOGIST: March is Florida Archaeology Month! Every year, the Museum partners with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, the Central Florida Anthropological Society, and Rollins College to answer your questions about Florida Archaeology.

This year, enjoy a feature presentation on the historical and archaeological evidence behind the Mayaca culture, the native group present in what is now Seminole County during the 16th century and before.

After the presentation, join a Q & A session with local archaeologists and historians! Free to attend.

Busy day today! Free admission to the Museum as part of the IFAS Garden Expo, and we have a carriage on display at the Pine Castle Pioneer Days History Tent! Drop by and visit!