Do your children love trains? Let them experience the time when the railroad ran through town. They will get to ring the bell on a real steam locomotive and learn about life during the turn of the century as they tour Pablo Historical Park. Your little engineers will want to make tracks to visit again and again!
The Beaches Museum creates a unique learning experience for people of all ages. Visit the Beaches Museum and explore the history of pioneers at the Beaches, discover who Henry Flagler was, and experience the innovation of the railroads! Your trip begins with a scavenger hunt in our Permanent Exhibit featuring the six beach communities of Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, and Palm Valley. On tour through our History Park, you can visit the 1911 Steam Locomotive, the 1900 Florida East Coast Mayport Depot, and the 1900 Florida East Coast Foreman’s House while having the stories of each building brought to life by the docent. Finally, discover our Heritage Demonstration Garden, maintained by the Master gardeners through the University of Florida IFAS program. In the garden, you will have the opportunity to learn about seasonal vegetables, sugar cane, and composting. Visitors will gain a richer understanding of local history and gain a valuable experience in this fantastic beach culture.
Visit us online at http://www.beachesmuseum.org for more information.
