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WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO IN BREVARD
AROUND TOWN
Ongoing
Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science
2201 Michigan Avenue, Cocoa, FL
For further information call 321.632.1830
Hours of operation: Wed. - Sat. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
New Historical Kiosk
The Eau Gallie Arts District has donated the first in a series of six kiosks for the Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway. It will inform and educate visitors and residents about the historical, cultural, environmental and recreational resojuces along the Indian River Lagoon.
Pineapple Park at 1521 Pineapple Avenue, next to the Eau Gallie Public Library
University Archives Exhibition Room
Evans Library, Florida Institute of Technology
Enjoy varied displays of documents & artifacts, including items from the SBHS collection, marking FIT's 56 year history.
Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida Historical Society
Listen to the weekly half-hour program, airing on public radio stations 90.7 WMFE and 90.5 WFIT. The program can also be heard anytime by going to www.myfloridahistory.org.
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PLACES TO VISIT
Sam's House at Pine Island
Cabin and House Tour – Every Thur. & Sat. 3:00-3:30PM
6195 N. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, Florida
321.449.4736
Center Hours – Thursday-Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Trail Hours May-September, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum
New Location, with added artifacts & memorabilia
308 Pine Street, Titusville, Florida
321.264.0434
Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science
The South Indian Field Dig Exhibit
This archaeological dig, just a few miles west of Malabar yielded a variety of historic materials.
2201 Michigan Avenue, Cocoa, Florida
The Old Town Hall History Center, Melbourne Beach
2373 Oak Street (across from Spessard Holland Golf Course)
Call 321-536-3336 for more information
Open Saturdays from 11 AM to 3 PM
Free Admission
The Lagoon House, Palm Bay - The Marine Resources Council of East Florida. Exhibits, activities and programs on the science and history of the IRL. 3275 Dixie Hwy (US1) on the Indian River Lagoon, just south of the Honda dealership.Call 321-725-7775 for more information
Admission Free
The Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science, Cocoa.
2201 Michigan Avenue
Call 321-632-1830 or go to www.bmhs@brevardmuseum.org for more information
Open Thursday through Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM year around
Admission Free
Florida Historical Society Headquarters and FPAN
435 Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Village
Call 321-690-1971 for more information.
You can research the archives of the FHS and browse their bookstore.
Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens, Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne.
1320 Highland Avenue
Call 254-9855 for reservations and more information
Rossetter House is Open for Historical Tours
Open Wed - Fri - Sat
10 AM - 4 PM
HAVE FUN!
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