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Discover the fascinating history and hidden gems of Florida's Adventure Coast!

From charming museums to fascinating historic sites, these local spots offer a unique glimpse of old Florida - Check out the link in bio for our list. 🔗✨

#FLAdventureCoast #Brooksville #OldFlorida #FloridaTravel #LoveFL

Step back in time at the Heritage Day Festival in Brooksville, Florida!
Join us for a day of local history, hands-on activities, and family fun as we celebrate the stories that shaped our community.

✨ Period dress is welcome—and enthusiastically encouraged! ✨
Whether you have a full historical ensemble or just a vintage-inspired touch, we’d love to see you join the fun.

📅 February 21, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 May Stringer Museum, 601 Museum Ct., Brooksville

Come stroll, explore, and learn about Brooksville’s history with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

#FLAdventureCoast #Brooksville #OldFlorida #HauntedHouse #FloridaHistory

Today, Mary’s Fish Camp continues a tradition that started decades ago in 1946. Simple cabins, river mornings, and a deep connection to this place. Old Florida isn’t gone. It’s still right here.
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This photo was taken in 1949. Courtesy of floridamemory.com

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🍊 Did you know Brooksville has been known as the “Home of the Tangerine” since the 1800s? From John Hale’s first citrus plantings to today’s downtown celebration, this festival honors a legacy more than a century in the making. Come taste a little history on February 7.
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#BrooksvilleHistory #FloridaCitrusHeritage #BrooksvilleFL #NatureCoaster

🌊✨ On this day in 1947, Weeki Wachee Springs first opened to the public — inviting visitors to witness the magic beneath the surface! 🧜‍♀️💦 For more than seven decades, our mermaids have enchanted audiences and made Weeki Wachee a true Florida treasure. 💙 #OnThisDay #WeekiWacheeSprings #FloridaHistory #MermaidMagic #FloridaAdventure

Catch the sunset at Bayport Park just 10 minutes from the house. #sunset

We're proud to share that several beloved businesses on Florida’s Adventure Coast are featured in the WEDU/PBS show "Our Vanishing Americana: Florida" 🎥 👏 Congratulations to Richloam General Store, Coney Island Drive Inn and Boyett’s Grove & Citrus Attraction!

You can watch the series now on YouTube or learn more here: www.wedu.org/shows/our-vanishing-americana-florida/

At Chinsegut Hill Historic Site, the history of emancipation in Hernando County comes into focus.

From once enslaved people who worked on the property — like Elizabeth Carr Washington — to those who played a significant role in freedom, such as Fielder Harris, @Chinsegut preserves these unique, often untold stories with care.

While Florida’s Emancipation Day is observed on May 20 — marking the day in 1865 when freedom was proclaimed in our state — today we join in honoring the national significance of Juneteenth.

Great time at the Brooksville Depot Centennial! 🚂

Thanks to all who stopped by and supported us! 💖

#AngelGiftsAndAccessories #Grateful #June #Event #BrooksvilleFlorida #CentennialCelebration #Jewelry #Accessories

🎬🌍 ¡Luces, cámara… sirenas y caimanes! 🧜‍♀️🐊📺

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park recently welcomed Madrileños por el mundo, the popular Spanish travel show from Telemadrid! 🇪🇸✨

While exploring Florida’s Adventure Coast, their team got an up-close look at the park’s legendary live mermaid shows and even had a wild encounter with one of the park’s resident alligators! 🐊💦

From underwater magic to real Florida wildlife, they captured the true spirit of Weeki Wachee—and we can’t wait to see it broadcast across Spain! ¡Gracias por visitarnos! 💙🌴

#MadrileñosPorElMundo #WeekiWacheeSprings #FloridaAdventureCoast #MermaidsAndGators #SpainMeetsFlorida #HiddenGems #Telemadrid #VisitFlorida #fladventurecoast #hernandocounty #florida #weekiwachee #lovefl #wanderlust #travel #tourism

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave service men and women who gave their lives, and celebrate the freedoms they help protect. 🦅 🇺🇸

Celebrate heritage, history, and community at the fourth annual Florida Emancipation Day: A Family Reunion & FAMU Farm Fest! Join us Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful Chinsegut Hill Historic Site in Brooksville. 🌳

Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, educational exhibits, delicious food, and agricultural demonstrations hosted by Florida A&M University. Come together to honor freedom and foster community connections in the heart of Florida's Adventure Coast.

Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there!
@chinsegut @famuext

#FloridaEmancipationDay #FamilyReunion #FAMUFarmFest #FloridasAdventureCoast #BrooksvilleFL

🔍✨ Help uncover history! The @hernandohistoricalmuseums and the Brooksville Women’s Club are raising funds to restore a painting of May Mann Jennings, an American activist and Florida's First Lady from 1901-1905—a piece of our past that deserves to shine once more. 🖼️

As mysteries continue to be solved about Hernando County’s rich history, you can be part of preserving its legacy!

Help bring this historic treasure back to life. Every contribution makes a difference! ❤️

#FloridaHistory #OldFlorida #HernandoCounty #Brooksville #Painting #Restoration

Come celebrate our rich heritage, enjoy a day of family-friendly activities, and help make Hernando County’s 182nd birthday unforgettable!

📅 Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Brooksville Train Depot & Countryman One-Room Schoolhouse
70 Russell St. Brooksville, FL

Hosted by the Hernando Historical Museum Assoc., this festival features 🏡 Historic House Tours, Museum Tours, Period Costume Contest, 🥧 Pie Baking Contest, Face Painting, 🎶 Live Music, Food Trucks, Bake Sale, and Old-Fashioned Games for all to enjoy.

#fladventurecoast #hernandocounty #florida #brooksville #lovefl #floridahistory #heritage

🎉 On this day in 1947, Weeki Wachee Springs opened its doors for the first time, enchanting visitors with crystal-clear waters and mesmerizing mermaid performances! 🌊✨ For over 75 years, this iconic Florida destination has been a place of wonder, beauty, and unforgettable memories. Here's to many more years of magic at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park! 🧜‍♀️💙 #OnThisDay #WeekiWacheeSprings #MermaidMagic #FloridaHistory #fladventurecoast #mermaid #weekiwachee #visitflorida #tourism #lovefl #travel #wanderlust

Feeling old-fashioned? Step back in time at the Richloam General Store!

#fladventurecoast #floridatravel #lovefl #florida #generalstore #richloam

Join us on Saturday, May 18th for a special program at Chinsegut Hill Historic Site to commemorate Florida Emancipation Day.

Here’s what you can expect:

A thought-provoking discussion led by Fred Hearns, curator of Black history, alongside experts Gary Ellis and Rodney Kite-Powell.
Learn about the local significance of recent archaeological finds with Michael Jones, Ed. D.
Free tours of the historic house offered by Pasco-Hernando State College throughout the day.
This is a free, family-friendly event!

Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect on history and celebrate freedom together.

#FloridaEmancipationDay #ChinsegutHill #BlackHistory #FreedomDay

Location: Chinsegut Hill Historic Site, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Happy First Day of Spring on #FLAdventureCoast! 🌺

Can you guess where this photo was taken?

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#Brooksville #WeekiWachee #loveFL #firstdayofspring #florida #floridaexplored #thisishernando #oldflorida #oaktree #treehouse #wanderlust #floridatravel

Nothing says Spring in Florida like the azaleas in full bloom 🌺

Have you explored the grounds at Chinsegut Hill Retreat or visited the historic Manor House yet?

📍 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL
www.chinseguthillretreat.com

#FLAdventureCoast #brooksville #florida #floridavacation #oldflorida #hernandocounty #LoveFL #floridaliving #travel #centralflorida

A journey through time ✨🌳

Make plans for Heritage Day this February 17th, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm! Discover the wonders of our three museums in historic downtown Brooksville and enjoy a rare opportunity to step inside some charming historic homes of local residents.

The event includes demonstrations, diverse vendors, delectable food trucks, and more at the Brooksville Historical Train Depot and Countryman Family One-Room Schoolhouse Museum.

#FLAdventureCoast #Brooksville #brooksvillefl #hernandocounty #thisishernando #weekiwachee #oldflorida #floridahistory #oldhome #florida

Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center is ready to host your next great event! 🍃

Located just five miles north of historic downtown #Brooksville, the Chinsegut Hill includes a stately two-story manor house poised atop one of Central Florida’s highest hilltops. With weekend-only tours offered by the Tampa Bay History Center, it is the centerpiece of a 114-acre estate surrounded by ancient Spanish moss-draped oaks and natural habitat.

🌱 Near the museum is Chinsegut Hill Retreat, which includes seven cottages that provide quaint lodging for guests, and a dining hall that can accommodate up to 65 people. Whether you are planning a corporate retreat, a day-long business meeting, a reunion, or a simple getaway weekend, Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center offers a quiet and peaceful escape.

📍 Chinsegut Hill Retreat
22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
352-238-9186
chinseguthillretreat.com

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Posted withregram • floridamemory A fan swoons during Elvis Presley’s iconic 1961 visit to weekiwacheesprings. “The King” had taken time off from filming “Follow That Dream” in nearby Citrus County to meet the Weeki Wachee Mermaids. Find more photos of Elvis and Weeki Wachee Springs on Florida Memory. ✨ Bruce Mozert Photographic collection. State Archives of Florida, Images MOZ03664 & MOZ03496. 🎙️ #floridamemory #elvis #weekiwachee

Posted withregram • floridamemory Newt Perry constructs an underwater air trap at Wakulla Springs, circa 1941. Perry would later go on to open weekiwacheesprings, where he was responsible for designing its famed underwater mermaid shows. Prior to opening Weeki Wachee in 1947, Perry worked as a promoter and performer at Silver Springs and managed Wakulla Springs.

The aquatic entertainment expert was instrumental in influencing Universal Studios’ decision to film portions of the “Creature from the Black Lagoon” and its two sequels in Florida. He was also responsible for the hiring of Wakulla water show producer and swimmer Ricou Browning to portray the Creature. Perry spent much of his later life working as a swimming instructor in Ocala, Florida. ✨ Reference collection. State Archives of Florida, Image RC14914. 🤿 #floridamemory #wakulla #weekiwachee #ricoubrowning #creaturefromtheblacklagoon fl.stateparks visitwakulla lodgeatwakulla

Photo: https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/36643

Celebrate the holiday season at one of Brooksville's historic museums! ✨🎄

On Friday, Dec. 8th, enjoy the Night of Lights at the Historic May-Stringer House Museum. 🎄🌟 Each room will be a breathtaking homage to a beloved Christmas Classic book or movie. Immerse yourself in the timeless tales that have warmed hearts for generations.
📅 December 8th
🕰️ 6pm to 9pm
📍 May-Stringer House, 601 Museum Court, Brooksville

On Saturday, Dec. 16, Santa Claus is making a visit to the Brooksville Historical Train Depot! 🎅🚂 Enjoy photos with Santa, and a Polar Express experience at the Train Depot, as well as a vendor village, holiday crafts and much more.
📅 December 16th
🕰️ 10am to 4pm
📍 One Room Schoolhouse & Train Depot, 66 & 70 Russell Street, Brooksville

#Brooksville #weekiwachee #hernandocounty #FLAdventureCoast #floridahistory #traindepot #oldFlorida #christmasinflorida #brooksvilleflorida

🗓️ On this day in 1947, Newton Perry introduced the world to Weeki Wachee Springs, one of Florida’s most iconic attractions. 76 years of Mermaid Magic! 🧜🏻‍♀️ #mermaid #weekiwachee #fladventurecoast #visitflorida #tourism #lovefl #OnThisDay #travel #wanderlust

Built in 1845, the Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is a stately two-story manor house poised atop one of central Florida’s highest hilltops. 🌳

It is the centerpiece of a 114-acre estate surrounded by ancient Spanish moss-draped oaks and natural habitat. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Chinsegut Hill Museum is brimming with artifacts and rich history.🍃

Schedule a tour of @chinsegut on Saturdays and Sundays:
22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville
Tampabayhistorycenter.org/chinsegut

#FLAdventureCoast #oldflorida #Brooksville #loveFL #hernandocounty #weekiwachee #floridahistory #chinsegut #museum #centralflorida

If you love history and trains, don't miss this historic gem in Brooksville!

The Brooksville Historical Train Depot is operated by the Hernando Historical Museum Association and showcases the railroad and local history of the area. Visitors can see train artifacts, model train exhibits, a 1925 fire engine and a cook/utility box car.

The museum is also located along the Good Neighbor Trail, a bike path that follows the old railroad track bed. Learn more at www.hernandohistoricalmuseumassoc.com

#FLAdventureCoast #brooksville #trainmuseum #florida #floridahistory #loveFL #brooksvillefl #hernandocounty #oldflorida #hiddengem

In the tiny town of Richloam, population 12,000, sits the Richloam General Store.

From the moment you walk through the front door, you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Of course, you can’t visit a general store without looking at the many items on the shelves.

The Richloam General Store stays true to the time period and offers goods you would have seen in the 20s and 30s; Jams and jellies, sauces, local honey, salt-cured meat, and jars of candy all offer up a taste of life in simpler times. They even have a small ice cream parlor!

For those who enjoy cruising or motorcycle touring on #FLAdventureCoast, Richloam General Store is the perfect stop along your journey. Enjoy a root beer, an ice-cream cone or pick up some BBQ sauce and sit a spell on the porch.

📍: Richloam General is located at 38219 Richloam Clay Sink Rd., Webster, FL 33597. They can be reach by phone at (800) 915-8027.

#Brooksville #oldflorida #richloam #withlacoochee #generalstore #lovefl #exploreflorida #centralflorida #sunshinestate #floridahistory #roadtrip #floridalocal

Repairs to the home’s HVAC system are underway, but house tours are postponed this weekend (July 22-23). The grounds are open, with a self-guided tour through the Hill’s history available.

Happy #InternationalMuseumDay! Ready to discover some of Florida's most unique historic sites?

Discover two antebellum homes, including one famously known for its Ghost Tours, as well as Train Depot Museum and a One-Room Schoolhouse on #FLAdventureCoast.

🔹 Historic May-Stringer House Museum
🔹 Chinsegut Hill Historic Site
🔹 Brooksville Historical Train Depot Museum
🔹 Countryman Family One-Room Schoolhouse Museum

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Today's nature walk was simply stunning! 🌸 🐝 🌳 Thank you, Jim Davis & uf_ifashernandoext, for exploring the Hill with us!

Brick streets and historic homes, museums and unique cultural sites on #FLAdventureCoast offer so many ways to discover Florida's history!

Our heritage sites include ten locations on the National Register of Historic Places, four museums, and multiple tours and itineraries for exploring the area, either on your own or with a local expert.

Swipe to explore some favorite historic sites, and discover history and heritage in Nature’s Place to Play!
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Historic events coming up at Chinsegut Hill 🍃⁠
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Located atop one of the highest points in Florida, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site includes an antebellum home that is open for tours on Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm. Tickets are required.⁠
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On Saturday, October 16, 10 am – 3 pm celebrate Founder’s Day at Chinsegut Hill Historic Site with reenactors, tours, games, music, food trucks and a picnic on the lawn. Visitors can also join the next Nature Walk at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26th.⁠
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This is by far one of our favorite hidden gems on #FLAdventureCoast! Have you visited the Richloam General Store in Webster, FL?⁠
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Stop by to hear the history behind this 1920's general store and post office, buy canned goods and delicious snacks including ice cream, 'penny candy' and every flavor of vintage soda you could possibly imagine!⁠
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"Honoring those who have put their lives on the line to serve our country and protect our freedom. “Thank you” will never be enough. 🇺🇸❤️"⁠
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The worst of #TopicalStormEta has passed over, and we're looking forward to blue skies again this weekend!⁠
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📸: @nicolefeller_

The Environmentally Sensitive Lands Program is responsible for managing ~100 acres immediately surrounding #chinseguthill. Follow the link to learn more. #eslhernando #floridasadventurecoast #chinseguthillhistoricsite #floridaconservation #fladventurecoast

Glad you had a great visit at Chinsegut Hill! ( #📷 @nicolefeller_ )⠀
"I finally got to visit Chinsegut Hill! 😍⠀
The manor house, then called Mount Airy, was built in 1847 by Francis Ederington and is located at one of the highest points in Florida at 269 feet. It was a plantation growing corn, tobacco, cotton, sugar cane, and citrus. In later years, the Robins family owned it, naming it Chinsegut Hill, and the manor had many famous guests including Helen Keller, Thomas Edison, and JC Penney. Raymond Robins served as an advisor for all seven US presidents from Teddy Roosevelt to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. If you know anything about me, you know how much I love historic houses, so this one was incredible to me!"⠀ #fladventurecoast #brooksvillefl #uniquelybrooksville #chinsegut #manorhouse #authenticflorida #discoverflorida #roamflorida #lovefl #historicplaces #floridalife

These old oaks have a story on Chinsegut Hill⠀
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A list of things to try this weekend: a slice of pie at the Florida Blueberry Festival, a stroll through downtown Brooksville, and a tour of a manor home listed on the National Register of Historic Places.⠀
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Did you know that Brooksville has a manor house dating back to the 1840s? ( #📷 @chinseguthill )
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The azaleas are blooming at Chinsegut! Have you visited the Manor House Museum yet?
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Staircase at Chinsegut Hill Retreat
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