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New Smyrna Beach Area 

Arts & Culture 

#LoveNSB | VISITNSBFL.COM

Table of Contents 

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Antiques 

Arts & Theater 

History, Museums, and Historical Landmarks 

11 New Smyrna Beach 

15 Port Orange 

16 Edgewater 

17 Oak Hill 

18 Osteen 

20 Events 

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Antiques 

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Antiques 

Aberle Antiques 

405 Canal Street 

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 

386.212.1812 

aberleantiques.com 

By appt. only during the week 

Open Saturdays: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

Coronado Antiques 

& Collectibles 

1433 S. Dixie Freeway 


386.428.3331 

fb.com/coronadoantiquesmall 

Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

Featuring the finest in vintage jewelry, fine art, 

military, furniture, a huge oriental collection, 

vintage vinyl, primitives, hand painted furniture, 

local art, handmade soaps and much more. 

Accredited appraisers on staff. 

Dawn Aberle, the owner, has been involved with 

antiques for over 30 years. With five stores 

ranging from the Jersey Shore’s Point Pleasant 

Beach to Madison Avenue in New York City and, 

presently, in her own charming building. 

Antiques & Arts 

Highwaymen Gallery 

520 Andrews Street 


386.427.9910 

highwaymengallery.weebly.com 


Sunday: Closed 

The Vintage Mermaid 

526 N. Dixie Highway 

New Smyrna Beach, Fl 32168 

386.957.4700 

fb.com/us1nsb 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Saturday : 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Jeff’s Antique Mall 

501 S. Dixie Freeway 


386.423.7610 

jeffsantiquemall.com 

Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 


This inventory of the Florida Highwaymen 

paintings is one of the largest in Florida, always 

changing and growing and has been in business 

for over 15 years. Specializing in Florida 

Highwaymen paintings and Florida art. 

At Jeff’s Antique Mall, you’ll find more than 4,500 

sq. ft. jam packed full of the usual to the unusual. 

More than different 20 dealers with eclectic 

tastes, all under one roof. Offering antiques, 

jewelry, glassware, pottery and porcelain, 

furniture, textiles, art, primitives, lighting, shabby 

chic, and many, many other items. 

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New Smyrna Beach 

Antique Mall 



386.426.7825 

newsmyrnaantiquemall.com 



The New Smyrna Antique Mall is located at 419 

Canal Street in the historic district of the beautiful 

old beach town of New Smyrna Beach Florida. The 

mall has been in its present location for over 30 

years. Owner/Manager Sandy Dennison has over 20 

years of experience in the business. There are twenty 

plus dealers in her shop. Several have been with her 

for as long as she has owned the shop. They bring 

a level of expertise and knowledge that contributes 

immeasurably to the success of the mall. 

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Arts & Theater 

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Arts and Theatre 

Arts 

Antiques & Arts 

Highwaymen 

Gallery 

520 Andrews Street 


386.427.9910 

highwaymengallery.weebly.com 



This inventory of the Florida 

Highwaymen paintings is one 

of the largest in Florida, always 

changing and growing and has 

been in business for over 15 

years. Specializing in Florida 

Highwaymen paintings and 

Florida art. 

Artists’ Workshop 

Gallery 



386.402.0314 

artistsworkshopinc.com 




In 1980, the Artists’ Workshop 

Gallery was opened. Its purpose 

is to give each member an 

opportunity to display his/her 

work for public viewing. Exhibits 

are changed monthly, with 

different themes each month. 

Artists’ Workshop 

Studio 

540 Barracuda Boulevard 


386.424.9254 

artistsworkshopinc.com 

Hours Vary — Call before going 

The Workshop makes available 

its studio facilities for art classes 

and workshops approved by the 

Artists’ Workshop Board. While 

many members attend these 

classes, attendance is not a 

requirement for membership. 

Arts on Douglas 

123 Douglas Street 


386.428.1133 

artsondouglas.net 

Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 


Sunday & Monday: Closed 

Established in 1966 by artist 

and ACA founder, Doris Leeper, 

and artist/benefactor, Ed Harris. 

The gallery has formalized its 

affiliation with ACA, combining 

missions, resources and 

programs to further facilitate 

community engagement with the 

creative arts. 

Atlantic Center 

for the Arts 

1414 Art Center Avenue 


386.427.6975 

atlanticcenterforthearts.org 




Founded in 1977 by Doris 

Leeper, an internationally known 

sculptor and painter, as well as 

a visionary environmentalist, 

Atlantic Center for the Arts 

(ACA) is a non-profit, 

multidisciplinary artist 

residence facility located in New 

Smyrna Beach. 


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Bob Ross Art 

Workshop & Gallery 

757 E. 3rd Avenue 


386.423.4346 

bobrossartworkshop.com 

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 


Clay Gallery 

302 S. Riverside Drive 


386.846.8203 

clay-gallery.com 



Gallery One Twenty is a 

contemporary art gallery featuring 

the work of established mid-to-late 

career American artists. 

Harris House 

214 S. Riverside Drive 


386.423.1753 





The Bob Ross Art Workshop hosts a 

large collection of original oil 

paintings and offers classes in the 

Bob Ross unique style of oil painting 

as seen on more than 300 PBS 

stations throughout the country. 

Bruneau Art & 

Frame Gallery 



386.428.8552 

Tuesday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 



Chadds Ford 

Gallery 



386.410.6032 

awyethgallery.com 

Monday: Closed 



Discover art for your home, office 

or gift giving – Chadds Ford 

Gallery features a wide selection 

of Wyeth prints as well as original 

works of art by the Regional 

artists, with selected works by 

some of the finest National and 

International artists. 

Come visit this artist’s gallery and lush 

gardens. Located across from the 

Intracoastal Waterway next to Arts on 

Douglas and Harris House, Clay Gallery 

is home to the studio of Teresa Bowen. 

Fernandez 

Photography & 

Arts Gallery 

407 Flagler Avenue 


386.295.5254 

fb.com/FernandezArtGallery 

Monday – Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 


Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Gabriel Fernandez desires to explore 

the world, capturing the nature of 

each area’s inhabitants and the 

surroundings’ diversity. He photographs 

life, the integration of people, and 

nature. He supports local artists. 

Florida Galleria 



386.427.7979 



Open after hours for special events 

Gallery One Twenty 



386.410.4106 

galleryonetwenty.com 



Established in 1991 and located 

in the heart of a revitalized 

downtown, the Harris House has 

assumed a leadership role in 

providing arts education 

programs for children and cultural 

enrichment for adults. 

The Hub on Canal 



386.957.3924 

thehuboncanal.com 


Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Jane’s Art Center 

199 Downing Street 


386.402.8673 

janesartcenter.com 



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Jewelry of Joy 

Studio & Gallery 



386.424.6240 

jewelryofjoy.com 

Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 


Joy Badders is a nationally 

renowned, award-winning artist 

who has been creating jewelry for 

many years. She surrounds gems 

with precious metals to create 

unique jewelry that expresses the 

joy inspired by life. 

Jonah’s Cat Art 

Gallery 



513.410.1438 

samuelruder.com 

Call for hours 

Jonah’s Cat’s Art Gallery represents 

bringing art to life and life to art. This 

gallery can be found on iconic Flagler 

Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. 

Peter Wolf Toth 

Museum 

102 Arthur Avenue 

Edgewater, FL 32141 

386.795.0291 

By appointment only. Please call 

before going. 

Peter Wolf Toth has created 

sculptures called “Trail of the 

Whispering Giants” to honor 

Native Americans. He has created 

more than 74 sculptures across 

the U.S., several provinces and 

territories of Canada and Europe. 

The Ring Gallery 

311 Flagler Avenue, Unit 103 


386.427.1882 

ringart.com 

Monday – Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

TaDa Gallery 

and Gifts 

306B Flagler Avenue 


386.410.5203 

tadagallery.com 



Theatre 

The Little Theatre 



386.423.1246 

nsbplayers.org 

Box office is open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., 

and 2 hours prior to each performance. 

The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach is located on the beach 

side across the street from the Publix shopping center. Originally 

formed in 1947, the Little Theatre produces eight shows each 

season with an additional show in the summer. 

The Little Theatre is an entirely volunteer-run theatre. There are no employees and surprisingly, everything 

backstage and offstage is done by their volunteer membership. The stage crew, lights and sound, ushers, 

office staff are all volunteers. There are a number of actors and directors who are not actually members of 

the Little Theatre, but they volunteer their time on stage, nevertheless, and contribute to the Little Theatre’s 

effort of providing quality community theatre to their patrons. 


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History, Museums, 

and Historical Landmarks 

The New Smyrna Beach area is comprised of five communities: Port Orange, 

Edgewater, Oak Hill, New Smyrna Beach, and Osteen. Each community has 

its own unique history, landmarks, and cultural offerings. From museums that 

preserve photos, artifacts and even local pastimes, like surfing, to the manmade 

treasures at Old Fort Park and Turtle Mound, there’s plenty for history buffs to 

explore. Arts enthusiasts will love our local non-profit theatres and jam-packed 

calendar of art-centric events and festivals. Visit New Smyrna Beach and discover 

everything our beautiful area has to offer. 

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New Smyrna Beach 

History 

New Smyrna Beach occupies a notable place in history as the second oldest city in Florida, the site of 

the largest single attempt at British colonization in the New World. 

First settled by Europeans in 1768, Dr. Andrew Turnbull, a Scottish physician, brought 1,400 indentured 

servants from Greece and Italy to East Florida. He established the colony of New Smyrna, named after 

the hometown of his wife. The majority of the colonists came from Menorca, one of the Mediterranean 

Balearic Islands of Spain, and were of Catalan culture and language. Although the colony produced 

relatively large amounts of processed indigo in its first few years of operation, it eventually collapsed 

after suffering major losses due to insect-borne diseases and Indian raids, and growing tensions caused 

by mistreatment of the colonists under Turnbull’s overseers. About 600 survivors marched nearly 70 

miles north on Old King’s Road and relocated to St. Augustine, where they settled by 1777. Descendants 

today can trace their names to the list on the statue of Father Pedro Campos that stands in the courtyard 

of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. New Smyrna has been under the rule of four “flags”: the 

British, Spanish, United States, and the Confederate Jack. 

Museums 

Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum 

314 N. Duss Street 


386.478.1934 

blackheritagemuseum.org 


Saturday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 


The Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum, formerly known as 

the Black Heritage Festival / Museum of New Smyrna Beach, 

Inc., is one of a few of its kind in the State of Florida. It is 

housed in the 19th century restored old Sacred Heart / St. Rita 

building, built in 1899. The structure was once a place of worship 

for a congregation of Black Roman Catholics. The Centennial 

Celebration was held December 11, 1999, marking 100 years of 

the building’s existence and the official opening of the museum. 

A permanent exhibit, the Heritage House, also known as the 

“shotgun house,” was later added and located just across the 

street from the museum, with period furniture and accessories. 

The museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation for African 

American culture and history. Emphasizing the contributions of its people, the museum preserves and 

displays a collection of photos, oral histories, memorabilia and artifacts to educate citizens about the 

history of race relations in small-town Florida over the course of the twentieth century. The photos 

and oral histories speak of the hardships and triumphs of this African American community from the 

early 1900s to the present. This museum is the cornerstone of the historic West Side community in 

New Smyrna Beach, Florida and resides in the old Sacred Heart/St. Rita church building constructed 

in 1899. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free, yet 

donations are appreciated. 

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New Smyrna Museum of History 

120 Sams Avenue 


386.478.0052 

nsbhistory.org 



Founded in 1768, New Smyrna Beach is one of Florida’s oldest and most charming cities. Its unique 

history is preserved and presented in the New Smyrna Museum of History. An engaging experience for all 

ages, a visit to the museum is a must for visitors and residents alike. The focal point of the museum is an 

exhibit devoted to the founders of New Smyrna, an intrepid group of indentured Mediterranean colonists 

under the leadership of Scottish physician and diplomat, Dr. Andrew Turnbull. In addition to the New 

Smyrna Settlement Exhibit, there’s an Interior Gallery, which gives chronological overview of area history, 

starting with pre-historic Florida and continuing through 11 distinct periods. Upstairs at the museum is a 

special exhibit of early St. John’s pottery, projectile points, and other artifacts collected by the late Zelia 

Wilson Sweett, a noted local historian. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Whether it’s native American artifacts, England’s largest colonial plantation, railroad memorabilia, 

or pictures of life 100 years ago, you’re sure to find exhibit items to satisfy your interests! Be sure to 

allot at least an hour if you want to delve into the details of the exhibits offered here: The Attic, The 

Centerpiece, The Perimeter Gallery, The Archaeology Lab, The North Room, The Upstairs and The 

Museum Store. 

The New Smyrna Museum of History’s walking tours take place every Wednesday, Friday and 

Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Take a historical walking tour through the streets of New Smyrna 

Beach and learn about the largest English colony to settle in the United States. 

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Museum of East Coast Surfing 

120 Sams Avenue 


386.444.0387 

museumofeastcoastsurfing.com 

Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Sunday – Wednesday: Closed 

The New Smyrna Beach Museum of East Coast Surfing, Inc. was founded 

by a group of local surfers with more than 200 years of combined surfing 

experience. The group revived the sport of surfing in the ‘60s and became 

part of an evolution of the local surfing culture. This unique museum 

houses fascinating and extensive displays of surfing memorabilia including 

surfboards, surf art, movies, magazines, and historic photos. Anchored in 

New Smyrna Beach, the museum is not far from the famous Ponce de Leon 

Inlet, an area that draws surfers and pro surfers from around the world. It is 

appropriate that New Smyrna Beach was named as one of the “Top 10 Surf 

Towns” in 2009, and one of the best beach towns by National Geographic 

in 2009, Travel and Leisure Magazine in 2013 and Business Inside also in 

2013. 

The Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt entity. The museum displays historical surfboards, 

artifacts, art, water related films and photographs from the ‘50s through today, and includes presentations 

featuring innovators, champions, surf contests and the surfboard industry. As the surfing phenomenon 

continues to grow, the museum will preserve the rich heritage of East Coast surfing, including memorabilia, 

permanent displays, surf films, recordings and oral histories. The museum is a unique destination for 

visitors and attracts tourists from around the world. 

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Historical Landmarks 

Sugar Mill Ruins 

600 Mission Drive 


386.427.2284 

volusia.org 

The sugar mill, once part of the 

Cruger-dePeyster Plantation, was 

built in the early 19th century. 

This 17-acre historic site contains 

the ruins of the coquina sugar 

factory that was raided during a 

war between the Seminole 

Indians and the United States. 

Open daily, sunrise to sunset. 

The Old Stone 

Wharf 

South Riverside Drive and Clinch 

Street 


386.478.0052 

cityofnsb.com 

The Old Stone Wharf was the 

center of town in the 1770s. 

One of the first public works 

in Turnbull’s New Smyrna, the 

remains of the wharf are best 

seen at low tide. Two piers, made 

of coquina blocks are laid out 80’ 

long and 45’ apart. The blocks 

were set into the shell bank along 

South Riverside Drive at the end 

of Clinch Street. 

Turtle Mound at 

Canaveral National 

Seashore 

7611 S. Atlantic Avenue 


386.428.3384 

nps.gov 

Monday – Sunday: 6 a.m. – 

8 p.m. (dawn till dusk) 

Turtle Mound is a prehistoric 

archaeological site located in the 

Canaveral National Seashore. 

Standing roughly 50 feet tall, 

Turtle Mound is one of the largest 

shell middens on the Florida 

coast. The turtle-shaped mound 

is made up predominantly of 

oyster shells — the remains from 

the prehistoric Timucuan people 

who existed five to six centuries 

before European contact. Visible 

seven miles out at sea, early 

sailors used Turtle Mound as a 

navigational device. Turtle Mound 

can be reached by hiking trails 

that lead to the top of the ancient 

shell middens and provides an 

excellent view of the Atlantic 

Ocean. 

Eldora House at 

Canaveral National 

Seashore 

7611 S. Atlantic Avenue 


386.428.3384 ext. 0 

nps.gov 

Monday – Sunday: 6 a.m. – 

8 p.m. (dawn till dusk) 

Before 1876, the area that 

became known as the settlement 

of Eldora was home to Native 

Americans and few woodsmen 

who lived off the land. In the 

beginning stages, the community 

of Eldora grew and developed 

as an agricultural community 

and was also a steamboat stop, 

serving the east coast of Florida 

before the arrival of the railroads. 

The village then shifted from 

industry to “gentleman’s farming” 

where there were winter seasonal 

homes for leisure pursuits. Today, 

the Eldora statehouse (1913) is 

the last remaining home from the 

Eldora community and contains 

memorabilia telling the story of 

the town and its inhabitants. 

Old Fort Park 

115 Julia Street 


386.410.2890 

cityofnsb.com 

A mysterious 55’ x 86’ coquina 

foundation boasting walls fiveand-a-half 

feet thick. Some claim 

it was a Spanish fort predating 

St. Augustine. Others believe this 

was founder Andrew Turnbull’s 

town mansion. 

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Port Orange 

History 

Port Orange’s history is rich and unique. Starting with the prehistoric peoples of the land, namely the 

Timucuan and Seminole Indians, and with Dr. Andrew Turnbull’s New Smyrna Colony in 1768 during 

Florida’s plantation period, this area was full of explorers and efforts to tame this wild, unforgiving 

environment. 

In 1804, as an attempt to transform this area into a viable cash crop-producing land, Patrick Dean was 

granted 995 acres from the Spanish Crown. The area was later named the Dunlawton Plantation. The 

Dunlawton Sugar Mill is still standing today, despite being destroyed twice by Seminole Indians during 

the Second Seminole Indian War of 1836. 

Historical Landmarks 

Gamble Place 

1819 Taylor Road 

Port Orange, FL 32128 

386.255.0285 

moas.org/explore/gamble-place/index 

Open daily Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 


Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens 

950 Old Sugar Mill Road 

Port Orange, FL 32129 

386.767.1735 

dunlawtonsugarmillgardens.org 

Monday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. except for 

Christmas Day and New Year’s Day 

Step back in time to experience the same pristine 

environment that James N. Gamble (of Procter & 

Gamble) found so inviting during his first visit in the 

late 1800s. Included in the National Register of 

Historic Places. 

During the Second Seminole War in 1836, the 

Mosquito Roarers — a company of Florida militia 

under Major Benjamin Putnam — engaged a large 

band of Seminoles pillaging Dunlawton, a sugar 

plantation on the Halifax River. Heavy fighting 

ensued, but the militiamen were unable to disperse 

the Indians. Seminole raids eventually destroyed 

the extensive system of sugar plantations on 

Florida’s east coast and the sugar industry in this 

area never recovered. Today, the 10-acre Sugar Mill 

Botanical Gardens is a historical site as well as 

botanical gardens. 

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Edgewater 

History 

The City of Edgewater was founded by Dr. John Hawks in 1871, and was originally called Hawks Park. 

Hawks wanted to promote the small town as “A New England Village on the East Coast of Florida.” 

In 1887, there were 41 houses, with citrus and beekeeping being the main industry in the area. 

Steamboats shipped 11 tons of honey from Hawks Park in 1888. 

On October 24, 1924, the Florida Legislature approved the incorporation of the Town of Edgewater. Over 

the years, a general store, a post office, hospital, and crab meat factory were added. 

Honey also continued to be an important commodity for the area. Founded in 1940, Tropical Blossom 

Honey Company specialized in the gooey, luscious nectar, offering orange blossom, palmetto, wild and 

citrus varieties. The City of Edgewater was incorporated in 1951, and city hall and a community building 

were built by the late ‘50s. 

Today, Edgewater offers quiet, tranquil riverside living, with over 150 acres of parks. There’s also a 

thriving manufacturing base, business parks and industrial centers. Some of the most internationally 

recognized boating manufacturers are based in Edgewater, including Boston Whaler, Brunswick, 

EdgeWater Power Boats and Everglades. Adjacent to Edgewater’s ParkTowne Industrial Center, the 

largest industrial park in Volusia County, is an airport that accommodates a residential fly-in community. 

Museum 

Peter Wolf Toth Museum 

102 Arthur Avenue 

Edgewater, FL 32141 

386.795.0291 

fb.com/pages/Peter-Wolf-Toths-World-Art-Gallery/185767868300490 

Peter Wolf Toth has created sculptures called “Trail of the Whispering 

Giants” to honor Native Americans. He has created more than 74 

sculptures across the U.S., and several provinces and territories of 

Canada and Europe. Toth’s Whispering Giants range from 15 to 40 

feet in height and all resemble natives of the region in which they are located. Toth always donates the 

sculptures he creates to the town he carved it in and never charges a fee for his time. Peter Toth has a 

small gallery/studio in Edgewater, FL, where he carves small wooden statues to raise money to create 

more Whispering Giants. 

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Oak Hill 

History 

The City of Oak Hill is the southernmost city in 

Southeast Volusia County and is rich in early 

Florida history. It was originally the site of a Native 

American village called Surruque el Viejo near el 

Baradero de Suroc, which was recorded on French 

cartographer Jacque Lemoyne’s map of 1564. 

Seasonal northern loggers may have first used the 

name “Oak Hill” during the mid-1800s. 

Settlers began to arrive by 1845, after Florida 

became a state. Various Native American tribes 

were displaced, including the Seminoles, who fought 

back against losing their territory. One Seminole 

raid in 1856 resulted in the deaths of four settlers. 

Arad Sheldon, a resident, took the four bodies by 

wagon to New Smyrna Beach. 

By the start of the civil war, a salt work was 

operating, part-time stores were open, and a man 

named Mitchell had planted the first orange grove. 

Following the war, settlers began arriving in the area 

from many places. The local cemetery has eleven 

Civil War veteran burials – five from the union and 

six who served in the confederacy. 

Hotels, stores, and a post office were also 

established in the years following the war. A school 

operated by Rev. Wicks in the Congregational 

Church served a few white students in the morning 

and several black students in the afternoon. A public 

school for white students was constructed in the 

early 1890s and a prominent black freedman, Bill 

Williams, provided instruction and space for black 

students in 1901. A public school for black students 

was constructed in 1927. 

The City of Oak Hill was first chartered in 1927. 

Local government was based on a Mayor/ 

Commission with each commissioner functioning as 

head of a municipal department. The city was later 

disbanded in 1930. The country was in a depression 

and the city petitioned the government to inactivate 

the charter, which was granted. The city later 

petitioned the government in 1962 to reactivate the 

charter. Clarence Goodrich was the city’s mayor 

from 1963 to 1989, spanning 26 years. 

Business-wise, weather was a crucial factor in 

area economics, as most people were either citrus 

growers or commercial fisherman. Circumstances 

have had a tremendous impact on these 

occupations in recent years. Today, very few citizens 

are involved with these jobs now. Most commute 

between their Oak Hill home to New Smyrna or 

Edgewater, to the Canaveral Seashore Park, or to 

Kennedy Space Center. 

The City of Oak Hill is valiantly working towards 

improving its economic, environmental, and cultural 

standing, while preserving the richness of its 

history and heritage, so that residents can enjoy the 

changes that progress brings in these new times 

without losing the precious quality of days gone by. 

Historical Landmark 

Seminole Rest 

207 River Road 

Oak Hill, FL 32759 

386.428.3384 

nps.gov/cana/learn/historyculture/index.htm 

Monday – Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

Several prehistoric shell mounds dating from 2,000 BC to 1565 AD. 

Snyder’s Mound is the largest. Two turn-of-the-century buildings 

occupy the mounds and have aided in their preservation. 

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Osteen 

History 

Originally known as Saulsville, the area was first named after homesteader George Sauls. Considered the 

pioneer of the region, Saul, his wife and their children settled in the region around the 1850s. He served 

as a confederate agent during the war, helping to protect women and children. 

After the civil war, Saul remained a key player in the community, helping to open the first school and a 

Baptist church. The Saul family members were close friends with another well-known local family, the 

Osteens. Hezekiah Ellis Osteen, a cattle rancher, settled in the community in the 19th century. As the 

railroad arrived in the area, Saulsville faded away, and the area became known as Osteen. Hezekiah served 

as the town’s first sheriff, assessor, and tax collector. He also built a general store, Osteen and Sons. 

In 1925, Pell’s Citrus and Nursery was started. The family operated company grows and ships a variety 

of juicy oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines. 

While it was once incorporated, Osteen is now an unincorporated community. Near the St. Johns River, 

the area is known for its natural attractions. The 150-acre Hickory Bluff Preserve is made up of mesic 

and scrubby flatwoods, oak hammock, cypress domes, floodplain swamp and wet prairie. The Beck 

Ranch, a 250-acre park, was originally a working cattle ranch. Volusia County purchased the land to 

preserve the historical structures and provide a multipurpose park for county residents and visitors to 

enjoy. The park features huge live oak trees and Florida-friendly landscaping and still has the ranch’s 

scale house, grain silo and slaughter house. 

Beck Ranch Park 

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Events 


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Events 

IMAGES 

A Festival of the Arts - Annual event typically held 

during the end of January hosted by the Atlantic 

Center for the Arts. The weekend of festivities 

includes fine art, live music, demonstrations, 

Patron program, food trucks, spirit garden, 

student art exhibit, and a creative education tent 

with hands-on art projects. IMAGES presents 

artists from all over the nation and Canada. 

imagesartfestival.org 

Art Fiesta 

Over 200 artisans and crafters from around the 

country show and sell their wares at this annual 

art show, held on New Smyrna Beach’s historic 

Canal Street. Browse the unique art while listening 

to musical entertainment throughout this 

weekend-long event. 

Art Stroll 

The first Saturday of every month, an Art Stroll is 

held in downtown New Smyrna Beach on Canal 

Street. Artistic vendors set up along Canal Street 

from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and there is free live 

entertainment. Galleries feature solo and group 

exhibitions and artist talks in the Douglas Avenue 

area of the district and at the Hub on Canal. In 

addition to this, the Craft Beer Walk also takes 

place along Canal Street the first Saturday of 

every month from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 

and includes a six-ounce Canal Street souvenir 

glass and 12 sampling tickets that can be 

redeemed at 10 locations in the district. 

canalstreetnsb.com/news-and-events 

Black Heritage Festival 

The Black Heritage Festival is put on by the Mary 

S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum and takes place 

during the month of February. The mission is to 

increase awareness and appreciation for African 

American culture, community diversity and history 

through educational activities, which are designed 

to interest many cultures and backgrounds. 

Activities include educational tours through the 

museum, music, art, cultural exhibits, 

demonstrations, historical tools, food, dress, 

storytelling as well as life stories told by seniors 

from the New Smyrna Beach Community. 

blackheritagemuseum.org/black-heritagefestival/index 

New Smyrna Museum 

of History Walking Tours 

The New Smyrna Museum of History’s walking 

tours take place every Wednesday, Friday and 

Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Take a historical walking 

tour through the streets of New Smyrna Beach 

and learn about the largest English colony to 

settle in the United States. 

nsbhistory.org/calendar 

Art Walk 

The New Smyrna Beach Art Walk typically takes 

place the fourth Saturday of every month from 10 

a.m. – 5 p.m. Nearly a dozen local and Florida 

artists scatter along Flagler Avenue at 12 retail 

locations. Artists change each month to offer a 

unique variety of fine art and crafts. In addition to 

this, the Wine Walk also takes place the fourth 

Saturday of every month. Explore interesting 

wines inside host locations along Flagler Avenue 

from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. During the event, taste your 

choice of more than 100 showcased wines. Wine 

tasting passports are $25 and includes 20 tasting 

tickets and a keepsake wine glass. 

flaglerave.com/events 

Antique & Vintage Market 

The New Smyrna Beach Antique and Vintage 

Market is an annual event that takes place in 

downtown New Smyrna Beach on historic Canal 

Street. Browse through booths filled with antiques, 

primitives, repurposed items, jewelry, architectural 

salvage, glassware, milita and more. 

canalstreetnsb.com 

INsideOUT 

Atlantic Center for the Arts hosts several threeweek 

Master Artists-in-Residence programs 

throughout the year, featuring 125 artists from 

around the globe. Free community events are 

offered with each residency and can include 

presentations of new work, works-in-progress, and 

informal studio visits. 


For a full list of events, visit: 

visitnsbfl.com/events#/newsmyrnabeach2/ 

events?_k=2s2cu3 


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