Barberville Pioneer Settlement
Barberville Pioneer Settlement
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
About
We offer self-guided tours, guided tours, field trips, and special events. We have 18 historical structures and thousands of historical artifacts depicting life in the late 1880s and early 1900s. The Barberville Central High School was built in 1919 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also in its original location is the Historic Joseph Underhill House - circa 1879 and the area's first and oldest brick residence which is undergoing historic preservation. Our church, log cabin, country store, turpentine still, bridge tender's house, quarters house, and railroad depot were moved to the property during the 1980s. We are a registered non-profit organization established in 1976. Our Mission is to educate and entrust the public and future generations with knowledge of the pioneer lifestyle through hands-on experience, folklife demonstrations, preservation, and historical exhibits.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Levi I
3 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
This educational experience was truly amazing! Great local history, engaged staff and volunteers. Both my tween and little enjoyed it. This is a small museum and requires some walking. I would recommend it to anyone visiting! Families, grandparents and their grandchildren or just someone looking to spend a couple of hours and learn some local history. the best $20 I spent on my trip!
Written March 3, 2020
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Thank you for the great review and the visit!
Written March 4, 2020
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Mike B
Greenville, SC604 contributions
Feb 2020
It was a gorgeous day here (Feb 9, 2020) - about 74 degrees and sunny, so the wife and I wanted to do ANYthing outside. We've lived in Volusia County for almost 40 years and have never visited this place, incredibly. It's fascinating - they have a bunch of old buildings that were saved and moved here rather than destroyed, and a ton of antique tools and farm equipment. The schoolhouse is amazing. My only suggestion would be to label more of the items, especially the farm tools. We had no idea what most of them were used for. Check their events calendar too - there's a ton of stuff going on here, mostly during the week.
Written February 10, 2020
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KMW-FL
Port Saint Lucie, FL686 contributions
Sep 2021
We took a couple of hours to stop in this quaint little primitive village for an awesome walk about. It has about 18-20 buildings, lots of history, and a small gift shop. We had a self guided tour which was pretty neat (we were the only guests at the time). The gentleman that checked us in, gave us a brief overview of the village as well as a booklet that helped our walk through to be thorough and on point. We visited each of the buildings, some we were allowed to enter, others were roped off due to the pandemic; however, we were still able to 'see' into them all except the caboose. There were peacocks, chickens, donkey, goats and lots of things to see. Don't miss the peacock 'tail' on the woodshop building and take a picture with you as the centerpiece!!! Fun. The 1919 high school is in the center of the village and was neat to walk through and read about it. Don't miss this 'gem' while in the DeLand area. Small entry fee, but worth the time and money if you're into history of the areas you visit.
Written September 13, 2021
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Brian_Lesley01
Exmouth, UK58 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Spent a great couple of hours at this very interesting historic open air museum. We did a self guided tour as we were supplied with a map with details of each of the buildings. Way round we spoke to some of the volunteers who were very friendly and informative. There is no refreshments available on weekdays.
Written February 7, 2020
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340cruiser
St. Petersburg, FL534 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Great place to spend a couple of hours. The girl at the welcome center was very friendly. There are a couple of videos you can watch and they are informative. The grounds are well kept and interesting. There's also some animals to see there.
Written April 23, 2023
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Nicky Meredith
St. Augustine, FL514 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
We had such an interesting stroll around the well maintained facilities. It was like stepping back in time, and was a really different way to spend the afternoon. It definitely makes you realize how much easier things are today, in regards to technology and other advances that we take for granted.
Written November 28, 2019
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John S
Bedford, PA36 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
Visited this the other day, 2/18/2015, and had a fairly interesting tour. At the time we visited we (three of us) were the only visitors there. The price is $5.00 for seniors and children ages 6 to 12. Adults pay $8.00. The price is well worth it. There were no guides or docents on the premises, so we were on our own. They provided us an excellent brochure with detailed information of all the different buildings and other structures in the Settlement. Getting around the grounds was easy. . Aside from the brochure there were little or no information plaques about the various structure. So make sure each member of your party gets a brochure at the time you check-in. At the time we were there we had the feeling that we were walking through a pleasant "ghost town". Take the time to go through all the buildings that are there, and don't miss seeing the 110 year old "tour" boat that use to ply the waters of the St. John's River. You can see the boat to the right as you drive into the Settlement. However you can get a much better view by walking behind the building in which the office is housed. ENJOY!
Written February 19, 2015
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Andrew W
St. Petersburg, FL42 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
I've been privileged to have been a craft demonstrator at the Fall Jamboree for many, many years, so I speak from a longstanding knowledge of and in deep admiration of the settlement. My wife and I demonstrate all over the state, and Barberville Pioneer Settlement is one of our favorite stops during the season. The painstaking restorations, the living interpretive history, the incredible festivals and events, the deeply dedicated full-time staff that keep this incredible memory alive on a daily basis .... I've been in awe for many, many years. You can see history in the movies and on tv. You can read about it in books. But let me tell you something... nothing substitutes for being able to walk through it, to immerse yourself in a living breathing exhibition of it, and to ultimately become part ... of history unfolding before your very eyes. I have utter respect for and deep admiration of the full-time staff and the people who plan the settlement's events. Every event is worth attending.
Written November 11, 2015
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Thanks so much Andrew W for the very well versed review. We appreciate everyone that comes out to help us make our events successful! It takes way more than our small staff to put on events of this scope. Volunteers, Musicians, Vendors and Visitors all play a part. Our non-profit organization relies on the funds from these type of events to provide historical educational programs to students and to keep up the maintenance of our 18 historical structures. Your review has done an exceptional job of describing what we are all about!
Written November 16, 2015
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Jennifer D
New Smyrna Beach, FL7 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
My family and I went to Barberville on Saturday (Eve before Father's Day) for the "Olde Florida Celebrate" sponsored by MACDeland. The admission was free when we went and apparently you can get in free on certain days too! If you're looking to spend an hour or two, this is the place for you - We learned about farm life, how blacksmiths created forks and fireplace pokers, how brooms were made, etc.
We also ate swamp cabbage, lassie cake, baked beans and pulled pork - All of which were delicious. This place is a self-guided tour but it's interactive (such as candlemaking) and shows you just how life was really lived. Sadly, we didn't see the Indian exhibit but it was still nice! Stop on by if you have the time, it's a great fast stop on your travels!
We also ate swamp cabbage, lassie cake, baked beans and pulled pork - All of which were delicious. This place is a self-guided tour but it's interactive (such as candlemaking) and shows you just how life was really lived. Sadly, we didn't see the Indian exhibit but it was still nice! Stop on by if you have the time, it's a great fast stop on your travels!
Written July 1, 2014
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zarkant
Altamonte Springs, FL3 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
went here on a whim and it was one of the best one hour road trips we have made here in Central Florida. living in the Orlando area there are lots of things to do, but this one was not only entertaining but educational as well. demonstrations of iron working, sewing and weaving skills, restored buildings all were facinating. The outside kitchen served a satisfying lunch at a very reasonable price and most of all, everyone at the property was wonderful, open, friendly and truly interested in sharing their love of Florida history.....although this is free, making a small donation to keep this program alive is well worth it.
Written June 14, 2017
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I found it hard to push a small wheeled wheelchair through gravel ares put they do have some ramp areas
Written August 25, 2021
I read that the reenactments are each weekend, is that correct? Or do they only dress up and do reenactments during festivals?
Written May 6, 2018
Debra W
Barberville, Florida
Not sure where you may have gotten that information but it is not correct.
We have living history demonstrators on the grounds every Second Saturday of the month and during special events.
We offer self-guided tours during regular operating hours and there may be demonstrators on the grounds if you should happen to visit during a scheduled field trip.
We also offer guided tours by reservation for groups with a minimum of five people or $50.
Our operating hours are seasonal and beginning May 14th we are open Tuesday through Saturday 9am - 4pm
Written May 7, 2018
I saw a video taken before Christmas, where trees are sold and artist wood carving. What happen on the week after christmas? Thanks!
Written February 25, 2018
Debra W
Barberville, Florida
The video was promoting our one day event called A Florida Christmas Remembered. We do not have demonstrations and vendors every day.
Written February 26, 2018
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