- June 16, 2026
The Ormond Beach Historical Society held its third annual summer camp June 1-5, and its young "discoverers" learned about the city's history through hands-on activities, storytelling, games, crafts and visits to some of the area's historic sites.
The camp is designed for children ages 8-11 and this year, discoverers learned about the Native American heritage of Florida through the stories and traditions of Jimmy Sawgrass, explored how families washed clothes from
Revolutionary War times through the Civil War era, and heard stories of local founders and visionaries, including Henry Flagler, Joseph Price, John Anderson, and the three generations of the Ormond family. They also learned about Lupe Burt, founder of the Ormond Beach Historical Society, as the Society celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2026, a press release stated.
"The excitement and curiosity shown by our young Discoverers reminds us why preserving and sharing local history is so important," said Jayne Fifer, President, Ormond Beach Historical Society. "By bringing history to life through hands-on experiences, we hope to inspire a lifelong appreciation for our community's unique heritage."
Discoverers also built and painted race cars as part of the camp's "Birthplace of Speed Day," during which they learned about racing pioneers Alexander Winton, Arthur Campbell and Fred Marriott. For the third consecutive year, local restaurateur Patrick Sullivan graciously welcomed all the Discoverers and volunteers to lunch at the Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar.
The children also toured sites including the Ormond Garage replica, the MacDonald House, The Casements, the Cupola and Cobb Cottage.
The Historical Society thanked its sponsors for their continued support: Rose Villa, Daytona State College Foundation, ABB, Jeep Beach, South State Bank and Paul Culver Construction.
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