Barberville Pioneer Settlement

Spend a day the Pioneer Way. Students will experience many of the skills needed to survive as a pioneer in Florida, including candle making, weaving, spinning, blacksmith and/or woodworking demonstrations, butter making, and a visit to the Farm. Children will learn about tending bees for honey, make butter, and learn where eggs come from, culminating in baking a traditional lassie cake from scratch.

Learn about the unique culture of 'The Unconquered.' The Seminoles and Miccosukee people have created a rich and colorful culture. Activities include learning about Seminole patchwork, legends, the Eight Clans, weaving palmettos, creating a pinch pot, and tasting Sofkee.

Come and meet some of the citizens from the turn of the Twentieth Century, including a teacher, tradesman, tourist, logger, homemaker, and farmer.

Experience crafts and celebrations from winter festivals around the world. Activities include making candles, lace cards, poinsettia bracelets and hats, stringing popcorn, and seeing Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Welcome Spring with this hands-on program. Children will make butterflies and Spring baskets, dye eggs, play an egg game, visit the farm, and plant seeds while learning about the symbols of the earth's reawakening.