National Historic Landmark-Middleton Place

National Historic Landmark-Middleton Place

This property's spacious grounds constitute the first landscaped gardens in America, with molded terraces descending to two butterfly shaped lakes.

The original house was burned by Union troops in 1865, and only one wing, dating from 1755, ...

Museum of Art and Sciences: African Art Gallery

A 2,000 square foot African Art gallery features masks, sculpted figures, ceremonial and everyday objects from a number of African tribes. Carved commemorative staffs, ritual ornaments, fetishes and 130 pieces of rare Ashante gold are highlights of the collection.

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Mary McLeod Bethune House

This simple two-story frame vernacular structure was the home of Mary McLeod Bethune from the time of its construction in the 1920s until Dr. Bethune's death in 1955. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974, the house museum contains original ...

Jackie Robinson Memorial Ball Park

Baseball Hall-of-Famer Jackie Robinson played his first exhibition game as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers farm club at this park on March 17, 1946, professional baseball's first integrated game. In 1947, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and made baseball ...

National Historic Landmark-Marshlands Dr.Verdier House

National Historic Landmark- Marshlands Dr. James Robert Verdier House

This house with an arcaded cellar shows West Indian influence in its design. It was built about 1813 for Dr. James Robert Verdier, who discovered a treatment for yellow fever.

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Childhood Home of Mayor Yvonne Scarlett-Golden (Private)

This residence was purchased in the 1860s by Mayor Yvonne Scarlett-Golden's uncle. Born in Daytona Beach in 1926, Mayor Scarlett-Golden was the first African American and only the second woman to serve as Daytona Beach mayor. Elected as Mayor of ...

National Historic Landmark-Market Hall & Sheds

National Historic Landmark- Market Hall and Sheds

Constructed in 1841, this is one of a small number of 19th-century market complexes extant in the United States.

An imposing building with Doric columns, front portico, and elaborate ironwork, it resembles ...

Bethune-Cookman University

In 1904 Mary McLeod Bethune established the Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls. At the time, her only assets were $1.50 in capital and a few packing cases for chairs. Through her persistent efforts, Bethune received funding ...

National Historic Landmark-Joseph Manigault House

National Historic Landmark- Joseph Manigault House

Built in 1790, this is the first Neoclassical building designed by architect Gabriel Manigault. His design reflects the architectural influence of Robert Adam.

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National Historic Landmark-Lancaster County Jail

National Historic Landmark- Lancaster County Jail

Completed in 1823, this three story stuccoed building reflects innovations by the architect. He omitted dungeons and designed cells for better air circulation.

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