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St. Johns River Adventure

From early discovery to present times, the St. Johns River brings Florida residents and visitors alike a pathway to adventure and serene tranquility. Our St. John’s River talk brings to life the glory day’s of this most important river and how it

Cruise Around the World

with Ron and Alice

Come join us as we share the highlights and adventures of an “Around the World” cruise. Our fantastic trip began and ended right here in Florida, giving us an expanded view of the world and how early explorers and plantation owners migrated to our shores. Early exploration from Europe set the stage for our growth in North America and Caribbean neighbors. Plantations were established throughout the Americas and Caribbean Islands.

Visit West Volusia History Along the St.

Johns River with Ron and Alice

Come join us as we share the highlights and adventures of a journey through the early towns of Volusia County along the St. John’s River. Volusia County has a unique history in the mid and late 1800’s before the “Iron Horses” began criss- crossing the state. Steamboats were king along the St. Johns River before trains became the accepted method of transportation. We have captured the essence of this growth transition as we wander uo the St. Johns River with you.

Visit East Volusia Historic Places

with Ron and Alice

Come join us as we share the highlights and adventures of East Volusia and it’s historic places. Our 2nd book “Ormond Beach Historic Places” provides the catalyst for this presentation and has been expanded to include all historical sites along the Volusia County East Coast. This presentation provides insight into the many historical sites including Ormond Beach, Holy Hill, Daytona Beach, Port Orange and Ponce Inlet. From early plantations to reclaimed historic sites, this talk brings to life events and environmental challenges our early pioneers dealt with and the results we enjoy visiting today reminding us of early struggles and accomplishments.

Discover Daytona’s

Pioneer Aviator and Early

Florida Aviation with Ron

and Alice

Alice wrote the book about early Florida aviation and went on to write the history of aviation through the ages. Alice brings to life how the largest hotel in Daytona Beach became the playground for the rich-and-famous in the early 20th century and thrilled at opportunities to fly off the beach with early aviators. Learn all about this fascinating early aviatrix.
Ron and Alice Howell, local Volusia County Historians and Authors, bring to life our Florida East Coast plantation history... Relive our history through film and Power Point presentation... Join us as we view and discuss early 20th century photos of many plantations and contrast them against restoration accomplishments of today. Hear about how early settlers discovered and rediscovered our early history involving Florida land ownership and changing of the guard as Spain and Britain occupied these lands. Learn about the effect of the Seminole wars which devastated these early plantations and ended the plantation era. Over a century later after the Civil War ended, early settlers in Florida rediscovered 100’s of plantations along the St. Johns River and Florida East Coast and began the restoration process as communities grew and prospered. Let us captivate you with plantation stories that tell this fascination story of early Florida.
Ruth Law and her Curtis Pusher (Actual Film Footage) Ruth Law in her Curtis Pusher… St. Johns River Adventure Cruise Around the World with Ron & Alice East Volusia Historic Places Early Ormond Entrepreneur John Anderson West  Volusia Historic Places Daytona’s Original Peabody Auditorium 1905 Ormond/Daytona Memories Discover Birthplace-of-Speed Facts Early Ormond Beach Pioneers Early Florida East Coast Plantations Discover the Lost Causeway in Volusia County Hotel Ormond Ormond’s Santa Lucia Plantation Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens Museum of Arts & Sciences - Root Gallery Early Clarendon Hotel/Plaza Resort Early Tomoka River Excursions East Volusia Pioneers Reenactors, historians and authors, Ron & Alice at Hotel Ormond.
Reenactors, historians and authors, Ron & Alice Howell
We are expanding our Presentation listing to accommodate the many requests for talks throughout Volusia and Flagler counties. If you don’t find the information you are looking for, please contact Ron via email and I will help answer your questions regarding our presentations…
ron@halifaxcountry.com
Discover Daytona’s Early Aviator - Ruth Law

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St. Johns River Adventure

From early discovery to present times, the St. Johns River brings Florida residents and visitors alike a pathway to adventure and serene tranquility. Our St. John’s River talk brings to life the glory day’s of this most important river and how it
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Cruise Around the

World with Ron

and Alice

Come join us as we share the highlights and adventures of an “Around the World” cruise. Our fantastic trip began and ended right here in Florida, giving us an expanded view of the world and how early explorers and plantation owners migrated to our shores. Early exploration from Europe set the stage for our growth in North America and Caribbean neighbors. Plantations were established throughout the Americas and Caribbean Islands.

Visit West Volusia History Along the St.

Johns River with Ron and Alice

Come join us as we share the highlights and adventures of a journey through the early towns of Volusia County along the St. John’s River. Volusia County has a u n i q u e history in the mid and late 1800’s before the “Iron Horses” began criss-crossing the state. Steamboats were king along the St. Johns River before trains became the accepted method of transportation. We have captured the essence of this growth transition as we wander up the St. Johns River with you.

Visit East Volusia

Historic Places with

Ron and Alice

Come join us as we share the highlights and adventures of East Volusia and it’s historic places. Our 2nd book “Ormond Beach Historic Places” provides the catalyst for this presentation and has been expanded to include all historical sites along the Volusia County East Coast.

Discover Daytona’s

Pioneer Aviator and

Early Florida

Aviation with Ron

and Alice

Alice wrote the book about early Florida aviation and went on to write the history of aviation through the ages. Alice brings to life how the largest hotel in Daytona Beach became the playground for the rich- and-famous in the early 20th century and thrilled at opportunities to fly off the beach with early aviators.
Ruth Law and her Curtis Pusher (Actual Film Footage)
Talk detail - Iron Horse Arrival...
Ron and Alice Howell, local Volusia County Historians and Authors, bring to life our fascinating history... Relive our history through our short stories, actual film clips and fact-filled power point presentations...
Book - Ormond Beach Historic Places... Historic Places Along St John's River...
Ruth Law in her Curtis Pusher…
We are expanding our Presentation listing to accommodate the many requests for talks throughout Volusia and Flagler counties. If you don’t find the information you are looking for, please contact Ron via email and I will help answer your questions regarding our presentations…  ron@halifaxcountry.com St. Johns River Adventure Cruise Around the World with Ron & Alice East Volusia Historic Places Early Ormond Entrepreneur John Anderson West  Volusia Historic Places Discover Daytona’s Early Aviator - Ruth Law 1905 Ormond/Daytona Memories Discover Birthplace-of-Speed Facts Early Ormond Beach Pioneers Early Florida East Coast Plantations Discover the Lost Causeway in Volusia County Hotel Ormond Ormond’s Santa Lucia Plantation Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens Museum of Arts & Sciences - Root Gallery Early Clarendon Hotel/Plaza Resort Early Tomoka River Excursions East Volusia Pioneers Daytona’s Original Peabody Auditorium