AUGUST 2016
New Smyrna Beach Public School
DIRECTOR'S CORNER
Summer is flying by. Before we know it school will be back in session so be sure to pay attention for cross walks and school zones when driving. This also means it is time to start shopping for Halloween. OK, that is some sarcasm but you know we are trained to think that way by retail companies.
 
Pokémon Go is all the rage this summer and not just with younger kids but also those that grew up with the game. If you see a group walking around staring down at their phones they might actually be playing the game and not just texting each other. For those looking for more information on what Pokémon Go is I invite you to click this article about how a gamer got hooked or check out what Wikipedia has to say.
 
Pokemon players at the Museum

After more than seven years working in our research library Dave Miner has decided it is time to move on and become a regular volunteer at our front desk. I would like to thank Dave for all he has done over the years. He started out working with Joan Westhrin and in recent years has handled the job himself. Taking over as librarian will be Walter Flanagan. Walter is a graduate of Flagler College and has been a front desk volunteer at the museum. While he will continue working at the desk he will be concentrating on continuing the work started by Dave.
 
While Walter is becoming better acquainted with the materials that we have, he would still like to help you when possible. Please remember however our library is a research library and not open for general browsing or lending of materials. If you have a research request we ask that you either contact the museum or fill out a library request form (or maybe consider submitting it for our Mysteries at the Museum column). Walter will then be in contact to set up an appointment or to further discuss your request. If you and your family have materials that you would like to donate to our library please contact me and I will make arrangements to meet with you.
 
See you at the Museum, 
Robert Redd, Executive Director
 

New Smyrna Museum  of History

Museum hours:
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday ~ Saturday
Admission by donation.
120 Sams Avenue
New Smyrna Beach
386-478-0052

River of History  Cruise
Wednesdays @ 10am
Every Wednesday at 10 am in coordination with Ponce Inlet Watersports the museum offers a River of History cruise on the Intracoastal Waterway. The tour leaves Ponce Inlet and heads south, reaching the marina area before returning north. Tours last approximately two hours.
Click here for details & pricing.
OUR MUSEUM COMMUNITY
NEW MEMBERS

Kadie H. Mullins

Memberships can be purchased  on-line.
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AllWays Traveler
Features New Smyrna Beach

As a result of the travel writers who visited from the United Kingdom back in April, we have received the final version of their New Smyrna Beach Area editorial feature that will be published in the International Travel Writers Alliance's Allways traveller in August. AllWays Traveller combines a travel feature and a travel guide to a particular destination or travel pursuit and is unique through a genuine partnership publication by providing key supporting information. The feature will be emailed to AllWays travellers (subscribers) and other potential visitors to the destination before being archived on their  website.

Ashley Gibbins and Ann Mealor are the individuals who visited our area and developed this amazing feature on New Smyrna Beach.


New Library Materials
to be Available
We would like to thank People for Drug Free Youth for their recent generous contribution of more than a dozen scrapbooks and photo albums. These albums contain photos, newspaper articles, event programs, and more, that help document the achievements of this organization. Do you know somebody who was a volunteer in this group? If so, they are most likely represented in these albums. You will be able to view these albums in our library very soon.
Dr. Roger Grange
New Smyrna Beach Public Library
Wednesday, August 10th,  11am
Archaeologist Dr. Roger Grange will be sharing his wealth of knowledge regarding the Smyrnea Settlement of Dr. Andrew Turnbull at the NSB library. Dr. Grange is professor emeritus from the University of South Florida and has conducted archaeological research across the country. He and Dot Moore are the two leading authorities on the British period of New Smyrna history. Please be sure to note that this presentation will be taking place at the New Smyrna Beach Public Library and not at the museum.
Free Genealogy Websites
Wednesday, August 17th,  2pm
Join Kim Dolce, Genealogy/Reference Librarian from the Daytona Beach Regional Library, for a PowerPoint presentation covering FREE genealogy websites. Finding your ancestors doesn't have to cost a fortune. Let Kim show you some terrific sites you should be using in your search. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Central Florida's World War II Veterans
Friday, September 2, 11am
Come out and meet author and Tavares City Council member Bob Grenier as he discusses his newest book  Central Florida's World War II Veterans. This book is part of the Images of America series published by Arcadia Publishing. Central Florida's World War II Veterans pays tribute to the courageous men and women who sacrificed and endured through this phenomenally patriotic time in American history. Represented within these pages is just a small number of the vast roll call of patriots who at one time called Florida home. One of the men showcased in this volume is the museum's very own Jim McGee! This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase.
Community Museum Meeting
Mark Lane discusses Legendary
Locals of Daytona Beach
Thursday, September 15th,  6:30pm
Join us, as we welcome award-winning Daytona Beach News Journal columnist Mark Lane. Mr. Lane is the author of the recently released Legendary Locals of Daytona Beach, published by  Arcadia Publishing . This book will be the subject of his talk. This exciting presentation will be free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Community Museum Meeting
HenryEtta Wilson
Thursday, October 20th,  6:30pm
We are proud to present Ms. HenryEtta Wilson, who will be discussing the local Jane Sheldon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This organization has played an important role in our community through the years and continues to be an active and vital group. We hope you can join us and learn more about what these wonderful ladies have done, and continue to do, for our community. You can also learn the requirements for becoming a member of the DAR. For more information on the chapter, please click here. This event is free and open to the public.
Mysteries at the Museum
Have you ever heard of a local newspaper called the Inlet Advocate? If you know anything about it drop us an email to tell us what you know. We do know that there were at least two issues distributed.
"Do you have a local mystery you would like help with? Submit your photo or question to the museum at sevhs@bellsouth.net. "


The Archaeological Lab recently made a donation to the Marine Discovery Center (MDC) in New Smyrna Beach of several boxes of old oyster shells (over 200 pounds), recovered from a British 18th century Smyrnea Settlement site.  The shell deposits were evidence of a dietary meat source utilized by the settlers who lived at that site, and may have been a primary meat source for them.  MDC will use the shells for shoreline stabilization. They may also be embedded into small nets for baby oysters to adhere and grow.
 
A $500 donation was recently given to the museum by a contractor company working in the area. This was in appreciation for archaeological monitoring services connected to their current construction site. Work was performed by Dot Moore with one morning's assistance by Sarah Bennett. 

Roger Grange/Dot Moore
Archaeology Staff

386-424-6931