August 2022 N E W S L E T T E R

August's Museum Program Dr. Camesha Whittaker Presents Eleanor Roosevelt & Mary McLeod Bethune, An Unusual Friendship Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 6:30 pm 120 Sams Ave., New Smyrna Beach FL 32168

Dr. Camesha Whittaker of Bethune-Cookman University joins us to talk about her book, “Eleanor Roosevelt & Mary McLeod Bethune, An Unusual Friendship”. Don’t miss this fascinating program that explores the impactful friendship of two of the most influential American women of the 20th Century. Discover how these two women used their position, friendship, and personal networks to create a model of civility and transformative leadership.

Returning This October! Night At The Museum

S P O N S O R E D B Y

After a two year hiatus, Night At The Museum will return on Saturday, October 15th for what promises to be an exciting reinstatment of our most popular annual event. 2022's event will extend into Emory Bennett park as we take over Sams Ave and expand our outdoor space to provide additional room for Food, Fun and Festivities. A historic themed food presentation will feature Minorcan Seafood Chowder and Chicken Sausage Pilau, which is also spelled Pirlou, or Perloo... we just spell it GOOD! Ticket information will be available in early September for this exciting event, so keep an eye out for next month's newsletter and all the details.  Here are just a few of the other great sponsors & vendors that have committed to be a part of this year's event.

Your business, or you as an individual can support the Southeast Volusia Historical Society and New Smyrna Museum of History by being a sponsor of this exciting event. Business and Individual Level sponsorships are now available. You may view the Sponsor Levels Here. Reach out to us at the museum to claim your place in local history by supporting this import event! 386-478-0052 or NSMofHistory@gmail.com

Lois Tipton "Old Days - Old Ways Episode 3 Now Available

Join Dr. Frank Farmer as he visits with Lois Tipton as they discuss the impacts of World War II on small town New Smyrna Beach. You can also revisit our previous episodes of this interview with Southeast Volusia Counties most lively senior citizen through the following links. Episode 1 https://youtu.be/xkXYlHyuvmU Episode 2 https://youtu.be/BrJd9HTHIeM

Don't miss your opportunity to purchase a copy of Lois' popular books that share stories about growing up in New Smyrna Beach and even some recipes for favorite dishes of the past.

Supplies are limited for these special autographed editions of Lois' books on local history, a must for those who love everything NSB! Stop by the museum store of use one of the following links to order your copy today! Old Days - Old Ways https://nsbhistory.shopsettings.com/Old-Days-Old-Ways-p470998785 Old Days - Old Ways II https://nsbhistory.shopsettings.com/Old-Days-Old-Ways-2-p470989275 

President's Pen

by Marvin Owens President, Southeast Volusia Historical Society

Hello Everyone Summer is moving right along with lots happening around the Museum the last few months. Art Seibel is a busy man at the Museum. If you head upstairs you will see the great job... he completed the west wall, new drywall and painting. Art you are worth your weight in Gold!! Thank you! Our big event, Night at the Museum is slated for October 15. The Committee is working on the event which looks to the best NATM yet. This is always an exciting evening for everyone. Be watching for more information in this newsletter. I sat one day and had a wonderful meeting with Linda Hulvershorn. Her knowledge of historical archiving is vast. Linda has over ten years’ experience in this area while she was working for the National Park Service. The Museum is fortunate to have someone with her knowledge volunteering in our Museum Library. Thank you Linda for all you do, it’s greatly appreciated! And I want to thank you, the Volunteers, who step up during the summertime filling in the many open shifts while many Volunteers are away. See you at the Museum! Marvin Owens, President S.V.H.S. 

The Museum Store

We were excited to have Zach Zacharias visit our museum last month. His program shared experiences while traveling through the state with his family visiting various forts while working on this book. The book explores the history of the use of forts constructed here in Florida across a broad time period as military technology and strategies were evolving. You can purchase a copy of the book using the link below. If you missed the presentation, keep an eye on our Facebook page or this newsletter for a link to view it on our YouTube channel. Stop by the Museum Store to pick up your copy today or order from the Museum Store Online. Order link - https://nsbhistory.shopsettings.com/Florida-Forts-On-The-Edge-of-Empire-p483617710

Museum Community News

September's Museum Program

Thursday, Sept. 8th at 6:30 PM Mark Spradley Presents "Historical Photographs of the New Smyrna Beach Shoreline" Join us as we welcome museum member and local guide Mark Spradley as he shares his presentation, “Historical Photographs of the New Smyrna Beach Shoreline”.  This interactive presentation uses photography from the last 100 years and audience participation to help identify locations and changes to the local shoreline.  Audience members are encouraged to impart their memories and stories of the past.

June’s Museum Program Link Several of our members had reached out wanting to know if we would be capturing June’s Museum Program with Lea Craig on video. The program focused on the development of the plan to begin the Turnbull Settlement using information garnered from the Turnbull letters which are housed in an archive in Scotland. A big Thank You goes out to Brion Reilly, whose video capture and editing work makes it possible for us to share these programs with you via our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/_5Izi0N__EU

Your Membership and Support Matters! To become a member, Click Here New Members: Donald Griner Bryan Tudeen Susan Limor Walter Allen John & Marianne Kennedy Michael Zagorski In Memoriam: Patricia Wilson

The Southeast Volusia Historical Society was recently awarded the Guidestar Silver Seal of transparency to acknowledge the level of dedication that we provide to donors, organizations and government entities who consider donating to our organization.

Make your donation today via mail to: Southeast Volusia Historical Society Inc. P.O. Box 968 New Smyrna Beach FL 32170-0968 Donations can also be processed online by clicking the button below: Donate Now Talk to your investment planner about how you can donate your mandatory minimum IRA distribution directly to the Southeast Volusia Historical Society and not pay personal income tax on the distribution.

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The New Smyrna Museum of History 120 Sams Ave., New Smyrna Beach Fl. 32168 Phone: 386.478.0052 www.NSBHistory.org nsmofhistory@gmail.com PO Box 968, NSB, Fl. 32170-0968