Gamble Plantation Historic State Park, Florida, United States
4.0 (270 reviews) Monday: 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Ellenton Historic Sites • State Parks • Farms
A surprise presentation made this stop a true highlight.
I visited this beautiful site while on a quick trip to the area. Of course the site was closed due to the virus. I was walking up the the visitors center and the caretaker on duty stepped out to say Hi. There was myself and two other couples within earshot when he (His name was Jesse, I believe) offered to deliver his presentation outside at the front door of the plantation. We all anxiously said YES and Jesse went on to deliver a fact-filled, colorful presentation about the Park and the history of the area. His presentation turned what was going to be a dull walk thru the Park, into a memorable highlight of my day. It was great to interact with Jesse who could obviously be seen enjoying his work.
Address
3708 Patten Ave, Ellenton, FL 34222-2152
Mobile
Website
http://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Gamble-Plantation
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM
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Thursday : 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 15:08
User Ratings
4.0 based on (270 reviews)
Reviews
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4Steve t 5:00 PM Feb 25, 2022
Great stop for an hour or so....interesting history
First, don't expect a grand house similar to what you see around the Baton Rouge area...this is really a working plantation house with a very interesting history. The tour guide was excellent and made the tour fun.. Hours/tour times are limited so do get in advance or just before the tour starts. Whem the tour starts, the visitor center closes. Well worth your time if you're in the area...easy to find.
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4Rachael W 5:00 PM Jan 23, 2020
Worth a visit
This is one of few historic houses in the area. Although small, the guided tour was very enjoyable. The guide was very knowledgeable a kept everyone interested. It gave a real feel of what life must have been like when sugar was the main industry in Florida. There is a small, but interesting museum which charts the history of the house. It has limited opening times and is only open to guided tours so check timings before arriving.
