Halifax Historical Museum, Florida, United States
4.0 (64 reviews) Spent Ranking #34 in Daytona Beach History Museums
A step back into history
Daytona Beach has a rich and interesting history that would be forgotten if it were not for this gem of a museum. Set in a huge old bank building which has been preserved, the museum has collected artifacts from many periods of history in Daytona Beach. What you will learn here will surprise you. As a kid, I remember all the visits to the beach with my parents in the 60's, but I had no idea that Daytona was the home of the Women's Army Corps in WWII and more. There are great photographs of troops of women marching on the beaches and many artifacts from the war to remind us of how the U.S. had turned itselt into a fortress during the war. This is just a small part of what you wil experience here. The staff appears to be mostly experienced and enthusiastic volunteers from the local community. There is a small gift shop with some very interesting items for purchase. Come here when you are not in a hurry and want to spend some time doing a little time traveling back into history.
Address
252 S Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-4407
Mobile
Website
http://www.halifaxhistorical.org/
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 18:08
User Ratings
4.0 based on (64 reviews)
Reviews
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4Carl S 5:00 PM Sep 12, 2015
Lots to learn, nice video
I always try to hit these local museums. Five bucks gives you lots of things to see and learn. They cover everything from the early Indian days, through the early settlement and railroad, and then the speed records set on the beach.
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5Connie P 5:00 PM Oct 5, 2013
Stroll Down Memory Lane
This building was where Florida Bank and Trust was housed. I worked there in 1963 so this visit was extremely nostalgic for me as one of the first displays was about the bank's history. All the displays are nicely done and covers a variety of topics concerning Daytona & Volusia County.
