Historic Haile Homestead, Florida, United States
4.5 (49 reviews) Spent Ranking #21 in Gainesville Speciality Museums
Great Tour; Interesting Historical Site!
In 1854 the Haile family, from South Carolina, established a 1500 acre Sea Island cotton plantation. The 6,200 sq ft home was the site of house parties attended by Gainesville’s finest citizens. The Hailes had an unusual habit of writing on the walls. See the "Talking Walls," over 12,500 words written by family and friends in every room. Exhibit on the enslaved builders. On National Register.
Address
8500 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608-5513
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Website
http://www.hailehomestead.org
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5ChrisH 5:00 PM Jan 14, 2020
Great visit
Two adults went here on a Saturday in early January and had a great visit. Took one of the guided tours and the guide was great. It was only the two of us with the guide. The guide took his time and we ended up spending about two hours all together. YMMV as we really enjoy history. The tour consists of the first floor and you self-guide on the second. Unique house.
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4Colleen J 5:00 PM Mar 15, 2020
Worth a stop
Interesting historical site. The story of the Haile family is worth visiting if you are in the area. The house itself, however, is very sparsely furnished, and there are no other outbuildings still standing. The visitors center has a lot of information. The house is unique in that the family and guests had written extensively on the walls!
