05/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/12/2025 08:58
Posted On: May 12, 2025
Celebrate National Trails Day, experience a traditional Victorian tea and more at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd.
June's events include:
Story time at DeBary Hall:9:30 a.m. Fridays, June 6 and 20. Children are invited to Kids Corner, a free series featuring stories, songs, and activities. The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome.
National Trails Day: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Celebrate National Trails Day with family-friendly activities. Learn how to repair your bike on the go with a demonstration at 9 a.m. Explore nature with a guided bike ride to Lake Monroe and back at 9:30 a.m., followed by a native plant walk at DeBary Hall at 10:45 a.m. Talk with partnering organizations, make a craft, enjoy snacks, and giveaways. The Volusia-Flagler Transportation Planning Organization will give away free bike helmets while supplies last. Come out, get active, and learn more about the natural spaces in your community.
Summer Tea:11 a.m. Saturday, June 14. Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a house tour. Guests may sample two teas as hostesses dressed in Victorian clothing describe the history of tea and offer instruction on tea etiquette. Seating is limited, and tickets must be purchased by June 6. The cost is $20 per person, and tickets are nonrefundable. Call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org to reserve your tickets.
DeBary Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is managed by Volusia County's Parks, Recreation and Culture Division. It's open six days a week at 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. The site is closed on Mondays. For more information, contact Lisa Perez at 386-668-3840 or lperez@volusia.org.