Founder’s Day Picnic at Chinsegut Hill Historic Site
Schedule
Sat Oct 16 2021 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
Location
Chinsegut Hill Manor House | Brooksville, FL
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Picnic on the lawn or under a shady tree, tour the manor house and play games that were popular centuries ago.Located atop one of the highest points in Florida, Chinsegut Hill is home to a historic house situated in a 114-acre preserve.
From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history.
During the 1920s and 1930s, new owners of the home hosted progressive-era luminaries Thomas Edison, Helen Keller, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and others before eventually donating the property to the government.
Explore the diverse stories of Florida’s past in one unique location: Chinsegut Hill Historic Site.
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Where is it happening?
Chinsegut Hill Manor House, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: