Local History Talk - Gillespie Museum

Schedule

Tue Mar 24 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

137 W Michigan Ave, DeLand, FL, United States, Florida 32720 | Deland, FL

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Learn about Stetson University’s Gillespie Museum’s exciting past and current holdings, and hands-on science experiences offered.
This building, constructed in 1934 as a private residence, was acquired and adapted into a museum in 1979 and showcases the Museum’s minerals and rocks from around the world.
Kristen Mattson, director of the Gillespie Museum, will provide an overview of the Museum’s history, programs, and outreach.
Free and open to all ages.
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