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The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Historic Site provides a rich collection of exhibits which highlight the history and heritage of Florida, specifically Volusia County.

Volusia County students may be out of school for the Summer; however, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum Programs Department continues to light the way for education across the county! Read on to learn more about this summer’s educational programs.

The Association is happy to announce the recent restoration of four of the five Cuban rafts currently on display at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and museum. The completion of this project will allow the museum to continue its interpretation of this important period in both Cuban and American history for many years to come. We invite you to visit the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum in the near future to see in person, the exceptional job completed by Mike and Steve.

Come celebrate your Spring vacation with a day of fun, good eating, and adventure in beautiful Ponce Inlet!

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum offers several Outreach Educational Programs throughout the year. Students and teachers may choose to schedule one of these programs to enjoy in the comfort of their own classroom or media center.  With the exception of guided tours and a few select workshops, the Preservation Association’s Educational Outreach Program offers hands-on interactive workshops and activities, historic reenactments, traveling exhibits, oral presentations, and much more!

On February 13th, 2022, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum hosted organizations and historical societies from across the state of Florida as part of Volusia County’s first Indigenous Peoples Heritage Day. More than 400 guests were treated to a day of education, remembrance, and fun. Taking months to plan, the hard-working staff of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and the guest organizations delivered wonderful presentations, educational workshops, and activities that intrigued visitors of all ages.