Why consider learning from George and Martha Washington?

Bill and Cara Elder are retired educators who taught in both Pennsylvania and Florida (Bill taught High School History and Exceptional Student Education; Cara taught Computer Applications and elementary).

They have been reenacting the Revolutionary War for 15 years and belong to the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line and His Majesty's 43rd Regiment of Foot. They explain and demonstrate colonial life, military life (American and British), and portray George and Martha Washington

Here are 10 great reasons to have them speak!

1 - They look like the Washingtons
2 - They have been reenacting the Revolutionary War for over 15 years
3 - They dress like the Washingtons
4 - They are affiliated with the Daughters of The American Revolution
5 - They are former educators that know their stuff
6 - They are affiliated with the Sons of The American Revolution
7 - They are able to effective role play as the Washingtons in First Person
8 - They are active in the living history community
9 - They have presentations and are willing to travel
10 - They really love doing this

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Why Consider Learning from George and Martha Washington?

Why consider learning from George and Martha Washington?

Bill and Cara Elder are retired educators who taught in both Pennsylvania and Florida (Bill taught High School History and Exceptional Student Education; Cara taught Computer Applications and elementary).

They have been reenacting the Revolutionary War for 15 years and belong to the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line and His Majesty's 43rd Regiment of Foot. They explain and demonstrate colonial life, military life (American and British), and portray George and Martha Washington

Here are 10 great reasons to have them speak!

1 - They look like the Washingtons
2 - They have been reenacting the Revolutionary War for over 15 years
3 - They dress like the Washingtons
4 - They are affiliated with the Daughters of The American Revolution
5 - They are former educators that know their stuff
6 - They are affiliated with the Sons of The American Revolution
7 - They are able to effective role play as the Washingtons in First Person
8 - They are active in the living history community
9 - They have presentations and are willing to travel
10 - They really love doing this

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A Letter, From George Washington to Martha Washington, June 18, 1775...

"You might, and I suppose did perceive, from the Tenor of my letters, that I was apprehensive I could not avoid this appointment, as I did not even pretend [t]o intimate when I should return - that was the case - it was utterly out of my power to refuse this appointment without exposing my Character to such censures as would have reflected dishonor upon myself, and given pain to my friends - this, I am sure could not, and ought not be pleasing to you, & must have lessened me considerably in my own esteem.

I shall rely therefore, confidently, on that Providence which has heretofore preserved, & been bountiful to me, not doubting but that I shall return safe to you in the fall - I shall feel no pain from the Toil, or the danger of the Campaign - My unhappiness will flow, from the uneasiness I know you will feel at being left alone - I beg of you to summon your whole fortitude Resolution, and pass your time as agreeably as possible - nothing will give me so much sincere satisfaction as to hear this, and to hear it from your own pen."

Letter, George Washington to Martha Washington, June 18, 1775

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We Enjoy Providing a Lesson in Living History & Would Love to Participate in Any Event for Your Group or School!

"I made the first Presidential Proclamation on October 3, 1789 as both houses of Congress requested that I recommend a day of public THANKSGIVING and prayer to be observed in honor of our newly ratified Constitution. It was to be on Thursday, November 26, 1789." - GEORGE WASHINGTON

George and Martha Washington depicted by Bill and Cara Elder are Historians and 1st person interpreters. We enjoy providing a lesson in living history and would love to be a part of your event or make a presentation to your group or school!

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Knowledge, Experience, Leadership, and Inspiration

"Let the reins of government then be braced and held with a steady hand, and every violation of the constitution be reprehended. If defective, let it be amended, but not suffered to be trampled upon whilst it has an existence."
GEORGE WASHINGTON, letter to Henry Lee, 1786

George and Martha Washington depicted by Bill and Cara Elder are Historians and 1st person interpreters. We enjoy providing a lesson in living history and would love to be a part of your event or make a presentation to your group or school!

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Be a Part Of Living History with the Talent Reenactments of George and Martha Washington!

Bill and Cara Elder retired from teaching in Pennsylvania public schools in 1999, and then after 10 years, retired from Florida public schools on June 9, 2009. They are historic interpreters and 18th Century reenactors who enjoy depicting life in the colonial times.

As George and Martha Washington, they have made appearances at Fort Roberdeau in Pennsylvania, The Villages, FL, The Living History Park, North Augusta, SC, and at the request of many organizations and school groups. They have delivered their message, “In God We Still Trust” at church services in Florida and Pennsylvania, as well as making topic presentations to the Sons of the American Revolution/Daughters of the American Revolution in the DeLand, FL and Ormond Beach, FL Chapters, the local historical society, and The Living History Park in North Augusta, SC, and most recently for the Lifelong Learning College in The Villages, FL.

As members of the 2nd PA Regiment of the Continental Line and 43rd Regiment of Foot in His Majesty's Army they have participated in major battle reenactments, such as Battleroad 2000 in Lexington and Concord (MA) to commemorate and celebrate the 225th anniversary of the American Revolution, Battle of Charleston (SC), Bordentown (New Jersey), Battle of the Hook (Gloucester, VA), Battle of Monmouth (New Jersey), Battle at Brandywine (PA), and many others which has added to their background knowledge of the Revolutionary War and Colonial Living.

In addition, they have contributed to living history events in Mt. Vernon, Valley Forge, Philadelphia 4th of July, Williamsburg, Princeton Battlefield (NJ), Paoli (PA), Hope Lodge (PA), Fort Roberdeau (PA).

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George and Martha Washington

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"Let the reins of government then be braced and held with a steady hand, and every violation of the constitution be reprehended. If defective, let it be amended, but not suffered to be trampled upon whilst it has an existence."
GEORGE WASHINGTON, letter to Henry Lee, 1786

George and Martha Washington depicted by Bill and Cara Elder are Historians and 1st person interpreters. We enjoy providing a lesson in living history and would love to be a part of your event or make a presentation to your group or school!

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Blue Springs Cafe

Sometimes hunger just takes over. If you're headed to a meeting early in the morning why not stop in to the Blue Springs Cafe and Lounge for breakfast, served daily starting at 6:30 AM. You can start with the Old Timer's breakfast with eggs, a biscuit and grits.

If you need something for lunch try our chicken salad sandwich or the fisherman's pride sandwich, both served with chips.

And if that doesn't get you in the door, then come for our daily Happy Hour from 4 PM to 7 PM. We have beer, wine, liquor and we'll make you your favorite shot! We hope to see you soon

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Enjoy the History & St. Johns River of wonderful Volusia County, Florida!

Hey DeBary Residents!!

Have you ever been told how much there is to do in Orange City?

Here is a cool place to see when your staying at the Heritage Inn - the Blue Spring State Park.

Blue Spring State Park is ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Orange City by tripadvisor.com

You can see manatees, alligators, and a variety of native birds! Some times more than 300 manatees visit the park during the month of December. If you like visiting: Parks; State Parks; & the Outdoors - Blue Springs is for you!  This state park offers a variety of outdoor activities including camping, hiking, canoeing, fishing, boating, snorkeling and scuba diving. Afterwards, you can return the Heritage Inn to relax after a long day of exploring.

As always, it is our great pleasure to serve you and your families. Contact us at: (386) 774-8849 or visit us at: 300 South Volusia Ave US-17-92, Orange City, Florida

www.1876heritageinn.com

Heritage Inn learn the history

Cool St Johns Facts!!

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings used the St. Johns as a backdrop in her books South Moon Under and The Yearling, and several short stories. In 1933 she took a boat trip along the St. Johns with a friend. In the upper basin, she remarked on the difficulty of determining direction due to the river's ambiguous flow, and wrote in a chapter titled "Hyacinth Drift" in her memoir Cross Creek that she had the best luck in watching the way the hyacinths floated. Rawlings wrote, "If I could have, to hold forever, one brief place and time of beauty, I think I might choose the night on that high lonely bank above the St. Johns River."

Live the History if only for one night! 1876 Heritage Inn

Heritage Inn

In 1882, the hotel was the sight of two days of negotiations concerning the city incorporation.

In 1886, owner of the hotel, Hugh DeYarman, serves as the fourth mayor of Orange City, serving a term of six years. Only five other mayors served terms as long or longer. Mr. DeYarman also served as postmaster of Orange City from 1889 to 1893.

Sometime during the early 1900’s, two additional wings were added to the west and east sides. The west wing addition added 10 hotels rooms, five upstairs and five with a shared bathroom between two rooms. The East wing added a dining room and kitchen on the first floor and 8 rooms on the upstairs.

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Heritage Inn on a Wednesday

Postal Museum's Story - Live the History!

Creation of the U.S. Postal Museum began in 1995 through the efforts of Postmaster Joe Guthrie (Deland, Florida) and postal historian and curator, Richard Feinauer. The museum started as a collection of displays temporarily housed in a ten by sixteen foot room inside the Deland Post Office. In 1998, when the Post Office relocated, a new, permanent home for the display was needed.

Orange City is seemed very well suited for a postal museum since the city and the surrounding area are at the origin of Volusia County's history. Back in 1876, the first Post Office for the area, later to be known as Orange City, was housed in the very same building as the museum now resides, 129 years later! In 1886 a Post Office was established at Blue Springs Landing, on the St. Johns River. Ten years later, the Post Office was again relocated to Orange City( do you know where) and the name was changed to the Orange City Post Office.

The Museum was established for the preservation and appreciation of postal history and postal artifacts. Through the efforts of the United States Postal Service and private individuals, there now exist numerous items on display that represent all phases of the U.S Postal Service from inception to the present time.

Walk inside a recreated Post Office from the 1940's. Visitors will see various artifacts, paperwork, books, forms, and clothing used over fifty years ago. Observe up close many postal artifacts, which have all but disappeared from modern day postal facilities. Learn about mail processing, mail delivery, stamps and postmarks. Explore the 80 foot hallway lined with over 100 shadow boxes full of postal memorabilia and hundreds of envelops categorized with such topics as slogans, Army/Navy, and many more. Find the world's largest postage stamp (???) and the one with the earliest date. Visit the special display on Orange City postal history. (Richard, would like to get this). Search through hundreds of stamps which are "free" for the taking.

The Museum is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Orlando or Daytona Beach in the 1876 Heritage Inn at 300 South Volusia Avenue (Highway 17-92) in Orange City, Florida. The Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday 10 a.m. to Noon for self-guided tours. Narrated tours are available with advance notice for tours of eight or more.

www.1876heritageinn.com | (386) 774-8849

Relive History

Following the Civil War, however, famed author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived near Jacksonville and traveled up the St. Johns, writing about it with affection: "The entrance of the St. Johns from the ocean is one of the most singular and impressive passages of scenery that we ever passed through: in fine weather the sight is magnificent." Her memoir Palmetto Leaves, published in 1873 as a series of her letters home, was very influential in luring northern residents to the state."

The 1876 Heritage Inn is available for you and your family to relive history in!

Tired of Nothing to do?

Here is a cool place to see when your staying at the Heritage Inn - the Blue Spring State Park.

Blue Spring State Park is ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Orange City by tripadvisor.com

You can see manatees, alligators, and a variety of native birds! Some times more than 300 manatees visit the park during the month of December. If you like visiting: Parks; State Parks; & the Outdoors - Blue Springs is for you!  This state park offers a variety of outdoor activities including camping, hiking, canoeing, fishing, boating, snorkeling and scuba diving. Afterwards, you can return the Heritage Inn to relax after a long day of exploring.

As always, it is our great pleasure to serve you and your families. Contact us at: (386) 774-8849 or visit us at: 300 South Volusia Ave US-17-92, Orange City, Florida

www.1876heritageinn.com

Postal Musuem's Story

Creation of the U.S. Postal Museum began in 1995 through the efforts of Postmaster Joe Guthrie (Deland, Florida) and postal historian and curator, Richard Feinauer. The museum started as a collection of displays temporarily housed in a ten by sixteen foot room inside the Deland Post Office. In 1998, when the Post Office relocated, a new, permanent home for the display was needed.

Orange City is seemed very well suited for a postal museum since the city and the surrounding area are at the origin of Volusia County's history. Back in 1876, the first Post Office for the area, later to be known as Orange City, was housed in the very same building as the museum now resides, 129 years later! In 1886 a Post Office was established at Blue Springs Landing, on the St. Johns River. Ten years later, the Post Office was again relocated to Orange City( do you know where) and the name was changed to the Orange City Post Office.

The Museum was established for the preservation and appreciation of postal history and postal artifacts. Through the efforts of the United States Postal Service and private individuals, there now exist numerous items on display that represent all phases of the U.S Postal Service from inception to the present time.

Walk inside a recreated Post Office from the 1940's. Visitors will see various artifacts, paperwork, books, forms, and clothing used over fifty years ago. Observe up close many postal artifacts, which have all but disappeared from modern day postal facilities. Learn about mail processing, mail delivery, stamps and postmarks. Explore the 80 foot hallway lined with over 100 shadow boxes full of postal memorabilia and hundreds of envelops categorized with such topics as slogans, Army/Navy, and many more. Find the world's largest postage stamp (???) and the one with the earliest date. Visit the special display on Orange City postal history. (Richard, would like to get this). Search through hundreds of stamps which are "free" for the taking.

The Museum is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Orlando or Daytona Beach in the 1876 Heritage Inn at 300 South Volusia Avenue (Highway 17-92) in Orange City, Florida. The Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday 10 a.m. to Noon for self-guided tours. Narrated tours are available with advance notice for tours of eight or more.

What Makes the 1876 Heritage Inn Special?

What makes the 1876 Heritage Inn Special?

Location
Situated in Orange City, the inn is 2.5 miles
from Blue Springs State Park and within 6 miles of Victoria Hills Golf Club and Colby-Alderman Park. Stetson Mansion and Stetson University are also within 6 miles.

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Property Features
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are available at this inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, a barber, and gift shops / newsstands are onsite.

www.1876heritageinn.com/

Room Amenities
All 30 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, plus free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Free local calls, ceiling fans, and phones are among the other amenities that our guests find nice.

www.1876heritageinn.com/

Live in the History - Stay at 1876 Heritage Inn!

The Orange City Historic District is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on April 6, 2004) located in Orange City, Florida. The district is roughly bounded by Banana, Carpenter, French and Orange Avenues. It contains 211 historic buildings and 3 structures.

In the United States, a historic district is a group of buildings, properties, or sites that have been designated by one of several entities on different levels as historically or architecturally significant. Buildings, structures, objects and sites within a historic district are normally divided into two categories, contributing and non-contributing. Districts greatly vary in size: some have hundreds of structures, while others have just a few.

The U.S. federal government designates historic districts through the United States Department of Interior under the auspices of the National Park Service. Federally designated historic districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but listing imposes no restrictions on what property owners may do with a designated property. State-level historic districts may follow similar criteria (no restrictions) or may require adherence to certain historic rehabilitation standards. Local historic district designation offers, by far, the most legal protection for historic properties because most land use decisions are made at the local level. Local districts are generally administered by the county or municipal government.

Live the History Today - if only for one night - 1876 Heritage Inn

Postal Musuem's Story - Live the History!

Postal Musuem's Story - Live the History!

Creation of the U.S. Postal Museum began in 1995 through the efforts of Postmaster Joe Guthrie (Deland, Florida) and postal historian and curator, Richard Feinauer. The museum started as a collection of displays temporarily housed in a ten by sixteen foot room inside the Deland Post Office. In 1998, when the Post Office relocated, a new, permanent home for the display was needed.

Orange City is seemed very well suited for a postal museum since the city and the surrounding area are at the origin of Volusia County's history. Back in 1876, the first Post Office for the area, later to be known as Orange City, was housed in the very same building as the museum now resides, 129 years later! In 1886 a Post Office was established at Blue Springs Landing, on the St. Johns River. Ten years later, the Post Office was again relocated to Orange City( do you know where) and the name was changed to the Orange City Post Office.

The Museum was established for the preservation and appreciation of postal history and postal artifacts. Through the efforts of the United States Postal Service and private individuals, there now exist numerous items on display that represent all phases of the U.S Postal Service from inception to the present time.

Walk inside a recreated Post Office from the 1940's. Visitors will see various artifacts, paperwork, books, forms, and clothing used over fifty years ago. Observe up close many postal artifacts, which have all but disappeared from modern day postal facilities. Learn about mail processing, mail delivery, stamps and postmarks. Explore the 80 foot hallway lined with over 100 shadow boxes full of postal memorabilia and hundreds of envelops categorized with such topics as slogans, Army/Navy, and many more. Find the world's largest postage stamp (???) and the one with the earliest date. Visit the special display on Orange City postal history. (Richard, would like to get this). Search through hundreds of stamps which are "free" for the taking.

The Museum is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Orlando or Daytona Beach in the 1876 Heritage Inn at 300 South Volusia Avenue (Highway 17-92) in Orange City, Florida. The Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday 10 a.m. to Noon for self-guided tours. Narrated tours are available with advance notice for tours of eight or more.

www.1876heritageinn.com/

What makes the 1876 Heritage Inn Special?

What makes the 1876 Heritage Inn Special?

Location
Situated in Orange City, the inn is 2.5 miles from Blue Springs State Park and within 6 miles of Victoria Hills Golf Club and Colby-Alderman Park. Stetson Mansion and Stetson University are also within 6 miles.

www.1876heritageinn.com/

Property Features
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are available at this inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, a barber, and gift shops / newsstands are onsite.

www.1876heritageinn.com/

Room Amenities
All 30 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, plus free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Free local calls, ceiling fans, and phones are among the other amenities that our guests find nice.

www.1876heritageinn.com/

Great First Person Representation of George and Martha Washington!

“I am sure that never was a people, who had more reason to acknowledge a Divine interposition in their affairs, than those of the United States; and I should be pained to believe that they have forgotten that agency, which was so often manifested during our Revolution, or that they failed to consider the omnipotence of that God who is alone able to protect them.” George Washington.

George and Martha Washington depicted by Bill and Cara Elder are Historians and 1st person interpreters. We enjoy providing a lesson in living history and would love to be a part of your event or make a presentation to your group or school!

Please visit our website:

www.georgeandmarthawashington.com