Learn about History and More at DeBary Hall
Posted On: September 17, 2024
Enjoy some witches tea, take a creepy candlelight tour, and more at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd.
Line Dancing Lessons: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 3 and 17. Line dancing is a great way to exercise your mind and body. Join DeBary Hall staff for a fun evening full of learning beginner line dances to various music genres. This program is recommended for adults. There is a $3 charge for each class. Registration is required; call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org.
Story Time at DeBary Hall: 9:30 a.m. Fridays, Oct. 4 and 18. Children are invited to Kids Corner, a free story time featuring stories, songs, and activities. The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome.
The Benefits of Raised Beds: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. Volusia County’s master gardeners will explain the benefits of planting in raised beds and share tips on creating and irrigating a raised bed garden.
Witches Tea: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Join staff and volunteers for tea, refreshments, and magical moments. Bewitching attire is encouraged. Seating is limited, and tickets must be purchased by Saturday, Oct. 5. The cost is $20 per person, and tickets are nonrefundable. Call 386-668-3840 to reserve your tickets.
Creepy Candlelight Tours: 7:15 and 8:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26. Candles will light the way during a spooky tour designed to startle and activate the imagination. Guests can expect mild frights as they are escorted to the mansion and enter the narrow hallways and darkened rooms once occupied by 19th century wine merchant Fredrick deBary and his family. Staff will share scary tales from the past. A portion of this program will occur outdoors. Reservations are required, and space is limited; call 386-668-3840 to make a reservation. Admission is $10 per person. Children under 12 will not be admitted.
