Titusville

Participants explore Titusville’s history through documented events, historic landmarks, and the local lore connected to the community.

·     Introduces the Windover archaeological discovery and what artifacts reveal about Florida’s ancient inhabitants.

·     Explores Titusville’s development from Sand Point into an established Florida community.

·     Examines how steamboats, waterways, salt production, and trade supported early settlement.

·     Connects local history to the Civil War, Prohibition, World War II, and the Space Age.

·     Highlights historic architecture through the Walker Hotel, Titusville Playhouse, courthouse, churches, and preserved homes.

·     Introduces influential residents who contributed to the city’s transportation, electricity, government, and cultural life.

·     Encourages critical thinking by distinguishing documented history from local lore and reported experiences.

·     Builds listening comprehension through history presented by professional storytellers.