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Visitor tip
Book a guided tour with the knowledgeable staff (visitors specifically praised tour guide Susan) to fully appreciate the innovative features Frederick DeBary added to the 1871 hunting lodge and learn detailed family history—this significantly enhances the experience compared to self-guided visits.
Visitor tip
Bring kids to the Kids Corner for free story time with songs and activities designed for preschoolers and children, making it family-friendly for multiple age groups without additional cost.
Best time
Visit during one of the seasonal programs or special themed tours (such as Christmas mansion tours or 'Lemonade Talks' by master gardeners) to experience the site in different contexts and learn about Florida conservation and history.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Site
- Built
- 1871
- Highlights
- 19th century hunting estate, National Registry of Historic Places, 8,000-sq-ft lodge with stables
- Free Programs
- Story Time, Accordion Concerts
What visitors say
We had a wonderful time at DeBary Hall Historic Site. The staff is friendly and helpful. Susan our tour guide the best! She was genuinely interested in sharing about the various historical facts about the place and the DeBary family. We…
Wow! This might have been the most interesting house tour we've ever taken. Learning the history behind the Frederick DeBary family and their property was so interesting and seeing all the innovative things Frederick added to his house…
Debary hall is such an interesting place. We have been to Christmas tours of the mansion, various programs called Lemonade talks from master gardeners about Florida gardening, and other topics in their auditorium and today we went on a…
From 363 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- DeBary Hall was built in 1871 as a winter hunting lodge for Frederick DeBary on a 10-acre historic site along the St. Johns River
- The site features a cinematic presentation that simulates what it was like to ride on a riverboat during the 1800s, providing an immersive historical experience
- DeBary Hall offers diverse programming including monthly free Story Time for children, free Accordion Concerts, line dancing classes, and themed tours like the 9-mile 'Bike Ride through History' educational tour
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