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The Pioneer House is located behind the building near the farm. The project, spearheaded by Barbara & Dick McCall, is an example of how the pioneer spirit in Davie lives on. Over 30 members of the Davie Historical Society, Friends of the Old Davie School, and the community at large came together to work on this project. The Pioneer House was officially opened at the Dedication Ceremony held on June 29, 2002.
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| Pioneer House Finished |
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| Welcome To The Pioneer House! |
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The Pioneer House is a replica of a 1908 Early Settler’s Shack that would have been found along the banks of the C-11 Canal after it was dredged. Most of the early farmers that came to this area would have lived in a dwelling like this until they were able to build a larger house. The house construction project, spearheaded by Barbara and Dick McCall, is an example of how the pioneer spirit in Davie lives on. Over 30 members of the Davie Historical Society, Friends of the Old Davie School, and the community at large (many of them Davie pioneer family descendents) came together to work on this project. The Pioneer House was officially opened at a Dedication Ceremony held on June 29, 2002. The Pioneer House is an integral part of our educational school tour program Step Back in Time. The children learn about how these early settlers had to make do with what they had and had to produce everything that they needed. During event such as the Orange Blossom Festival, the public can visit with costumed re-enactors and taste some good old fashioned home cooking.
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