Saturday December 6, 2008
One Day and Two Very Special Events

Christmas in the Country at Cracker Country – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

You and your family will have a great day experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of an old fashion country Christmas.  Learn how the holiday traditions of the 19th century differ from those of the 21st through hands-on historical interpretations, music, making traditional decorations and more!  Adult admission is $6, children ages six to twelve years old and senior citizens enter for $5, and kids five and under are admitted free.

This is also the Grand Opening of the all new Cracker Country General Store.  There will be free gifts to the first 50 adult guests, special drawings, tastings, and more. All guests will receive 10% off their general store purchases.  You’ll find many unique Christmas gifts at a good value.

Christmas Lantern Light Tours – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Join us for a lamplight tour through a selection of our historic homes and community buildings, illuminating how rural Floridians would have celebrated Christmas.  These tours are by RESERVATION ONLY and reservations are limited to the first 200 registrants.  The tours last approximately 45 minutes.  You may make reservations by calling 813-627-4225.  Before and after your reserved tour time make traditional decorations, hear a Christmas yarn or two and catch up on your holiday shopping in our General Store.  Adult admission is $5, children ages six to twelve years old and senior citizens enter for $4, and kids five and under are admitted free. 

Special Daytime/Evening Combination Ticket

For those guests wishing to attend both the daytime and evening events at the museum, a special combination ticket is available at a reduced rate.  Combination adult admission is $10, children ages six to twelve years old and senior citizens enter for $9, and youngsters five and under are admitted free.

Parking is free for Cracker Country museum events when visitors enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance.  For more information and reservations call 813-627-4225 on Monday through Friday during business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.