Cracker Country - Florida State Fairgrounds - Tampa, Florida

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Cracker Country features thirteen original buildings dating from 1870-1912. These buildings were moved to their present location from throughout the state, then restored and furnished with antiques of the period.

Demonstrations include blacksmithing, spinning, making traditional "Florida Cracker" Cow Whips, woodcarving, open fire cooking, storytelling, sewing, soap making and old tool demonstrations just as was done 100 years ago.

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Click Here to download a booklet on Rural Florida Family Life 1870-1912.  This publication will help you and your students discover what life was like for early rural Florida families.

Click Here to download the 2005-2006 Home Life School Tour Teachers Guide complete with directions to the entry gate, helpful information and student activities.

 

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