Marjorie Kinnan Rawling's Birthday Party

Join the Sandhill Chapter of the Florida Trail Association in visiting the MKR Historic State Park on Saturday, August 9th as we celebrate Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' birthday. The free event at the MKR Historic State Park in Cross Creek will feature cupcakes, mango ice cream, music and a tour of Marjorie's historic home. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The park is located at 18700 SE CR 325 in Cross Creek. (FYI its official post office address is Hawthorne if you google it.) Don' worry its actually in beautiful rural Cross Creek,FL.

About: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park is a Florida State Park and historic site located on the former homestead of Pulitzer Prize-winning Florida author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. A National Historic Landmark, it is located in Cross Creek, Florida, between Ocala and Gainesville at 18700 SE CR 325.

Optional lunch at noon at The Yearling Restaurant, 14531 SE CR 325, in Cross Creek.

Fees: None
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