Name: The Amazing History of Wekiwa Springs and Rock Springs
Start: 2025-09-14T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-14T12:00:00-04:00
Location: REI Winter Park Store

Did you know that Florida's first tourist attraction was at Wekiwa Springs almost 150 years ago and that there was a three story, 100 room hotel catering for guests from New York and other northern cities. Did you know that after the Civil War, there was a bustling township called Ethel at what is now Rock Springs Run state park.
Come and learn about the fascinating story of these two parks from Don Philpott who has spent over 15 years researching their histories and gathering hundreds of rare photos and documents.

Don Philpott

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