homestead historic town hall museum

The owner is a cute little lady who takes so much pride in her museum. She will tell you stories you can't hear anywhere else. We learned about the hurricanes, the train tracks to the keys, even 9/11 and it's affects on the area. She was beaming with pride & she was the sweetest person to talk to. She gave us recommendations for other things to see and do, and places to eat. We learned a lot about the history of the area and it's something to appreciate in this busy world. Make it a point to at least stop by and check it out. You will leave with a smile!

As in a previously mentioned reviews, Ms. Campbell was very informative. Sweet lady and has been here a long time. We visited about 4pm. The museum closes at 5pm so we were the only ones in at the time. There is various memorabilia there from photos of the early days, news and charts on hurricane Andrew, and a fire truck you can even sit in and run the siren. We left here and walked downtown. She had mentioned the first Baptist Church had damage so they turned it into a santuary and built a new building down the road. (We decided to go for a stroll and find the new church however it would have been too dark by the time we return.) The town is not scarey but using common sense you don't want to be out after dark.

Nice little place that you can see in about 20 minutes. Some books for sale and lots of pictures. If you are from the area, you'll appreciate the old pictures of Homestead and Miami. Really neat. But the neatest thing is speaking to Mrs. Campbell. Her family were pioneers in this area and she has some great stories. She's the reason to stop by and stay longer than those 20 minutes I mentioned. She puts lots of love into that place and wont mind a minute of talking about it and she is the reason for the 4 stars

Homestead Historic Town Hall Museum s a great place to just stop in and look around. There are so many pictures and artworks that represent the history of South Florida. Homestead, FL, being the gateway to the keys, has a wealth of history that curator- Ruth Campbell enjoys to share. There is a 1923 Le Franc Firetruck in the main room and you are allowed to take pictures and ring the bells. There is a great Seminole exhibit and a very interesting Henry Flagler showcase. Homestead Historic Town Hall Museum also holds an immense archive of papers collected by Isabella Krome, daughter of William Krome. The Krome family is responsible for surveying South Florida to allow the Florida East Coast Railway to continue down to the Keys. I found a link to video that help explain the Museum. Hope you enjoy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQbV1go0XGI

This makeshift museum in the former town hall/fire & police station is a bit light on artifacts and exhibits but they make up for this with their dedication and enthusiasm. Most of the displays are captioned photos and illustrations pinned to walls or standing dividers but they have gone to great lengths to preserve and share the story of Homestead's history here. Doubling as a sort of welcome/visitor information center, the volunteer docents are friendly and full of unique information. The centerpiece is a 1926 Fire Engine that they not only allowed us to climb aboard for photos, but actually crank the old siren into action. About 1/2 an hour to 45 minute visit depending on how much reading you want to do. Have lunch at El Toro Taco nearby and stop in for a wander through Homestead history.

Bonito lugar para conocer mas acerca de las tradiciones de la Florida, ambiente agradable, e agrado visitarlo haciendo caso de recomendaciones de algunas amistades.