Florida History Gets Hands-On This Weekend In Barberville

    Florida History will come alive this weekend, when the Barberville Pioneer Settlement kicks the doors open on its 47th Annual Fall Country Jamboree. A highlight on the local calendar for anyone who loves living history or the folk arts, the Jamboree promises two days of fun on the grounds of the settlement, located east of Astor on SR 40 in Barberville.
   The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Live music will be steady on eight stages around the expansive settlement, with artists bringing to life music from Florida’s pioneer days. Storytellers will offer up tales of the old days, and living history demonstrations including blacksmithing, candle making, weaving, broom making, pottery, and much more will all be part of the fun.
   Guests are invited to tour the settlement’s many historic structures, including the Barberville School House, log cabin, church, general store, and more. Saturday will include a classic car show, joining dozens of arts and crafts vendors on hand displaying a wide range of creations for sale.
   Parking is free, and admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Admission is free to settlement members - learn more at www.pioneersettlement.org.
   The settlement is located at 1776 Lightfoot Lane in Barberville, just southwest of the SR 19 and US 17 intersection.