Located atop one of the highest points in Florida, Chinsegut Hill is home to a historic house situated in a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian …
Located atop one of the highest points in Florida, Chinsegut Hill is home to a historic house situated in a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. During the 1920s and 1930s, new owners of the home hosted progressive-era luminaries Thomas Edison, Helen Keller, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, and others before eventually donating the property to the government. Explore the diverse stories of Florida’s past in one unique location: Chinsegut Hill Historic Site.
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Sep 7, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the historical site. Ross our tour guide explained the history and that of the families that lived there. It really is well worth a visit if you like history.Full review by JayPee22
Apr 20, 2023
My husband and I visited on a Sunday afternoon. Garry led us on a tour of the house and was a wealth of knowledge about the family and the development of this part of Florida. It was a great way to s…Full review by serd_traveler
Mar 6, 2023
This building sits on one of the higher points of the Florida peninsula. Our tour guide said it was the second highest point of the peninsula, but Chinsegut Hill is actually the 10th highest point on…Full review by E L
If you just want to come to stroll around the grounds can you do this during the week or only on weekends?
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One can tour the grounds during the week if I understand it correctly. However, tours of the house only conducted on the weekends. Please contact the website’s phone number to …
One can tour the grounds during the week if I understand it correctly. However, tours of the house only conducted on the weekends. Please contact the website’s phone number to ensure accessibility to the grounds before making your trip. Touring the house will accentuate the stroll on the grounds. Good luck.
Memorial weekend this year-next month-what are the hours? I am going to be in the area and would like to visit the site
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I am unsure of their hours for the holiday weekend ... best to give them a call at 352-799-5400 or check their website. Natalie Kahler is the manager there. enjoy!
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To open our parking and transportation page. Please note that three public parking garages are within walking distance of our Water Street location. All other locations have ample parking...
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