UPCOMING  EVENTS

VINTAGE HOLIDAYS GUIDED TOURS DEC 6 - DEC 28 

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead decorated for the holidays! The 1856 plantation house is unique in the Nation for its “Talking Walls.” Over 12,500 words were written on the walls by family and friends going back to 1859! Learn the story of the house, the enslaved people who labored there, the Haile family – and the parties held there in the early 1900s.

Tours will be conducted from December 6th through December 28th, Saturdays (10 AM to 2 PM) and Sundays (12 PM to 4 PM). Last tour begins 45 minutes before closing. $5 per person, under 12 free! Group tours available. Private weekday tours available: Fewer than 10 people, $10 per person; 10 or more, group rate of $4 per person. Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL

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​Coming January 24, 2026: 11 AM Grand Opening of the reconstructed Kitchen! Open House follows. Free and open to the public! 

 

PAST NEWS & EVENTS

​​​​​​DECEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 29, 2024

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead. Come visit and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours. December 7th through December 29th, during regular weekend hours.  $5 per person, under 12 free. Group and weekday tours available by special appointment. Group tours: $4 per person. Weekday tours: for under 10 people, $10 per person. Under age 12 are free. Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL.

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​DECEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 30, 2023

​Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead. Come visit and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours. December 2nd through December 30th, during regular weekend hours. Closed Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. $5 per person, under 12 free. Group tours (10 or more) $4 per person. Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL.​

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"Tracing Your Ancestors" workshop coming up on Saturday, November 11th at 4 PM at the Matheson History Museum. Free! 

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"Tracing Your Ancestors" workshop coming up on Saturday, April 15th at 1 PM at Kanapaha Church, 6221 SW 75th Terrace, Gainesville.

 

History & Holidays Guided Tours -

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead and see it decorated for the holidays! This year's theme is Angels! Learn more about the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and labored there, as well as the Haile family.

Tours will be conducted from December 3rd through December 31st, Saturdays (10 AM to 2 PM) and Sundays (12 PM to 4 PM). Last tour begins 45 minutes before closing. Closed Christmas Eve & Day and New Year's Day. $5 per person, under 12 free!

Funded in part by Visit Gainesville/Alachua County, FL

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