Homeland Heritage Park facts for kids

Homeland Heritage Park is a special park in Homeland, Florida, that takes you on a trip back in time! It's a historical park located in Polk County, Florida. Instead of playgrounds and sports fields, this park is filled with real buildings from the 1800s. Visiting the park is like stepping into the past to see how people lived long ago. The park is located at 249 Church Avenue in Homeland.

A Journey into the Past

Homeland Heritage Park preserves several important buildings from the late 19th century. Each building tells a story about the community's history, from school days to family life.

Historic Buildings You Can See

The park has carefully moved and restored several old structures so that everyone can learn from them.

The 1878 Homeland School

The old Homeland School building, now located at Homeland Heritage Park.

Imagine going to school in a single room! The Homeland School building was built in 1878. It shows what education was like for children more than 140 years ago. Looking at this old schoolhouse can help you picture a different time in Florida's history. A plaque at the park tells visitors about the school's importance.

A plaque at the park provides details about the historic Homeland School.

The 1887 Old Homeland Methodist Church

The historic Homeland Methodist Church, a centerpiece of the park.

This beautiful old church was built in 1887. For many years, it was a central part of the community's social and religious life. The park also includes the church's former parsonage, which was the house where the church leader lived.

Homes from the 1880s

The Raulerson House, an example of a home from the 1880s.

To show what family life was like, the park features two historic homes:

• A log cabin and barn from 1888 that belonged to an English family. This shows a rustic, pioneer style of living.
• The Raulerson House, built around 1880, which gives another glimpse into the homes of Florida's early settlers.

Images for kids

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  A view of the Homeland School at the park.

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  Another angle of the historic schoolhouse.

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  Side view of the Homeland School building.

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  A panoramic shot of the school at Homeland Heritage Park.

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  A different view of the Homeland Methodist Church.

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  A vertical panorama of the church.

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  A wide view of the Homeland School.

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  The sign and plaque for the Homeland School.

See also

• List of museums in Florida