September 12, 2025
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Built tough
Some buildings — like some people — seem to be more fortunate than others. Bensen House, aka the Grant Historical House, is one of the lucky ones.
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Some buildings — like some people — seem to be more fortunate than others. Bensen House, aka the Grant Historical House, is one of the lucky ones.
This is a story of a woman who ate fish and berries for her last meal, of a backhoe operator who stumbled upon some intriguing, round rocks in Titusville, of a developer who exhibited the right stuff and of a young archaeologist who witnessed the discovery of the century, all in a peat bog that helped deliver a window into the past.
In a newspaper story from 2004, Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science Assistant Director Marykim Brown noted that “The museum has been here for years, and we are amazed at how many people in Brevard don’t even know we’re here.”
While citrus groves, pastures, oaks and tall pines disappear around us, a group of history enthusiasts — with deep roots in Florida — plan to build a museum that will showcase the state’s fascinating past.
Historical Green Gables, saved from demolition by the efforts of a small band of determined fans, is a living history museum that tells the story of Melbourne’s early days.
At the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne, it is a case of too many hot cars, so little time. The museum is open only for nonprofit fundraisers, car activities and educational tours for school-age children.
The Wizard of Oz Museum in Cape Canaveral, now celebrating its second year, features more than 2,000 pieces of Oz history from dolls and games to T-shirts, posters and more.
Tucked away in the back of the water sports rental venue of Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach, the Florida Surf Museum serves as the historical connection to the sport of surfing throughout the state.