Visit Florida - Worth the Drive 2008 - (Page 50) 50 WWW.AAA.COM/ VISITFLORIDA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> child of former slaves, and one of 17 children, Bethune grew up in poverty but quickly realized the value of education. She became a national voice for education and human rights, and her training school eventually morphed into Bethune-Cookman University. Today, the school is a co-educational institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and its student body remains primarily African-American. Tour the campus to see its 36 stately brick buildings – the seven oldest and most impressive sit on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard. Continue on to the Museum of Arts and Sciences (386-255-0285, www.moas.org). It houses the permanent exhibit Africa: Life and Ritual (expected to re-open by Fall 2008) and more than 100 African artistic and cultural objects that represent the lives of nearly a dozen African tribal communities. Bethune Home on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach Day 3: DeLand For more African and African-American culture, drive about 20 miles west on U.S. Route 92 to the city of DeLand. Then bypass the anglers and boaters on the St. Johns River to visit the African American Museum of the Arts (386-736-4004, www.africanmuseumdeland.org). Incorporated in 1995, the museum features African artifacts and displays the work of both new and emerging African-American and Caribbean artists. The permanent collection houses about 150 artifacts, including tribal masks and ebony sculptures. Annually, six rotating exhibits show off contemporary works of art. Be sure to consult the museum’s calendar before you visit – the venue frequently hosts lectures, dance performances and other events that can really add to your experience. American Homes has villas located 15-20 minutes from Disney, 3-bed to 6-bed villas, all with pools from as little as $90 a night inclusive. We can also help you find the perfect vacation home, call us now or visit our website at www.floridavacation-villas.net. IF YOU GO > Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800-854-1234, www.daytonabeach.com > Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Eatonville), 407-363-5872, www.orlandoinfo.com > River of Lakes Heritage Corridor (DeLand), 386-775-2006, www.river-of-lakes.com American Homes Rental and Management, Inc. 2629 Waverley Barn Rd., Suite 126 Davenport, Florida 33897 866. 420. 4072 http://WWW.AAA.COM/VISITFLORIDA http://www.moas.org http://www.africanmuseumdeland.org http://www.floridavacation-villas.net http://www.daytonabeach.com http://www.floridavacation-villas.net http://www.orlandoinfo.com http://www.river-of-lakes.com
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