Beautiful building! History from Native American times to present. Loved the Mary McCloud Bethune film and exhibits. Cool, underrated spot!
August 2022
I am a history teacher native to florida. This was a wonderful historical experience. I learned information I’d never had and gained insight into Daytona :)
July 2022
Superb collection of local history. The staff is knowledgeable & friendly. No cost. Donations appreciated.
The Halifax Historical Society was founded in 1949 to gather, preserve, and present the history of the Halifax River area to educate the public. Since 1986, our home has been the former Merchant's Bank Building (circa 1910, located in the heart of Daytona Beach's historic district, a destination in itself. The museum's permanent exhibits showcase the history of the greater Daytona Beach area, from Ormond Beach through Ponce Inlet and Port Orange (known as the Halifax Area, after our river), the museum’s timeline begins with artifacts dating from 2,500 to 5,000 B.C.E.
