Visiting the Barnacle
June 17, 2013The Barnacle Historic State Park is a great place for a meeting, family reunion, outing with the kids and many other types of events. The house on the property dates back to 1891 and provides a look into historic Florida. With beautiful water views due to the location on the Biscayne Bake, this is a great place for many types of events.
Not only is the park available for private events, but it’s also home to many special public events throughout the year, including:
Cars and Cigars – June 16th from 11am to 4pm
This is the perfect event for Father’s day with plenty of classic cars on display and hand-rolled cigars available. The Cool Ol’ Dudes will provide live musical entertainment and you can bring your own picnic or purchase grilled burgers, hot dogs and more. Kids can make a gift for Dad and this event is included in the regular $2 park admission.
Old-Fashioned July 4th Picnic – 11am to 4pm
Come out and celebrate our country’s Independence Day with a picnic or a purchased lunch from The Barnacle Society. The event will feature a scavenger hunt, kids’ crafts, live music, games and more. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 6 to 11 years of age.
Ranger Programs
Along with regular events and plenty of history, the park also provides three ranger programs:
•   Yoga By the Sea – Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:15pm
•   Guided Group Tours of The Barnacle – Held year-round on Wednesdays and Thursdays by reservation only
•   Guided Tours of The Barnacle – Held year-round Friday through Monday at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm
The Barnacle Historic State Park is open Friday through Monday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is $2 per person and museum tours are $3 for adults and $1 for children ages 6 to 12.