The city was founded by Henry A. DeLand in 1876. Many of the streets are lined with oak trees as a result of his arboreal interests. DeLand is also well-known for another entrepreneur, Lue Gim Gong who was successful in producing strains of oranges and grapefruit in the late 1800s.
The DeLand Museum of Art is a 6000 sq.ft state-of-the-art gallery that began in 1951 as a small museum. The exhibitions of painting, photography, sculpture and fine crafts change on a regular basis. Art classes and lectures are also offered.
Address: DeLand Museum of Art, 600 North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720-3447, United States
Phone: 1 (386) 734-4371, Fax: 1 (386) 734-7697
DeLand Naval Air Station was officially closed in 1946 and the museum opened in 1992 to commemorate the two-seater Dauntless Dive Bomber which was critical during World War II. Memorabilia such as uniforms, aircraft models and parts, guns and photos explain the story of this naval air station.
Address: DeLand Naval Air Station, 910 Biscayne Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32724-2009, United States
Phone: 1 (386) 738-4149, Fax: 1 (386) 738-5405
African American Museum of the Arts in DeLand features a permanent collection of more than 150 artifacts, including sculptures and masks from Africa is on display. Founded in 1994, the Museum also offers a revolving gallery of both established and emerging artists, lectures, drama, dance, reading and creative programs that portray the African culture.
Address: African American Museum of the Arts, 325 South Clara Avenue, DeLand, FL 32721-1319, United States
Phone: 1 (386) 736-4004, Fax: 1 (386) 736-4088
DeLand House was built in 1886 on land that Henry A. DeLand bought from the city. Period furnishings and collectibles fill the house, and feature a collection of period photographs.
Address: Henry A. DeLand House Museum, 137 West Michigan Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720, United States
Phone: 1 (386) 740-6813, Fax: 1 (386) 740-6813
Cruise the St Johns River to watch and photograph wildlife in their natural environment. The Manatee Seeker is an aluminium pontoon boat that can carry 30 passengers.
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