Built in 1916 by the Ormond Beach Women's Club, the MacDonald House is now home to the Ormond Beach Historical Trust and Welcome Center, where visitors can peruse the museum, speak with the well-versed staff, and view a video and other exhibits that chronicle the history of Ormond Beach.
Built in 1916 by the Ormond Beach Women's Club, the MacDonald House is now home to the Ormond Beach Historical Trust and Welcome Center, where visitors can peruse the museum, speak with the well-versed staff, and view a video and other exhibits that chronicle the history of Ormond Beach. The house itself is worth a look with its soaring ceilings, twenty-foot-tall windows, and magnificent ballroom, which speak to the grandeur of the early 20th century.
The Welcome Center offers various tours, including a wonderful two-hour trolley tour that takes visitors to more than thirty historical sites, such as the Fairchild Oak, various plantation ruins and historical homes, The Casements, and the Tomoka Basin. Walking, bike, and car tours are also available. Visitors should plan ahead to take advantage of these tours, as reservations are necessary.
