Our Mission

To educate and entrust the public and future generations with knowledge of the pioneer lifestyle of our forefathers, through hands on experience, folk life demonstrations, preservation and historical exhibits.

Board of Directors

 

​

Jimmy Rogers, President

Joe Underhill, Vice President

Debbie Dinkins, Treasurer

Joan Carter, Secretary

Dennis Thomas

Eric Wendorf

Diana Johnson

John Case

Dell Hoyt

John Kern

Frank Paulhamus

Richard Schuler

​

​

 

Our History

 

In the early years, the Board of Directors led by Lura D. Bell, struggled to fulfill their dreams of rehabilitating the badly deteriorated school and provide enriching educational programming. Public programs began in 1982, and have steadily developed into those enjoyed by thousands today. The rapid growth of the children's education program influenced the School Board's decision to place a teacher on site to coordinate the programs with mandated curriculums meeting Sunshine State Standards. Additionally, over the years, the program has adapted to meet the growing need for FCAT-based learning benchmarks.

Our Vision

 

To become Florida’s

premier living history

destination.

Staff

​

Gudrun Benson, Associate Director

Su Edgar, Events Coordinator

Mathew Ford

Erick Nielsen

​

Seasonal Volunteers

Carrie Baker

Steve Davison

Jim & Laurie Bowers

Jim & Ann Marie Fulton

Richard and Rhonda McCutcheon

​

Outreach Program

 

To further the Settlement's mission, a representative is available to speak about the Settlement and it’s history to the community, at civic group meetings, retirement facilities and other public or private gathering.

 

For more information contact directors@pioneersettlement.org