Old School: The Old Davie School Podcast

Learn about Edna Mae Potter, a Davie activist and namesake for Potter Park, from Old Davie School Intern, Jen Shaver! Also check out her preservation project in Miami -- @LincolnMemorialParkCemetery on Instagram! Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314 www.olddavieschool.org 954.797.1044

Hear about the first Davie Girl Scout Troop formed in 1927! --- Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314 www.olddavieschool.org Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with any comments or suggestions for future episodes!

Find out what's going on at the Museum this month! Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314 www.olddavieschool.org Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with any comments or suggestions for future episodes!

Learn more about the history of Davie's longest running event, the Orange Blossom Festival! Through wars, floods and now Covid-19, the Festival remains--even if we are virtual this year! If you have any Orange Blossom memories to share this month, email me at education @olddavieschool.org and we can share them on the podcast here! Follow our social media for pictures and videos of the festival through the years! Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 olddavieschool.org

Hear about the amazing life of Davie Elementary teacher, Polly Lenzen. She travelled the world and taught kindergarten and first grade at our school for over 30 years! (NOTE: There is some sound quality issues during the recorded interviews. I'm not quite enough of a sound tech to fix it, but I'm learning!) Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with your stories, comments, or suggestions for future episodes! Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 954.797.1044 www.olddavieschool.org

Learn more about Victoria Wagner, author of "The History of Davie and its Dilemma." Let us know what you think! Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with comments, questions and suggestions. Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314 954.797.1044 olddavieschool.org

Kim and Executive Director of ODSHM Leslie Schroeder round up the year's successes and challenges at the Old Davie School! And what to look forward to in 2021! Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314 www.olddavieschool.org Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with questions, comments and suggestions for future episodes!

An interview with Edna Hammer Griffin--a student and beloved teacher of Davie Elementary, longtime Davie resident and former president of the Davie Historical Society! Interview is from 1991 Orange Blossom Festival Speaker's Corner -- Email Kim with questions and suggestions for future episodes at education@olddavieschool.org -- Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 www.olddavieschool.org

Have you heard of a "Shivaree?" Learn more about this old fashioned wedding tradition and hear about it right from Davie Pioneers Jack Griffin and Raynold Saar! --- Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with any questions or suggestions for future episodes of the podcast! --- Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 954.797.1044 www.OldDavieSchool.org Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with any questions or suggestions for future episodes of the podcast!

Do you know what's special about Sewell Lock Park in Davie? Find out more about the busy lock on the canal and even about the Ashley Gang who traveled through between their crime sprees! Email Kim with questions and suggestions at education@olddavieschool.org! Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 954.797.1044 www.olddavieschool.org

A story about the town coming together for a Thanksgiving Feast after a devastating flood! Happy Thanksgiving! Be safe! Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 www.olddavieschool.org Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org

Learn about who Griffin Road is named for and their unique family houseboat on the canal! --- Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314 954.797.1044 www.olddavieschool.org education@olddavieschool.org

Learn about some of the Davie veterans of the First World War! Thank You to all those who have served! --- www.olddavieschool.org education@olddavieschool.org

Did you know there was an Old West theme park right here in Davie? Learn more on this podcast! -- Guided Tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm Saturday Specials!: Along with your guided tour of the Old Davie School on Saturdays--make a craft and take home a FREE orchid! (while supplies last!) Saturday, November 21, 10am – Historic Davie Walking Tour Enjoy a morning walk & discover the remarkable sites that are a part of Davie's unique and vibrant history! Tickets Available Online HERE Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314 954.797.1044 www.olddavieschool.org Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org

An interview with Alexandra and Angelica Zadak, founders of This Is Improv and the This Is…Legends of Yesterday podcast! Learn about how they got involved in the town through the Davie Women's Club and the Chamber of Commerce. And we tell a few spooky stories from Davie and our very own Davie School and houses! --- UPDATES: - Guided Tours of the Old Davie School and historic houses on Wednesday and Saturday at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm! Tickets can be purchased online at olddavieschool.org Coming up in October, we will have Saturday Specials--with different activities every month! Every Saturday in October, there will be a Mad Scientists Lab to mix and taste some delicious potions, as well as investigators from the War Party Paranormal group will be here to demonstrate the different equipment and techniques they use in their paranormal research! - Along with War Party Paranormal, we are offering an exclusive and unique look at the Old Davie School and the historic houses with a Late Night Paranormal Investigation on October 30 from 10pm-2am. This will be limited to a small group and tickets are available now! - Get Ready for our Historic Davie Walking Tour on November 21! Lace up your shoes and spend sometime outside getting to know the town around you as we walk about a mile loop to see some of the historical buildings nearby! Tickets are $15, and $12 for members. - Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with questions, comments or suggestions of what you would like to hear on the podcast! ... Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 954.797.1044

Meet Tim Arnwine from War Party Paranormal and learn a little bit about paranormal research! Try out different devices Saturdays, October 24 and 31 at the Old Davie School -- with guided tours at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm! Check out EVPs caught at the Old Davie School campus on our Facebook and Instagram! Visit www.olddavieschool.org for more information! - www.warpartyparanormal.com -

Not seal the animal... the town logo! A few things you may not have noticed about something you've definitely seen before! ---. Updates: - Join us for an Afternoon Field Trip for families every Thursday from 3-5pm! Step Back in Time with interactive activities like washing laundry on a washboard and writing with a dip ink pen as you learn what life was like for a pioneer child on the Everglades frontier 100 years ago. Preregistration is required and can be purchased on our website at olddavieschool.org. Only $7 a person, so pick your date today and more information at olddavieschool.org - Virtual Field Trip opportunity available now! Bring the time travelling to YOU! If you or anyone you know may be interested in taking a digital trip to the Old Davie School, let me know! Email education@olddavieschool.org for more information. - Guided Tours of the Old Davie School and historic houses on Wednesday and Saturday at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm! Tickets can be purchased online at olddavieschool.org Coming up in October, we will have Saturday Specials--with different activities every month! Every Saturday in October, there will be a Mad Scientists Lab to mix and taste some delicious potions, as well as investigators from the War Party Paranormal group will be here to demonstrate the different equipment and techniques they use in their paranormal research! - Along with War Party Paranormal, we are offering an exclusive and unique look at the Old Davie School and the historic houses with a Late Night Paranormal Investigation on October 30 from 10pm-2am. This will be limited to a small group and tickets are available now! - Get Ready for our Historic Davie Walking Tour on November 21! Lace up your shoes and spend sometime outside getting to know the town around you as we walk about a mile loop to see some of the historical buildings nearby! Tickets are $15, and $12 for members. - Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with questions, comments or suggestions of what you would like to hear on the podcast! ... Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 954.797.1044

Learn more about the homefront in Davie--the men who served, the watchtower built and manned by the residents, the Naval airfield, victory gardens and a special interview with Mrs. Barbara McCall! Updates: - Join us for an Afternoon Field Trip for families every Thursday from 3-5pm! Step Back in Time with interactive activities like washing laundry on a washboard and writing with a dip ink pen as you learn what life was like for a pioneer child on the Everglades frontier 100 years ago. Preregistration is required and can be purchased on our website at olddavieschool.org. Following CDC guidelines, masks are required and we keep the groups small to allow for social distancing.  Only $7 a person, so pick your date today and more information at olddavieschool.org   - Virtual Field Trip opportunity available now! Bring the time travelling to YOU! If you or anyone you know may be interested in taking a digital trip to the Old Davie School, let me know! Email education@olddavieschool.org for more information.   - Guided Tours of the Old Davie School and historic houses on Wednesday and Saturday at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm! Tickets can be purchased online at olddavieschool.org  Coming up in October, we will have Saturday Specials--with different activities every month! Every Saturday in October, there will be a Mad Scientists Lab to mix and taste some delicious potions, as well as investigators from the War Party Paranormal group will be here to demonstrate the different equipment and techniques they use in their paranormal research!  - And along with War Party Paranormal, we are offering an exclusive and unique look at the Old Davie School and the historic houses with a Late Night Paranormal Investigation on October 30 from 10pm-2am. This will be limited to a small group and tickets are available now!  - Get Ready for our Historic Davie Walking Tour on November 21! Lace up your shoes and spend sometime outside getting to know the town around you as we walk about a mile loop to see some of the historical buildings nearby! Tickets are $15, and $12 for members. -  We are able to host your small private events again! If you are looking for venue space for any kind of event, call us at 954.797.1044 or email events@olddavieschool.org! Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with questions, comments or suggestions of what you would like to hear on the podcast! ... Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 954.797.1044

Find out why exactly we are a town called Davie and why we're a town in the Everglades at all! Updates: Join us for an Afternoon Field Trip for families every Thursday from 3-5pm! Step Back in Time with interactive activities like washing laundry on a washboard and writing with a dip ink pen as you learn what life was like for a pioneer child on the Everglades frontier 100 years ago. Preregistration is required and can be purchased on our website at olddavieschool.org. Following CDC guidelines, masks are required and we keep the groups small to allow for social distancing. Only $7 a person, so pick your date today and more information at olddavieschool.org Virtual Field Trip opportunity available now! Bring the time travelling to YOU! If you or anyone you know may be interested in taking a digital trip to the Old Davie School, let me know! Email education@olddavieschool.org for more information. Guided Tours of the Old Davie School and historic houses on Wednesday and Saturday at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm! Tickets can be purchased online at olddavieschool.org Coming up in October, we will have Saturday Specials--with different activities every month! Every Saturday in October, there will be a Mad Scientists Lab to mix and taste some delicious potions, as well as investigators from the War Party Paranormal group will be here to demonstrate the different equipment and techniques they use in their paranormal research! And along with War Party Paranormal, we are offering an exclusive and unique look at the Old Davie School and the historic houses with a Late Night Paranormal Investigation on October 30 from 10pm-2am. This will be limited to a small group and tickets are available now! Restrictions on event venues have been lifted and we are able to host your small private events again! If you are looking for venue space for any kind of event, call us at 954.797.1044 or email events@olddavieschool.org! Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with questions, comments or suggestions of what you would like to hear on the podcast! ... Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 954.797.1044

First episode! Learn more about the history of the Davie School built in 1918, served as an elementary school till 1980, then Broward County School Board offices and now a National Register of Historic Places listed site and museum! ... Updates: Join us for an Afternoon Field Trip for families every Thursday from 3-5pm! Step Back in Time with interactive activities like washing laundry on a washboard and writing with a dip ink pen as you learn what life was like for a pioneer child on the Everglades frontier 100 years ago. Preregistration is required and can be purchased on our website at olddavieschool.org. Following CDC guidelines, masks are required and we keep the groups small to allow for social distancing.  Only $7 a person, so pick your date today and more information at olddavieschool.org Virtual Field Trip opportunity available now! Bring the time travelling to YOU! If you or anyone you know may be interested in taking a digital trip to the Old Davie School, let me know! Email education@olddavieschool.org for more information. Guided Tours of the Old Davie School and historic houses on Wednesday and Saturday at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm! Tickets can be purchased online at olddavieschool.org Email Kim at education@olddavieschool.org with questions, comments or suggestions of what you would like to hear on the podcast! ... Old Davie School Historical Museum  6650 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 954.797.1044

Welcome to Old School, a podcast from the Old Davie School Historical Museum. For more information, visit www.olddavieschool.org or email education@olddavieschool.org with comments and suggestions!