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Manager's Message
As the holidays approach and friends and family gather, it’s the perfect time to
pay a leisurely visit to Gamble Plantation Historic State Park. Whether joining
in on an informative guided tour of the mansion, picnicking under the oaks or at
the picnic pavilion or simply strolling the grounds, you’re sure to enjoy
visiting this beautiful historic park.
Don’t miss this year’s Plantation Christmas being held Sunday, December 10,
2006, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Step back in time and enjoy a mid 1800’s Christmas
complete with living history interpreters, an 1860’s soldiers encampment, period
craft demonstrations and more. Enjoy free tours of the Gamble Mansion which will
be decorated for the holidays in the 1800’s style. This is a great event for the
whole family.
- Don Bergeron, Park Manager
Welcome to Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
This antebellum mansion was home to Major Robert Gamble and headquarters of an
extensive sugar plantation. It is the only surviving plantation house in South
Florida. It is believed that Confederate Secretary of State, Judah P. Benjamin,
took refuge here after the fall of the Confederacy, until his safe passage to
England could be secured. In 1925, the house and 16 acres were saved by the
United Daughters of the Confederacy and donated to the state. Today, the mansion
is furnished in the style of a successful mid-19th century plantation. Guided
tours of the house are given six times a day, Thursday through Monday and there
are picnic tables on the grounds. The visitor center is open from 8:00 a.m.-4:30
p.m., Thursday through Monday; it is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day,
and New Year´s Day. Located in Ellenton on U.S. 301 East.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Gamble Plantation Historic State Park, please call (941)
723-4536.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Exit 224 from I-75. Head west for 1 mile on US 301. Look for the Landmark white
picket fence and turn right into the main park entrance.
Park Fees
Admission:
Admission to the park is free
Tours:
Tours are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
Tour times are 9:30 and 10:30am, and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00pm everyday that
the Visitor Center is open.
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
3708 Patten Avenue
Ellenton, Florida 34222
Phone: (941) 723-4536
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