Port Orange History Lecture Scheduled For July 8th

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PORT ORANGE, FL – The historic Gamble Place is the subject of the next Port Orange history lecture.  Scheduled for Friday, July 8, 2016, the lecture begins at 1pm and will be held at the Adult Center Annex, 3738 Halifax Drive.

Gamble Place is a 175-acre property west of the interstate that dates back to 1898 when James Gamble, of Procter and Gamble fame, purchased the property.  Port Orange locals called it “Gamble Place” but Mr. Gamble named it “Egwanulti.” Attend this lecture and learn more about this National Register Historic site and the Walt Disney connection!

The lectures are always held on the second Friday of every month.  For more information on the lecture, please call 386-506-5522.