The Friends of the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Farm, Inc., is a Citizen Support Organization (CSO) authorized through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, whose mission is to support the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park. Read more about us - who we are, what we do, and how you can help! |
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State ParkTours inside the farmhouse are by Park Guide only and are available during the months of October through July, Thursday through Sunday at 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. The cost for the tour is a suggested donation of $3 per Adult and $2 per Child. Guests may pay the entrance fee with the QR code at the entry gate. Staff are available and happy to answer questions and assist with outside tours. More park information | Preserving Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' LegacyMarjorie Kinnan Rawlings is the author of the American classic The Yearling. She moved to Cross Creek, Florida, in 1928. The people, the land, and the lifestyles of the people of rural north central Florida inspired her most enduring literary works. Read more about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' life story, her home, and her books. |
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Here is Home: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Cross CreekThis 40 minute documentary features interviews of J. T. Glisson, Carol Fiddia Laxton, Hettie Ross, Mrs. Dorsey Townsend, Bobby Townsend and Roy Bass. Ann McCutchan, a Rawlings biographer, narrated the story. The DVD was produced by Sonja Doctorian for the Friends of the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Farm in 2018. Click here to purchase a copy. | The one hour special program called, "Life and Times in Cross Creek: Memories and Reflections” was produced by Donna Green-Townsend for the Friends of the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Farm. Click here to purchase a copy. | Membership dollars help maintain the historic farmyard and buildings, enhance interpretation for visitors, and fund special preservation and research projects. Friends membership dollars, general donations and book sales help us purchase needed supplies to maintain the property, and programs at the property. Examples of such support are, buying house paint and supplies, seeds, plants, fertilizer, new citrus trees, baby chicks and feed. The Friends recently purchased new trail signs and maintenance equipment for the park, as well. You can help preserve this beautiful property by becoming a Friend. |
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