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Dudley Farm Historic State Park

 About Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Woman sitting at a spinning wheel working with thread at Dudley Farm Historic State Park. Photo by Irma Riley.

A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER

V. Morgan Tyrone

Schools are out and now is a wonderful time for families and individuals to visit Dudley Farm Historic State Park. We will be "Putting the Park to bed" in August and September for the annual maintenance of the 18 historic structures at the park. This allows staff to focus on maintenance by not giving guided tours for those two months but the park is still open. Schools and other groups interested in guided tours are welcome to experience a true 19th century Florida farm in the mornings from Wednesday through Sunday to see a piece of Florida's agricultural past after September 30th. We are closed Mondays and Tuesdays annually and do not have guided tours in the afternoons the remainder of the week. Self-guided tours are always available during operating hours Wednesday through Fridays in October through July. Please plan group tours by calling the Dudley Farm phone number and leaving a message with your group name, your phone number, a requested date, and number of people for the tour. Our staff will get back with you soon.

Please be mindful of discarded cigarettes in the park because they may start a structure fire or wildfire. All of our historic wooden structures are susceptible to fire and flame. Pets are only allowed in the Visitor Center area, not in or around the Farmstead.

Please call the Farm for details on our upcomming events, such as: a Quilt Show and Star Gazing in October, Cane Day in December, Plow Days in February, and the Evening at Dudley in April.

School groups and organizations must make reservations for tours one month in advance. Groups are limited to 40 people. For more information and a Program Reservation Form please call 352-472-1142.

GETTING HERE

Dudley Farm Historic State Park is located seven miles west of I-75 on State Road 26 between Newberry and Gainesville.

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PET POLICY

  • Florida State Parks Pet Policy
  • Pets are permitted in the picnic area only. Due to the sensitive nature of the farm they are not permitted at the farmstead.