Discover Your City's Roots
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Being born and raised near Sanford, Florida, I knew everything there was to know about celery. It sounds ridiculous, but hear me out: Sanford was known as “The Celery City” and the “Celery Capital of the World.” Celery crops were as far as the eye could see for decades, my dad went to Seminole High (also known as the Celery Feds), and I even grew up on Celery Avenue (you can’t make this stuff up!).
Like many towns all around this great state, Sanford’s economy thrived from agriculture and generations of hard working farmers. That’s why I encourage you to look into the backstory of the town you grew up in – or the city you’re living in today. I bet you’ll be amazed at the stories you’ll find.
If you’re interested in checking out the rich history of my hometown, here are some great resources:
Sanford Museum
520 E. First Street
Sanford, FL 32772
There’s no better place than here to check out everything there is to know about Sanford’s origins and founder Henry Shelton Sanford. Memorabilia include photographs, family histories, and sports collections.
www.sanfordfl.gov/index.aspx?page=456
Celery Soup – Florida’s Folk Life Play
230 E. First Street
Sanford, FL 32771
Celery Soup collects stories as part of their ongoing oral history project. Come by the Historic Sanford Welcome Center on the third Saturday of each month during Art Walk (6:00-9:00 pm) and pass down family stories or memories from growing up around here!
www.celerysoupsanford.com
Celery City Craft
114 S. Palmetto Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
While you’re in Sanford, check out a local favorite hangout. This Sanford Neighborhood Taproom and Bistro has 51 craft beers (18 of which are Florida brews!) on tap, great food, and numerous special events and street fairs throughout the year.
www.celerycitycraft.com
It just takes a little digging to discover the cool history of your hometown. Happy discovering!
Do florida,
Chad Crawford
Like many towns all around this great state, Sanford’s economy thrived from agriculture and generations of hard working farmers. That’s why I encourage you to look into the backstory of the town you grew up in – or the city you’re living in today. I bet you’ll be amazed at the stories you’ll find.
If you’re interested in checking out the rich history of my hometown, here are some great resources:
Sanford Museum
520 E. First Street
Sanford, FL 32772
There’s no better place than here to check out everything there is to know about Sanford’s origins and founder Henry Shelton Sanford. Memorabilia include photographs, family histories, and sports collections.
www.sanfordfl.gov/index.aspx?page=456
Celery Soup – Florida’s Folk Life Play
230 E. First Street
Sanford, FL 32771
Celery Soup collects stories as part of their ongoing oral history project. Come by the Historic Sanford Welcome Center on the third Saturday of each month during Art Walk (6:00-9:00 pm) and pass down family stories or memories from growing up around here!
www.celerysoupsanford.com
Celery City Craft
114 S. Palmetto Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
While you’re in Sanford, check out a local favorite hangout. This Sanford Neighborhood Taproom and Bistro has 51 craft beers (18 of which are Florida brews!) on tap, great food, and numerous special events and street fairs throughout the year.
www.celerycitycraft.com
It just takes a little digging to discover the cool history of your hometown. Happy discovering!
Do florida,
Chad Crawford
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As a native Floridian, Chad Crawford has always loved his home state, and he’s made it his mission to share it with the world. He’s often called Florida’s Ambassador for this very reason. Emmy award-winning how to Do florida with Chad Crawford began as a way to combine Chad’s passions – filmmaking, Florida, and literally anything outdoors – but has evolved into a passion project. The more he travels the state, meeting people whose livelihood is the land (and water), the more aware he has become of the issues facing Florida – namely the water crisis. He has worked alongside Florida Fish and Wildlife, Coastal Conservation Association, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Agriculture, Everglades Foundation, Captains for Clean Water, and author Richard Louv in directed efforts to help preserve Florida’s natural resources, and to communicate how we can all be part of solving the environmental problems the state is facing today.
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Recognizing that the next generation needs be part of this conversation, he created an Emmy award-winning kids’ show, The Outsiders Club. The series is geared toward kids and young families, takes place outdoors, and educates viewers in a fun and meaningful way about how they can care for Florida’s environment. Chad uses his platforms to create fans of Florida, but more importantly, he’s interested in creating advocates for Florida. He often says, “When people experience the real Florida they are more likely to take interest in the issues that affect it.” His famous sign-off “Get out and Do Florida” has incited a movement of people, stoking renewed interest in our state’s environmental issues. He encourages his fans to both enjoy Florida and be part of preserving its resources, saying, “If we all do just a little, well, that’s a lot.” Chad and his wife live in Central Florida with their four children.
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