1887 Logo

Eatonville 1887

Better Together

Eatonville 1887 is a storytelling tour sharing the history of our beloved communities Maitland and Eatonville, Florida.

Eatonville 1887

We Work Better Together

Eatonville 1887 is working to protect the town’s cultural heritage. We are advocating for the land deal to be reversed, and we are bringing world attention to this issue. Our vision is to preserve the cultural heritage of Eatonville 1887 and promote tourism in north Orange County, Florida and the United States Of America.

Tour Location

Location

Maitland, Florida

Location

Eatonville, Florida

Eatonville 1887

The Town Freedom Built

Eatonville 1887 is working to protect the town’s cultural heritage. We are advocating for the land deal to be reversed, and we are bringing world attention to this issue. Our vision is to preserve the cultural heritage of Eatonville 1887 and promote tourism in north Orange County, Florida and the United States Of America.

Tour Location

Location

Maitland, Florida

Location

Eatonville, Florida

Tour Overview

Hiking

Let's Explore The Best Nature.

Maecenas felis dis lacinia neque vel laoreet tempus. Eu metus porta euismod libero conubia magna. Potenti praesent vestibulum litora inceptos natoque. Est cubilia mollis a cras hac. Velit vivamus eu netus dictumst semper taciti tempus.

Eatonville 1887

Better Together

Eatonville 1887 is a storytelling organization sharing the history of our beloved communities Maitland and Eatonville, Florida.
About Eatonville 1887

History comes alive on this incredible walking tour through Florida's history.

The itinerary starts in Maitland and ends up at Eatonville, where you can explore more about the past century!

Land Back is recognizing and bringing attention to the sensitive, historical land deal of the Hungerford property. In 1887, two decades after slavery, freed people incorporated to become the first black municipality. The Hungerford property was donated to this municipality by a white northerner, Charles Hungerford, and the town residents of Eatonville purchased additional acres. In the name of God and freedom, the land was then dedicated to educating the sons & daughters of slaves, with deed restrictions placed on the land to protect from predators who one day would want to take it by any means necessary. That day has come. We the friends of Eatonville are standing to make a wrong a right, and shining the lights of the economic injustice.

In God We Trust.

Book Our Tour

Maitland and Eatonville Tour

Step into history and immerse yourself in the captivating journey through Maitland and Eatonville. Discover the town's rich past while exploring its vibrant present-day locations!

EXCLUSIVE

Buy Merch

Support Local History

Embrace history and show your support for our local historian as you explore Maitland and Eatonville. Plus, our tour merchandise is locally printed for a truly authentic experience!

Experienced Travel Agent

Nec dictum finibus senectus amet nibh posuere massa

World Class Tourism Agency

Nec dictum finibus senectus amet nibh posuere massa

Reasonable Price Package

Nec dictum finibus senectus amet nibh posuere massa

Affordable Guide Teams

Nec dictum finibus senectus amet nibh posuere massa

Why Choose Us

We are the go-to place for a story.

Our founder, John Beacham has years of history and relationships in both places and his heart settles with the people of Maitland & Eatonville as he continues to unite us by sharing stories from each community that many people from all over the world love so much!
Our Leadership

Awesome People Behind Us.

Our walking tour guides are seasoned historians with over 30 years of expertise, as well as dedicated community leaders. They bring a unique blend of historical knowledge and local commitment to the Eatonville and Maitland communities.

John Beacham

Founder & Tour Expert Walking tour curator & Maitland Eatonville Historian.

Dr. Scott French

Maitland Eatonville Historian.

Achievement

Our Achievement and Award

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Luctus porta semper aptent morbi. Vestibulum lectus tempus augue dictumst enim commodo facilisis. Mus laoreet scelerisque habitant urna dui sem diam. Purus dis nam eget. Scelerisque placerat lectus lorem etiam. Elementum integer phasellus lectus.

testimonials

What People Are Saying

Who knew what transpired 150 years ago in Maitland and Eatonville, just north of Orlando in Florida? Its story is a piece of local American history that you don’t learn about in school, but one that you can seek out later. You can learn that Lake Lily was originally called St. John’s hole, and that it nurtured freed slaves who squatted on its shores when they had few other options. You learn how a nearby plot of land was deeded by Captain Eaton, a northern abolitionist, to become Eatonville, a place where freed slaves could purchase homes in dignity and freedom. It’s a real story of America that you never really hear about, but you feel more at peace knowing, and seeing the places where it all happened.

Beth Landa Traveler

    A great overall experience. I have known John for years and his love & passion for Eatonville really are brought to light during this tour. I give it 5 stars!

    Niki Traveler

    Thank you so much for the tour of Eatonville. I loved seeing each landmark and hearing the detailed story of the town. So much history right here in our own backyard.

    Melinda Lee Traveler

      John & Dr. French were excellent tour guides. They were well-versed in the history of the Maitland and Eatonville connection. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Orlando, Florida.

      Yukito Traveler
        Latest Article

        News & Blog

        MLK day walking tour of Maitland & Eatonville.
        A tour of the Smithsonian African-American museum Washington DC
        Eatonville water tower
        Joe Clark founder of Eatonville.
        Loewis Lawrence in northern Republican who convince Josiah Eaton to sale him the land to sell to blacks that lived around Lake  Lilly.
        Item Title