66: Silver Springs State Park: Florida's First Theme Park

Emileigh went on vacation, so you know what that means! Yep, she is taking you with her! In this episode, the girls explore the rich history of Florida's first theme park, Silver Springs!    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  [email protected]   Check us out on TikTok!  https://www.tiktok.com/@illequipped.histo   Find us on YouTube!  https://www.youtube.com/@Ill-EquippedHistory    Donate to our Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/illequippedhistory   Sources: Emileigh's brain is a source in this episode since she didn't take enough notes while there. If she says a stat that a little off, please forgive her and remember that she is truely ill-equipped.    https://silversprings.com/park-history/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCa9ckCTcCM   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Springs_State_Park   https://www.trailoffloridasindianheritage.org/silver-springs-state-park/#:~:text=Silver%20Springs%20in%20Marion%20County,550%20million%20gallons%20per%20day.   https://dos.fl.gov/historical/preservation/florida-main-street/ask-the-locals/silver-springs-ocala/#:~:text=In%201934%2C%20Ray%20and%20Davidson,and%20other%20handicrafts%20for%20sale.   https://www.concertarchives.org/venues/silver-springs   https://moviesites.org/silversprings.htm   https://theweeklychallenger.com/remembering-paradise-park-central-floridas-tourist-attraction-for-colored-people/#:~:text=White%20entrepreneurs%20Carl%20Ray%20and,Black%20vacationers%20in%20the%20country.