Events at Sams House

Ongoing Activities at Sams House

Saturday Bird Walks at Sams House-Every Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join the Naturalist Staff (weather permitting) to look and listen for birds around the park. From beginner to expert, all levels of birders are welcome. Bring your own binoculars. We have a limited supply to borrow. Meet in front of the cabin and white house.

Ongoing Activities at Sams House

Scavenger Hunt

Every Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Stop by the 1888 house to pick up your nature hunt. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.

Ongoing Activities at Sams House

House and Cabin Tour

Every Thursday and Saturday - 3:00 PM

Tour the inside of Brevard County's oldest standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida Vernacular-style home to learn about the Sams Family.

Pioneer Days

Celebrating the history of Merritt Island on “Pioneer Day” is an annual event that has an exciting appeal for history, art, music, and nature lovers, and children of all ages from 1 to 100. The February event is a partnership between Sams House at Pine Island and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church located on a sleepy little stretch of North Tropical Trail on North Merritt Island. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Sams House and St. Luke’s will host a wide variety of activities, most of which are free.

Pioneer Day is held near the birthday of John Sams, a citrus-grower and the first Superintendent of Brevard County Schools. Mr. Sams built the oldest standing home in Brevard County (circa 1875). The Sams Cabin is now a museum within the 1,000-acre Pine Island Conservation Area, which is owned and operated by the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program. Mr. Sams also helped to build St. Luke’s Chapel in 1888 and is buried in the church cemetery.

Primary parking available at St. Luke’s with limited parking at Sams House.
Suggested donation of $5 for parking includes continuous shuttle service between venues.