Educational Destinations   

Join Tom Sweeney, President of the Thoroughbred Owners of Fl and co-owner /race manager of Two Bow Racing on this tour. The experience will start at the world famous Ocala Breeders Sales, where we will see many racing prospects that are worth millions of dollars. Then, off to the FTBOA racing museum ending with a beautiful drive to see one of the spectacular racing and breeding farms.

What a great opportunity to learn more about the Ocala Thoroughbred Industry from a multi-state licensed professional horseman! Participants will meet Tom at MTP Education Center to follow in own vehicle: 8415 SW 80th St. There is some walking, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.

NOTE: This is an Educational Destination course. There is a different refund policy for Art Workshops, Educational Destinations, and Local Flavors. There is a twenty-five (25) Business Day refund policy for these events. Students must notify MTP at least 25 business days before the first day of each of these registered events in order to receive a refund.

Discover all things Titanic on the Ship of Dreams two-hour thematic guided tour at the Titanic Artifact Exhibit. From construction of Titanic to her many luxuries in accommodations and technological advances of that time. Hear incredible stories of passengers and crew on board the grandest ship in the world. An artifact specialist will lead the group through the exhibition providing a personalized experience. Cost includes: exhibit admission, guided tour, bus transportation, and a bottle of water.

Tentative Itinerary:
-Bus arrive to MTP by no later than 9:10am (bring bus snacks as lunch is later)
-Bus to leave MTP for Titanic no later than 9:30am
-Bus to arrive at Titanic no later than 11:15am for two-hour tour starting at 11:45am
-Lunch on-own at either restaurant next door to the exhibit at 1:45pm
-Bus to leave the Titanic Experience no later than 3:30pm 
-Bus to arrive at MTP no later than 5:15pm

In this two-part event, participants will travel back in time while enjoying a presentation from an expert with the Ft. King Heritage Foundation about the Ft. King National Historic Landmark. The first class date will be held at MTP in a classroom where participants will learn about the fort itself, when and why it was built in Ocala, and hear stories of those who lived there. The next week, they will travel to the site to see part of the reconstructed fort first-hand. Directions and additional information for the field trip will be given the first day of class. Participants will be driving to the site independently.

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.

This museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's history with an impressive collection of fire related memorabilia. Thousands of items are on display including a segment of 9/11 World Trade Center steel, antique fire extinguishers, early medical equipment, a life net, fire alarm boxes, firefighting uniforms, a collection of international fire helmets and so much more. Learn about the devastating Thanksgiving Day Fire of 1883, why fire uniforms are blue in color, and other interesting information during this guided tour.

Registered students meet at: 615 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Ocala FL 34475. Parking is available for the Ocala Fire Museum near the police station or the fire station. The first responder complex is located just north of the railroad track and Madison Street Elementary school.

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.