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We have an obligation to the community; and we’ve been fortunate in
that we can give back substantially so that others may benefit.
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rts and culture comes in many forms, and in Volusia
County there is a plethora of local art galleries,
performing arts venues and theaters. One of the
area’s most well-known locations for art is the Museum of
Arts and Sciences, in the heart of Daytona Beach.
The expansive museum, located on the grounds
of the Tuscawilla Preserve, has seen some of the most
significant contributions to the museum occur as a result
of philanthropic efforts, led by prominent Volusia County
families and businesses.
Dating back to the early 20 th century, the Root family is
known for their company’s creation of the iconic Coca-Cola
bottle in 1915 and the relocation of the booming family
business to Volusia County in 1951.
Their story is legendary, and the museum showcases
the Root family’s unrivaled collection of Coca-Cola
memorabilia, family heirlooms and Americana art, and even
two fully restored train carriages used by the family for
travel, inside the Root Family wing of the Museum of Arts
and Sciences.
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