St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission
The St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission is a historic building in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States. For mild weather, aim for January, February, March, April, October, November and December (69–83°F highs).
A museum inside New Smyrna Beach
You can stay in New Smyrna Beach
St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission is inside New Smyrna Beach, which has 43 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
A visit to St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission can follow the seasons below.
St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission
The St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission is a historic building in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States. Built in 1899 as Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Faulkner Street, it was relocated to 314 Duss Street in 1956 to serve as a Catholic Mission to the African-American community. Today, it is the Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum. On April 13, 2007, the building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2007)
Nights near St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission
The closest lodging is in New Smyrna Beach (43) and Daytona Beach (139).
Daytona Beach Shores
5,187 people · 40% vacation homes
11 mi north of St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Smyrna Beach | in town | — | 43 28 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 33,182 | $395K |
| Daytona Beach | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 139 95 hotels · 29 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 88,471 | $288K |
| Daytona Beach Shores 40% vacation homes | 11 mi north | 15 min | 58 46 hotels · 8 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 5,187 | $438K |
| Port Orange | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 14 5 hotels · 2 motels · 4 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 66,395 | $317K |
| Ormond Beach | 22 mi northwest | 30 min | 46 38 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 44,692 | $355K |
| Oak Hill | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 8 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 2,188 | $314K |
| Glencoe | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 3 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 1,445 | $300K |
| Holly Hill | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 13 1 hotel · 10 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 13,268 | $205K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Good to know about St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission
Is St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission in New Smyrna Beach?
Yes. It’s inside New Smyrna Beach, FL.
When is the best time to visit St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 69–83°.
How far is St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission from Orlando?
About 45 miles southwest of Orlando, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission?
Daytona Beach (DAB), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Orlando Sanford (SFB), about 25 miles.
Where should I stay near St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission?
New Smyrna Beach (in town, 43 places to stay), Daytona Beach (15 mi, 139 places to stay) and Daytona Beach Shores (11 mi, 58 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in New Smyrna Beach
Questions and tips go in New Smyrna Beach’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.