Help Preserve the Journey

Your support helps preserve, promote, and share the places, stories, landscapes, and communities that make the Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway special.

Support the Byway

A Living Connection

Why the Byway Matters

The Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway is more than a route—it connects the places, people, landscapes, and stories that make Sumter County unique. From historic communities and landmarks to working farms, natural areas, and quiet rural roads, the Byway helps preserve and share a part of Florida that remains deeply rooted in its past.

Historic Places

Discover historic sites, landmarks, communities, and stories that help tell Sumter County’s past.

Rural Landscapes

Experience scenic roads, natural areas, waterways, forests, and the rural character that defines the Byway.

Agricultural Legacy

Explore the farms, ranches, markets, and agricultural traditions that remain an important part of Sumter County today.

Explore the Heritage Corridor

Your Investment in Tomorrow

What Your Support Makes Possible

Support for the Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway helps us preserve the corridor’s identity, improve the visitor experience, promote local communities, and continue the work of sharing Sumter County’s history and natural beauty.

Become a Supporter

01 — Byway Preservation & Stewardship

Supporting projects that protect and enhance the scenic, historic, cultural, and natural character of the Byway corridor.

02 — Visitor Resources

Developing maps, guides, signage, digital resources, and other tools that help visitors discover and navigate the Byway.

03 — Local Community Promotion

Highlighting local businesses, farms, attractions, historic sites, events, and organizations throughout the corridor.

04 — Byway Signage & Improvements

Supporting signage, interpretive materials, roadside enhancements, and other projects that strengthen the Byway experience.

05 — Community Outreach

Building awareness through local events, volunteer opportunities, partnerships, educational efforts, and community engagement.

06 — Digital Resources

Maintaining and expanding online tools—including the Byway website and interactive map—to make Sumter County’s stories and destinations easier to discover.

Adopt-a-highway

Join Us Along the Byway

Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway is a proud participant in Florida Department of Transportation's Adopt-a-Highway Program, bringing volunteers together several times each year to help care for our adopted stretch of County Road 476.Whether you’re looking for a hands-on way to give back, meet others in the community, or earn community service hours, we’d love to have you join us at an upcoming cleanup.

JOIN THE NEXT CLEANUP

COLLABORATION & COMMUNITY

Community & Partnerships

The Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway thrives through the involvement of residents, businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community partners who share an interest in preserving and promoting Sumter County.

Residents & Volunteers

Volunteer, share local knowledge, participate in community projects, and help us care for the Byway.

Local Businesses

Connect your business with Byway visitors and help strengthen tourism and economic activity throughout the corridor.

Community Organizations

Partner with us to preserve local history, promote community resources, and expand opportunities along the Byway.

BECOME A PARTNER

Donor Brick Program

Be Part of Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway's Story

Help pave the way for the Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway while creating a lasting tribute along the route. Engraved bricks commemorate loved ones, families, or local businesses in enduring style.

Honor a story. Celebrate a legacy. Become part of the Byway.

Personalized Contribution Tiers

4” × 8” Personalized Brick

$50

Ideal for individual tributes or compact commemorative family names.

8” × 8” Personalized Brick

$100

Perfect for detailed narratives, organizational branding, or prominent legacy markers.

✨ Duplicate keepsake bricks are available to cherish at home.

All program proceeds directly support the placement of educational roadside kiosks and community-focused Byway resources.

Personalize Your Brick

Personalization and payment are completed securely through our Bricks R Us donor site.