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The DeSoto County Historical Society, Inc. was formed in 1986. Membership runs from January to December each year and is based on payment of yearly dues. Bebe Jackson is the current president.  

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DeSoto County Historical Society, Inc.

P. O. Box 1824

Arcadia, FL  34265

(863) 494-6607

bebebradbury@aol.com

 

Board of Directors

Bebe Jackson President 
Dennis Tyson Vice President 
Michelle Potter  Secretary 
Mitzie McGavic Treasurer
James Chancey Director 
Arlene Conley Director 
Marty Dow Director
Marion Glanden Director 
Vernon Keen Director 
Harold McLeod   Director
Howard Melton Director

 

Committees

Standing Committees Members
   
Membership   
   
Finance  Mitzie McGavic
  Andy Ames 
   
Program

Special Committees Members
   
Museum Kathleen Ingraham-Kuhns - Chairperson 
 
Restoration  Harold McLeod - Chairperson 
 
Long-Range Planning
 

 

Past Presidents

Adrian H. Cline 1986 - 1987 
Howard Melton  1988 - 1989 
Iris Bell  1990 - 1991 
Luke Wilson  1992 - 1995 
John A. Reynolds  1996 - 2004 
Jerald Newberry  2005 - 2006 
Art Anauo  2007 - 2008 
Mitzie McGavic 2008 - 2011
Bebe Jackson  2011 - 

  

The past presidents of the DeSoto County Historical Society were honored at a monthly luncheon meeting of the Society. Pictured (left to right) are: Jerald Newberry, John Reynolds, Luke Wilson, Howard Melton and Adrian Cline. A special thank you to John Lawhorne, who provided us with this wonderful photo.

 

  
 
The DeSoto County Historical Society's Annual Tribute Dinner has honored Howard Melton (2008), Margaret Way (2009), and Richard Bowers (2010) for their contributions to the community.