Coming Events

March 20, 2010 - Sixth Annual Pioneer Day at DeSoto Park 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. DeSoto Park is located north off of Highway 70 just west of the Peace River Bridge. More information can be found here.

May 28, 2010 - Third Annual Tribute Dinner at the Family Service Center Annex. We will be honoring Coach Richard Bowers this year. There will be a receiving line at 5:00 pm and dinner will begin at 6:00 pm. Seating is limited, so make your arrangements to attend early! 

 

The American Flag in the Tree of Knowledge Park was virtually destroyed by Hurricane Charley. The American Legion is shown here performing a ceremony at the first annual Pioneer Day to replace the Flag.

  

 

Recent Events

     

Art Anauo and Howard Melton at the purchase of Mr. Melton's library.

Harold McLeod having a snack of homemade cookies and keeping an eye on the 50/50 drawing with the contraption he built to keep the raffle basket turning.  Harold is a very active member of the Historical Society.

The Historical Society Annual Yard Sale was held in October, 2009 and was the biggest and best yet.  Shown in this picture are customers, also, Sheriff Will Wise, a society member at  left. 

Tom Gaskins of Venus, FL. demonstrates the famous Tom Gaskins Turkey Call.

Tom & Billie Jo Gaskins with their display of cypress knees, pictures, and other interesting items at the Historical Society's October monthly meeting.

Historical Society Members Ely, McGavic, Tyson, Nevau & Jackson walk in July 4th Rodeo Parade.

Cindy McLeod Ely all decked out in old-fashioned garb with a fan in one hand and wave to the crowd with the other.

She is walking beside the Historical Society's covered wagon entry in the 4th of July Rodeo Parade.

 

 

This picture of the covered wagon is the Historical Society's entry in the parade of July 4, 2009.