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CURRENT TEMPORARY EXHIBIT
In the John Murray Davis Rotating Gallery
“Places of the Soul” by artOasis
View the art created by local Citrus County artists from artOasis, entitled “Places of the Soul.” The exhibit is inspired by the book of the same name by Christopher Day with works depicting physical places the artists have been that have captivated them including some locations right here in Citrus County! This display will be here until Thursday, March 5th and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm during normal museum operating hours.
Our Museum History
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum
Built in 1912.
Museum since 2000.
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, housed inside the Historic Citrus County Courthouse, stands proudly on the square in Historic Downtown Inverness, a bulwark of Citrus County’s history in our ever growing community. Constructed in 1912, the courthouse was made as an embodiment of the hopes the leaders of the county had for the community.
By the 1990s, when the Old Courthouse was no longer being used for county offices, it seemed destined for demolition. The community banded together to preserve this symbol of the county’s history. In 1992 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Next began the eight year restoration process, headed by the Citrus County Historical Society.
In 2000, the building was reborn as the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum. Today, the building is more than just a symbol of the community’s past; it is a collector of history, a researcher of bygone days, an educator of all, and an active participant in community of Citrus County.
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Chassahowitzka Springs: Florida’s History Revealed
Discover Florida through the ages in this digital interactive exhibit. Chassahowitzka Springs were billions of years in the making; then its pristine waters and wildlife attracted human settlement and activity. Generations of humans left behind intriguing bits of their lives to tell us their stories. Today, the whole area is a microcosm of the same ecological issues that plague the state of Florida. Dive in and learn about Florida’s history through the lens of Chassahowitzka Springs!
Making a Way Out of No Way: Black Education in Citrus County
In the South, during the time of Jim Crow laws and “separate but equal” segregation, black communities were often left with little to no resources for education from state and local agencies. These systemic inequalities in funding and resources meant that black communities often had to rally together to provide a quality education for their children. Explore this interactive digital exhibit to hear stories of struggle, perseverance, and resolve from the Black community of Citrus County through the stories of the George Washington Carver Elementary School and Booker T. Washington High School, as they made a way out of no way and built a vibrant community before, during, and after segregation.
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Exhibitions
Check out our first virtual exhibit Chassahowitzka Springs: Florida’s History Revealed and learn all about the state through the study of a local spring.
Concerts
Enjoy an intimate evening with live music performances at the Museum! Keep an eye peeled for updates on upcoming Music at the Museum.
Programs
There is always something new to learn at the museum! Check out Calendar of Events and find the perfect program to ignite your curiosity.
Videos
Missed a Coffee and Conversation? No worries! You can still join the conversation with recordings on our YouTube Channel!