Thanksgiving with a Citrus County Flavor

Thanksgiving with a Citrus County Flavor By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society We’ve all heard the stories about the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth.  While today’s historians discount that tale, thanksgiving feasts certainly took place in many areas...

Remembering the Sacrifice of Lt. James F. Izard

Remembering the Sacrifice of Lt. James F. Izard By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society It’s difficult to imagine that the lands around Citrus County were once a battleground.  You may be familiar with the siege of Fort Cooper since it’s...