Citrus County Celebrates Independence Day By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society As we look forward to the nation’s 250th celebration, Inverness City Councilman Tom Craig was curious how we celebrated the 1976 bicentennial milestone in Citrus...
“Can Do” – The Seabees of Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society The leaders of the United States knew that they needed a specialized workforce to build the infrastructure required to win World War II. They developed an ingenious...
All Roads Lead to Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society We drive, ride bikes and walk on them all the time. They’re called “traffic arteries” because they carry the lifeblood of our area’s commercial and personal needs. In the...
The Future Farmers of Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society The annual Citrus County Fair will be kicking off next week. In addition to the usual carnival food and amusement rides, you’ll see a dedicated group of youths proudly...
Homespun Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Long before today’s big-box stores, Citrus County’s early residents had to find ways to produce their own food, clothes and hygiene products. The processes could be labor intensive but...
Flying Saucers in Citrus County? By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society All eyes in America were on the lookout for “flying saucers” in the skies after World War II. People in Citrus County were no exception and many claimed to have seen strange...
