Donate to the Collection
Over the years, donations from the descendants of pioneer families, archaeologists, history buffs, and private estates have enriched and expanded our collection of Citrus County artifacts. Donations to the Citrus County Historical Society are used to research and interpret the history of Citrus County. These artifacts help us tell an accurate, unbiased story of the people, places, and events that have shaped our area. If you have something you think should be in our collections, please contact us at 352-341-6428 or email museum@citrusbocc.com
What We Collect
Our mission is to preserve the history of Citrus County. We are interested in materials tied to the history of our county and the greater West Central Gulf Coast area. The most valuable items may not be “valuable” in the traditional sense. In fact, they may not even be particularly old! The priceless items that are added to our collection include anything that helps us tell the story of Citrus County. Your donation will be carefully preserved and made available for research, education, public programming, and exhibitions.
This includes:
- Photographs (Digital or Originals)
- Scrapbooks
- Business Records
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- School Yearbooks
- Tourism Memorabilia
- Historic Signs
- Uniforms and Clothes
- Postcards
- Oral Histories
- Artifacts
Our Wish List
If you have any items or photographs, or are interesting in recording an oral history on the topics below, we would love to hear from you! These are areas where we hope to expand our collection.
- Anything relating to the Black Pioneer Families of Citrus County, including the Bellamy, Brooks, Bunch, Coleman, Copeland, Jackson, Joyner, Langley, Natiel, Robinson, Russell, Sanders, Simmons, and Washington to name just a few.
- Historic photographs of the Historic Hernando School located at 2415 N. Florida Avenue (Interior or Exterior)
- Anything relating to Elvis’ time in Citrus County
Cherished Memories!
Rituals and relationships to objects are as old as humanity.