In the first weeks after Pearl Harbor pulled America into a two-front war, Germany’s U-Boats worked with immunity. Off Florida alone, they sank 24 ships. Some of Florida’s very features that attracted tourists made it a logical place for soldiers as well. The state, a strategic asset for its geography and climate, became an armed […]
This presentation takes audiences on a historical journey through the state, featuring performances of songs covering a wealth of historical events, characters, and folklore with in-depth storytelling about Ponce de Leon's voyage to Florida in 1513, Henry Flagler's building of the Florida East Coast Railroad, and more. Original songs come from Chris Kahl's Florida-themed albums, Orange […]
The Citrus County Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to the preservation and protection of the history of Citrus County. Board meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday of the month, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum unless otherwise specified.
On Thursday, December 15th at 7 pm, The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum presents a Live Old Time Radio Show Performance recapturing the tradition of Scary Stories for Christmas. From a condensed retelling of A Christmas Carol to modern tales of frightening Yuletide events. The talented folks at Lewis and Young Entertainment offer you a seat […]
Join us at the museum on Saturday, December 17th for The Holiday Heist: A Free Kids' Christmastime Mystery Game at the Museum. Kids can hunt for clues around the museum to solve a whodunnit mystery complete with Christmastime characters as suspects. Parents can choose from sessions that begin at 10 am, 12 noon or 2 […]
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum presents a Free Kids Crafternoon: Watercolor Winter Wonderland. Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Recommended for kids ages 7 and up who will follow along with a guided painting project. Please preregister: Call (352) 341-6428. Our free kids' programs are hosted on the first and third […]
A South Carolinian, an uncommonly unique guitarist, a writer of vivid songs with a strong sense of place, and a storyteller in an old Southern tradition. All of our concerts take place in the historic courtroom where Elvis filmed his 1961 movie, “Follow That Dream.” Doors open at 6 pm, and tickets include appetizers, soft […]
Coffee and Conversations: A Free Lecture Series Open to the Community. Free refreshments. RSVP: (352) 341-6428 1 Courthouse Square Inverness, FL 34450 www.cccourthouse.org/events “Finding the Treasures of the Trails” with author, Max Schulman on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm MAX SCHULMAN is a retired USAF aviator and intelligence officer. His duties during a […]
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum presents our free Kids' Crafternoon: Map Making. Saturday, January 21st from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Kids 5 and up can view local aerial maps over time and learn how to navigate and draw maps. As spaces are limited, we ask that you please preregister by calling (352) 341-6428. Our free kids' […]
Come see the new art exhibit from artOasis in the John Murray Davis rotating gallery at The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum- here until March 16th. The exhibit is called "Glimpsing Paradise: Visual Art Inspired by Visionary Poems" and includes paintings, sculptures, and more from local artist group artOasis of Citrus County. Join us for a […]