Old Courthouse Heritage Museum

*At Capacity* Joe Donato Jazz Concert
2021-03-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, 1 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL, 34450, United States
Originally scheduled last March and postponed due to the pandemic, the Joe Donato Jazz performance will take place on March 18, 2021! Joe Donato is renowned jazz performer and saxophonist from Miami.
*This event is at capacity. No tickets are available. Please call 352-341-6428 for questions.

Pursuit of Florida’s Paleo Hunters
2021-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, 1 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL, 34450, United States
In this program Pursuit of Florida’s Paleo Hunters you can travel back into the last Ice Age and learn about Florida’s first people. Discover how they survived climate change and giant predators. Who were the archeologist that discovered these early hunters’ artifact sites? We will compare the artifacts found here in Florida to those found around North America. Were there people living here before the Clovis Tradition and what is the Solutrean Theory? What was their origin? These controversies will be examined, and actual Paleoindian artifacts studied.
Our 2021 Coffee and Conversations speaker series is funded by the Florida Humanities. The Florida Humanities is an amazing organization that support efforts throughout the state to bring artistic, cultural, and historical programming to local communities. Funding for Florida Humanities comes from the National Endowment for the Humanities and private donations.

New Exhibit Opening: Our Changing Climate
2021-02-23 08:00 - 2021-05-31 17:00 (America/New_York) | Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, 1 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL, 34450, United States
From the University of Florida’s Florida Museum of Natural History, Our Changing Climate, is an exhibit that explores the history of Earth’s climate from the days of the dinosaurs, when Florida was still sunk below the sea, to the present. It also looks at present day concerns and cutting-edge science surrounding sea level rise and our state. Museum staff have weaved in photographs, stories, and science that pertain directly to Citrus County and our local community. The exhibit will open on Thursday, March 4, and remain on display through the end of May.

Respect: Soul and the Civil Rights Movement with John Capouya
2021-02-20 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, 1 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL, 34450, United States
John Capouya will come and present Respect: Soul Music and the Civil Rights Movement. Words, images and stirring music tell the story of the soul music that became the soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement: Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Sam and Dave, James Brown, and Florida‘s own Timmy Thomas (“Why Can’t We Live Together’’). Join us for this exciting musical presentation. Mr. Capouya is an author, journalist, and professor at the University of Tampa. He has written for Newsweek and the New York Times and has published numerous books on a variety of interesting topics.
Our 2021 Coffee and Conversations speaker series is funded by the Florida Humanities. The Florida Humanities is an amazing organization that support efforts throughout the state to bring artistic, cultural, and historical programming to local communities. Funding for Florida Humanities comes from the National Endowment for the Humanities and private donations.

Historical Resources Advisory Board Meeting
2021-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL, 34461, United States
The Historical Resources Advisory Board maintains its commitment to its partnerships among federal, state, local government, and the citizens of Citrus County to identify, evaluate and protect historic properties.

Short Takes: A Grab Bag of Florida Stories
2021-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, 1 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL, 34450, United States
Dr. Caren Neile is a storyteller and author of Florida Lore. She will perform Short Takes: A Grab Bag of Old Florida Stories, based on her book. From the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge to the Ashley Gang, Florida history is brimming with fascinating characters and memorable events. Enjoy lively interpretations of some of the better-known Florida tales of lovers, criminals, and celebrities.

Dr. Neile teaches storytelling studies at Florida Atlantic University and has performed around the world. She is an author of numerous books and academic journals and co-hosts The Public Storyteller public radio segment. Come see this distinguished performer on Thursday, January 14 at 7 p.m. or join us from the comfort of your home online!

Our 2021 Coffee and Conversations speaker series is funded by the Florida Humanities. The Florida Humanities is an organization that supports efforts throughout the state to bring artistic, cultural, and historical programming to local communities. Funding for Florida Humanities comes from the National Endowment for the Humanities and private donations.

HRAB Meeting
2020-12-02 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL, 34461, United States
Historical Resources Advisory Board meeting, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm. Go to room 166 in the Lecanto Government Complex, Lecanto. Help support the effort to protect our historic resources!
