Bring the kids to The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum at 9 am on Saturday, April 1st for a free event, "Dipping Off the Docks." Guest hosts from Citrus County Parks and Recreation will join staff from the museum to bring kids on the 2 block walk to the pond from the museum. There, we'll show […]
Voted "Best New Jazz in New York City," this jazz group will bring their innovative sound all the way to Florida for an unforgettable performance. 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 drinks, […]
Our free Coffee and Conversations lectures are open to the community and we provide free refreshments. Please RSVP at (352) 341-6428. This year marks the 85th year of the Caldecott Medal, given for excellence in Children’s book illustrations. Dr. Caponegro will introduce the man behind the award’s name, 19th century illustrator Randolph Caldecott. Her talk […]
This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 29th from 1 to 3 pm. It was previously scheduled for Saturday, April 15th. The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum presents "Illustration Creations," a free kids' crafternoon event in the historic courtroom. Kids should bring their favorite children's book with their favorite pictures in it. Staff will help […]
Guest host and naturalist, Alice Herden, from Citrus County Parks and Recreation will lead this activity with help from staff from The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum. Fun and free bird walk for seniors at Cooter Pond on the morning of Friday, May 5, 2023 between 8 am and 11 am. Ages 18 and up. Water […]
Guest host and naturalist, Alice Herden, from Citrus County Parks and Recreation will lead this fun and free bird walk for kids at Cooter Pond on the morning of Saturday, May 6, 2023 between 9 am and 12 noon. Recommended for kids of all ages. Accompanying adults must plan to supervise your children for the […]
Did you ever wonder if pirates really buried their treasure and if there’s any nearby? What about local shipwrecks or ghost stories? Do you know the names and facts about the real pirates that wreaked havoc on the Caribbean Sea? This Summer, be our guest at The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum to learn all about […]
Our Free Coffee and Conversations monthly lecture series at The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum is open to the community. We provide free refreshments and just ask that you RSVP at (352) 341-6428. Stop in early to see our temporary Florida Pirates exhibit in the John Murray Davis rotating gallery. Special Thanks to our sponsors at […]
Ay mateys! Ye Old Courthouse Heritage Museum presents "Pirate Party!" This is a free event for kids. Party includes a pirate costume contest and pirate games with prizes like walking the plank and popping the cannon balloons. With dancing and pirate crafts! Recommended for ages 3 to 14. Plan time before the party to see […]
Ye Old Courthouse Heritage Museum presents a Free Kids' Crafternoon: Pirate Ship Painting. Saturday, June 3rd from 1 pm to 3 pm, for kids ages 6 and up. All painting materials will be provided. Follow along with an instructor and a projector screen to learn how to paint a pirate ship stroke by stroke. Limited […]