Join Clyde for a lecture on Thursday, August 11 at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum. Citrus County Historical Society members can enjoy a special member's only signing and meet and greet with Clyde from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A public book signing will run from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with the lecture starting […]
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum presents: Richie Santa as Elvis! In our historic courtroom where Elvis filmed “Follow That Dream” in 1961. Thursday, August 18, 2022. Museum reopens at 6:00 pm. Show begins at 7:00 pm. $25 tickets include: -Access to museum galleries -Appetizers and soft drinks There will also be a cash bar. 1 […]
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum presents our FREE Kids' Corner and Crafternoons event, "Crafting with Cameras," on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Arts and crafts session will take place between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm in the historic courtroom on the second floor of the museum. Children 5 and up can learn to make a pinhole […]
FREE Coffee and Conversations Community Lecture! Diane Roberts on Clean, Old-Fashioned Hatred: The College Football Tribes of Florida Free coffee, soft drinks and light refreshments will be served. The cultural importance of football in Florida, from the aftermath of the Civil War to the multi-million dollar machine which shapes higher education in the state. Why […]
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum presents "Turtle Trek"- a FREE Kids' Nature Walk at Cooter Pond. Binoculars provided. Saturday, September 3, 2022. Meet at 10:00 am at the museum at 1 Courthouse Square Inverness, FL 34450. Parental supervision required. Please pre-register by calling the museum at (352) 341-6428. Our Saturday programs for children coincide with […]
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.
Free Murder Mystery at the Museum for Kids! Sessions begin at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm. Limited spaces. Choose a session and pre-register at (352) 341-6428. Clues will be hidden around the museum to solve a whodunnit mystery, complete with historical figures! Winners will receive prizes. Children must be supervised by their accompanying […]
Local wildlife photographer and water champion, Gary Kuhl, to speak at this years Save Our Water’s Week finale program. Gary will give a presentation on Florida’s Water Resources: We are Losing Them! Through his photography and background in water resources, Gary Kuhl will discuss problems and potential solutions pertaining to Florida and Citrus County water […]
On Saturday, October 1st, kids can come to The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum to learn from guests of Citrus County Extension Services and museum staff about the history of citrus fruit in Citrus County and how we got our name. Additionally, kids can pedal a bike that blends fruit smoothies while they pedal. This is […]
Speaker Ken Marotte presents Secret Codes and Code Breakers : The Role of Women in Winning WWII by Deciphering the Enemy’s Messages Plus Tips and Tricks to Keep Safe in Today’s Online World Codes and ciphers have been used for thousands of years to hide strategic messages from prying eyes. Ancient rulers since the time […]