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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
On Earth Day, Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Coffee and Conversations brings archaeologist Sean Norman, from GARI, the Gulf Archaeological Research Institute, to Inverness. An expert on the coastal archaeology of our area, Mr. Norman’s program “The Rising Tide” discusses the effects of climate change and sea level rise on our historical and cultural […]
With 8,440 miles of coastline, Florida is under immense threat from sea level rise and is now poised to begin working with local governments to plan for “resilience”. What might that mean for a coastal community like Citrus County? What are the likely consequences of sea level rise, and how should we respond? We will […]
13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird May 26, 2021 – June 18, 2021 Calling themselves “bird of a feather” a group of local artists have come together to display this inspired and unique art exhibition. Using Wallace Stevens’ poem “13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird” as inspiration, seven local artist will be sharing […]