The Citrus County Historical Society, Inc. will hold its annual meeting on Friday, September 24 in the 2nd floor courtroom at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum in Inverness. All Historical Society members are welcome. Lunch will precede the business meeting, and begin at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be $10 per person. The meeting will include […]
This presentation explores efforts to restore Florida’s waterways. We will investigate the motivations of environmentalists who love and advocate for these water bodies. By focusing on issues related to springs and the Everglades, we will dive into the conversations that arise when Floridians view water as essential to their quality of life. This program is […]
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.
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 Monday of the month, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum unless otherwise specified.
Come view the latest community exhibit featuring the highlights of the last 50 years of Rotary Club service in our community and around the world. The Rotary Club of Inverness was the main force behind establishing Whispering Pines Park and now is partnering with the City of Inverness to add many updates to Bryant Park. […]
October's Inverness Walks is full! Hear stories of early and present-day Inverness as your guide shows you a small town rich with history. Experience the walk-able downtown and its historic buildings, learning about at least 10 historic sites, including a complete tour, top to bottom, of the museum itself. Complimentary light refreshments are available as […]
Lu Vickers has been awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship for fiction for excerpts for a novel in progress. She has also been the recipient of two Florida Book awards and three Florida Individual Artist Fellowships for fiction. In addition to writing Remembering Paradise Park (with C. Graham), she has written the novel […]
“Tune In” to Old Time Radio at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum Enjoy two rousing radio stories performed on stage at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum just like it was done in the golden age of old time radio! The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum is excited to announce that Old Time Radio’s Spookiest Stories will […]
Do you remember running behind the mosquito control fog truck as a kid? A lot has changed since the Citrus County Mosquito Control District was established in 1953. Explore the rich history behind mosquito controls in Florida and see original photos from the early days of mosquito control here in Citrus County. We’ll also discuss […]
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 Monday of the month, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum unless otherwise specified.