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SUMMARY:Pioneer Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:The DeSoto County Historical Society’s 22nd Annual Pioneer Day and BBQ showcases the history and heritage of southwest Florida from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, Sat.\, March 28\, 2026\, at the Turner Agri-Civic Center\, 2250 NE Roan St.\, with the Arcadia American Legion sponsored Antique Tractor and Hit & Miss Engine Show plus Hotrod and Classic Car Show. \nThis year’s festival will commemorate the centennial anniversary of Arcadia City Hall\, J. L. Jones Building\, and Plaza Hotel and celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Independence. \nFun for the whole family includes bodacious barbecue\, luscious strawberry shortcake\, and other tasty treats; demonstrations of old-fashioned skills and crafts; arts and crafts\, legendary characters; musical entertainment; traditional Florida Cracker cow camp and whip crackers; classic 1924 LaFrance firetruck and fire hose demonstration with an exhibit about the 1905 fire that destroyed downtown Arcadia; Florida authors and artists; a free “hands-on history” area with time-honored tasks\, vintage games\, fossil dig\, and more. \nFor more information\, call 863-266-5774 or send an email message to desotocountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or check out our Pioneer Day page.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/pioneer-day-2026/
LOCATION:Turner Agri-Civic Center\, 2250 NE Roan St.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Pioneer Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T140000
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SUMMARY:January Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Cynthia Langston will speak about Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, and his effect on her life. A retired educator and administrator of the DeSoto County School District\, the Rev. Langston is also the pastor of Ivy Chapel AME Church in Nocatee. Lunch is available for purchase in the hospital cafeteria at 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/january-member-meeting-2/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
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SUMMARY:December Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Member Meeting:\nMonday\, December 16\nDeSoto Memorial Hospital — McSwain Room\nRoom open at 11:30 a.m.\nMeeting 12 noon\nDavid Williams\, DeSoto County Property Appraiser\, will install the 2025 officers and board.\nThanks to Adrian for arranging a concert for us for our Dec. meeting by the DeSoto Middle School choir! \nWE THANK YOU for your past support…and hope you will continue to support us in the coming year.\nWe hope you will join us for our Member Meeting on Monday\, December 16 at 11:30 a.m. in the McSwain Room\, DMH. \n\nShow support for your new Board members and your Historical Society.\nCelebrate the inauguration of our officers and directors.\nEnjoy music by DeSoto Middle School Choir\nPay your dues for 2025.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/december-member-meeting/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20241104T151517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T151517Z
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SUMMARY:November Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting—Monday\, Nov. 18—12 noon—DMH—McSwain Room\nElect The Society’s Officers and Board of Directors \nAnnual elections for the Society’s officers and directors will take place during the November meeting\, Mon.\, Nov. 18\,\nand they will be “installed” at the Dec. meeting: President – Adrian Cline; Vice-President – Vernon Keen; Recording Secretary\n– René Collins (interim); Corresponding Secretary – Nancy Humphrey; Treasurer – Nancy “Eric” Erickson; Museum\nCoordinator – Carol Mahler; and Directors – Norma Banas\, Ruth Dunn\, Jeff Griffis\, Ellen Hutson\, Stella Parker\, and Luke\nWilson.\nCarol Mahler will present a program on the posters Society members created in 2015 to\ncommemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and introduce a project to gather\nmemories of Vietnam War veterans.\nMarch 29\, 2023 the nation recognized National Vietnam War Veterans Day on the 50th anniversary of the date the last\ncombat troops left South Vietnam. It was not until April 30\, 1975\, that NVA tanks rolled through the gate of the Presidential\nPalace in Saigon\, effectively ending the war. The 50th anniversary of that end of the Vietnam War is coming up on April 30\,\n2025. We invite the community to record stories of our local veterans from that war for a future public display. More details\nand help in creating your memory poster will be available. \nCome early if you want to get some lunch.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/november-member-meeting-2/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T193000
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CREATED:20240918T142558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T143005Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Florida Cracker Meal
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some food\, fun\, and a historic film at the Society’s 4th Annual Florida Cracker Meal at 5:30 p.m. on Sat.\, Sept. 28\, in the Fellowship Hall of Pine Level Church\, 9596 NW Pine Level St. Seating is limited. Tickets for the Florida Cracker Meal are $15.00 for adults\, $8.00 for children 6–12 years\, and are available at the Museum 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 12\, 14\, and 19;\nCrews Bank and Trust\, Member FDIC\, 2747 S.W. State Road 70; Florida Farmhouse Coffee Shop\, 103 W. Oak St.;\non the Website historicdesoto.org\nusing PayPal; or call 863-266-5774 or email desotocountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com \nFlorida Cracker cuisine dates from when Florida was a frontier and is related to—but distinct from—Southern cooking. The buffet will include traditional Florida Cracker foods such as pork steaks\, collards\, black-eyed peas\, tomato gravy and rice\, sweet potatoes\, cornmeal muffins with freshly churned butter\, guava cobbler\, and more.\nOne story that explains why native-born Floridians are called “Florida Crackers” comes from the cowman or cow hunter. To drive the herd\, he cracked a cow whip over the bovines. (The whip was not used on animals or people.) The “crack” or “pop” of the whip could be heard for quite a distance\, so people started saying\, “Listen. Here come the Crackers.” \nAlso: \nIn honor of that tradition\, those attending the event are invited to enter the Arcadia Albritton Coker Cake Contest by baking their most traditional or most creative “from scratch” cake recipes. Winners will be announced\, prizes awarded\, and all cakes will be plated and served. To enter the cake contest\, please register by calling 863-266-5774 or email at: desotocountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/4th-annual-florida-cracker-meal/
LOCATION:Pine Level United Methodist Church\, 9596 NW Pine Level St\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Cracker Meal,DeSoto Historical Society
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20240708T144141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T144341Z
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SUMMARY:20th Anniversity of Hurricane Charley Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Arcadia Fl. 081804: The twisted carnage of the Arcadia water tower rests Wednesday amidst broken trees\, a smashed truck and a hollowed building as the small town some 20 miles away from Punta Gorda took a powerful punch from Hurricane Charley last week. Many first responders from the Alachua County area have arrived in the southwest Florida town to lend a helping hand. Photo by Rob C. Witzel / The Gainesville Sun \nWe need your photographs and memories. \nHelp us preserve memories of Hurricane Charley. Come to the library\, bring your photos\, documents\, testimonials\, etc. This information will be scanned / recorded at the library. You do not need to leave your personal items\, but you may donate them if you like. The Exhibit will be on display at the library\, August 10th — 31st\, 2024.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/20th-anniversity-of-hurricane-charley-exhibit/
LOCATION:DeSoto County Library\, 125 N. Hillsborough Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34255\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20240708T142201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T142201Z
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SUMMARY:July Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us for our member meeting on Monday\, July 15\, at noon at DMH in the McSwain Room. Our guest speaker\, Christopher Parent\, Community Partnership Specialist with Empath Health/Tidewell Hospice serving DeSoto and Charlotte Counties\, will conduct a Personal Legacy Writing Workshop. He will give a free workbook to each attendee plus tips on how to get started with writing your own personal legacy or to help you encourage others to write theirs. \nJoin us early at 11:30 If you are having lunch.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/july-member-meeting/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20240610T133332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T133332Z
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SUMMARY:June Member Meeting Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Our June Program Is A Field Trip Mon.\, June 24\, 2024\nMeet at the John Morgan Ingraham House Museum at 10:30 a.m.\nAddress: 300 N Monroe Ave\, Arcadia\, FL 34266\nWe will carpool first to Wauchula for a “Dutch-treat” lunch at a local eatery. Then go to the Florida Cracker Trail Museum in Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs.\n57th anniversary open house from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.\nReturn to Arcadia approximately 4 p.m.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/june-member-meeting-field-trip/
LOCATION:Florida Cracker Trail Museum\, 2822 Museum Dr.\, Zolfo Springs\, FL\, 33890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20240510T112532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T112532Z
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SUMMARY:May Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Martha R. Bireda will discuss the commemorations and celebrations of Florida’s Emancipation Day at our May 20th membership meeting.\nMartha R. Bireda\, Ph.D.\, is a writer\, lecturer\, and living history performer. With over 30 years of experience as a lecturer\, consultant\, and trainer for issues related to race\, class\, and gender\, she has worked with educators\, law enforcement\, business\, and civic leaders. She is the founder and director of the Blanchard House Museum of African American History and Culture of Charlotte County in Punta Gorda\, Florida.\nShe has written 12 non-fiction books\, including her two latest works: “A Time for Change: How White Supremacy Ideology Harms All Americans” and “The Promise of Whiteness: Its Past and Its Future.” Additionally\, she has written two books for youth readers: “Obi: African Seminole Freedom Fighter” and “The Trabue Woods\nBook of Values.” Dr. Bireda is also the author of historical fiction books for adults: “The Womb Rebellion\,” which tells the story of enslaved women who refused to engage in the process of slave-\nbreeding\, and “My Brother’s Keeper\,” which tells the story of the numbers racket and its positive influence on the African American community during the Jim Crow Era. \nMay 20th  Room Open 11:30 AM\nMeeting Starts 12 Noon \nDeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room \n900 N Robert Ave.\nArcadia\, FL 34266
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/may-member-meeting-2/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20240412T200523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T200523Z
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SUMMARY:Hands On History
DESCRIPTION:  \nHands-on History Event in part by the Suncoast remake learning days and the DeSoto Historical Society. Wednesday\, May 1 at the Arcadia Housing Authority located at 7 Booker T. Washington Avenue from 3-5 PM. Learn history by doing what people did in the past. Free fun and snacks.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/hands-on-history-2/
LOCATION:Arcadia Housing Authority\, 7 Booker T. Washington Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Hands On History
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20240412T201701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T201701Z
UID:1189-1713605400-1713625200@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Magic School Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the Suncoast Remake Learning Days on the Magic School Bus. Free Hop on Hop off Bus Tour with parking at these locations: \n\nDeSoto County Library\nMcSwain Cultural Center\nCasa San Juan Bosco\nNocatee Church of God\nHouse of God\nFriendship Baptist Church\n\nExplore\, Discover and Enjoy. Fun for the whole family.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/magic-school-bus-tour/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Magic Bus Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20240403T185248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T155151Z
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SUMMARY:April Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meetings are open to all. Join us for guest speaker Peggy Jude. Peggy serves as the VP\, Projects and member of the board of the Manatee Genealogical Society (FL). She leads both the DNA and the Technology for Genealogy Special Interest Groups for the society. She holds a BS in Zoology from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Peggy is a co-course coordinator for the Foundations in DNA course at the Institute for Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR). She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists\, the Genealogical Speakers Guild and a graduate of ProGen\, and multiple advanced genealogical institutes. \n\nApril 15th  Room Open 11:30 AM\nMeeting Starts 12 Noon\n\nDeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room \n900 N Robert Ave.\nArcadia\, FL 34266
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/april-member-meeting/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20240209T233332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T144705Z
UID:1129-1711184400-1711206000@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:20th Annual Pioneer Day
DESCRIPTION:As always\, we are looking for vendors and sponsors. If you are interested\, please Apply Here.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/20th-annual-pioneer-day/
LOCATION:Turner Agri-Civic Center\, 2250 NE Roan St.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Pioneer Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20240311T165156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T170358Z
UID:1148-1710761400-1710766800@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:March Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pioneer Day is right around the corner—but first we have our member meeting coming up on Monday\, March 18.  Join us for a fun game of Local History Trivia—perfect to prime you for Pioneer Day on Saturday\, March 23! \nEnjoy the March newsletter.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/march-member-meeting/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20240212T194620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T195932Z
UID:1141-1708342200-1708351200@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe hope to see you at our member meeting on Monday\, February 19. Read more about our guest speaker and black History Month and more in the attached February Newsletter.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/member-meeting/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20240104T014646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T002015Z
UID:1113-1705755600-1705770000@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:January Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/january-member-meeting/
LOCATION:City Mobile Home Park\, US 17 & Maine Street\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Find us at Community Events,Member Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20231109T021836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T021836Z
UID:1065-1700481600-1700485200@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:November 2023 Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our November member meeting will feature a talk on forest fires and prescribed burns. Some species—both plants and animals—need fire to thrive. Learn how prescribed fires were developed. \nMs Kellyn was called out of town to fight fires in Texas when we originally scheduled her talk – we are glad she is back! \nJoin us in the McSwain Room at DMH on Monday\, November 20\, 2023. The meeting will begin at noon\, with the Society Board meeting following immediately after.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/november-2023-member-meeting/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20230804T233026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T223801Z
UID:1028-1696095000-1696102200@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Third Annual Cracker Meal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/third-annual-cracker-meal/
LOCATION:Pine Level United Methodist Church\, 9596 NW Pine Level St\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Cracker Meal
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20230804T233542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T233542Z
UID:1030-1692615600-1692621000@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:August Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/august-member-meeting/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20230315T132210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T132210Z
UID:917-1679310000-1679317200@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting: Monday\, March 20 – DMH - McSwain Room
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/member-meeting-monday-march-20-dmh-mcswain-room/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20230208T013011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T023127Z
UID:865-1676545200-1676552400@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Thursday\, February 16\, 2023 – Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We hope to see you at our February 16 meeting at DeSoto Memorial Hospital in the McSwain Room. Meeting will begin at noon; arrive early and purchase a meal (or not) before the meeting. Enter the main hospital entrance and sign in as a visitor. \nDr. Sharon Goodman will talk about her life from Smith-Brown days to serving on the School Board. \nUsing a digital calendar? Set a reminder for the THIRD THURSDAY of every month for Historical Society meetings!
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/thursday-february-16-2023-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20230103T030645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T030645Z
UID:859-1673523000-1673528400@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Thursday\, January 12\, 2023 – Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bring a lunch and visit at 11:30 p.m.\, we will provide beverages and desserts. PROGRAM at NOON \nPresident Norma Banas will lead a short business meeting\, followed by introduction of our guest speaker\, Nancy Erickson. An outstanding athlete\, Nancy had already been hired to direct Arcadia’s Recreation Department when she had a chance to try out for the Toledo Troopers. The City of Arcadia held the job for her until she played her first and only season. She will have copies of a new book about the team\, We Are the Troopers: The Women of the Winningest Team in Pro Football History\, by Stephen Guinan\, to sell & sign after she tells us more about this amazing team\, and her work here in Arcadia. The Education Amendments of 1972 commonly known as Title IX helped Nancy to start girls sports teams of all kinds in Arcadia. Many will remember Nancy as the H & R Block representative in town. \n 
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/thursday-january-12-2023-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Family Service Center Annex\, N. Orange Ave. and Effie St.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20220914T175931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T162254Z
UID:762-1670688000-1670702400@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Tour of Historic Homes & Buildings - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The DeSoto County Historical Society regrets the cancellation of our Annual Holiday Tour of Historic Homes and Buildings on Dec.10 because of damage by Hurricane Ian. Please join us next year for this wonderful and festive exploration of some of Arcadia’s historic treasures.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/holiday-tour-of-historic-homes-buildings/
LOCATION:Tree of Knowledge Park\, W Oak St & US 17 South\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Holiday Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20221128T151123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T164346Z
UID:832-1670499000-1670506200@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:December 8\, 2022 - Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DeSoto County Historical Society invites you to our December monthly meeting… \nThursday\, December 8\, 2022 \nJoin us for a potluck meal at Heritage Baptist Church in their fellowship hall at 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/december-8-2022-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Heritage Baptist Church\, 27 N Polk Avenue\, Arcadia\, FL\, 27 N Polk Avenue\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20220922T210114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T133602Z
UID:783-1668684600-1668691800@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:November Member Meeting - NEW DATE - Nov 17
DESCRIPTION:We have postponed our meeting as we wait on Hurricane Nicole. New date is Thursday\, Nov 17. Tour the new “archives” room at Pine Level United Methodist Church containing church records plus a time-line about the congregation. Learn about the history of Pine Level itself\, especially the archaeology that Jana Futch completed and our application to list the 40-acre Pine Level townsite in the National Register of Historic Places. Lunch will be pot luck in their fellowship hall—bring a dish to share. The congregation will be joining us as well and contributing to the lunch.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/november-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Pine Level United Methodist Church\, 9596 NW Pine Level St\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20220922T202611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T151044Z
UID:775-1665660600-1665667800@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:October Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Shelfer family will host the meeting at their grove stand! They will give a presentation about the history of the Shelfer family\, their groves\, and their business. Details on lunch arrangements TBA.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/october-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Joshua Citrus Grove Stand\, 4135 CR 760\, Arcadia\, Florida\, 34266
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society,Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080856
CREATED:20220515T180003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220515T180225Z
UID:170-1652977800-1652985000@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:A Picnic at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Historic Preservation Month and the 135th Anniversary of the Founding of DeSoto County. \n\nFREE Museum tour\nPicnic\nScavenger Hunt\n\nFamily Fun Event
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/a-picnic-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:John Morgan Ingraham House Museum\, 300 N Monroe Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:DeSoto Historical Society
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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