A Picnic at the Museum

John Morgan Ingraham House Museum 300 N Monroe Ave., Arcadia, FL, United States

To celebrate National Historic Preservation Month and the 135th Anniversary of the Founding of DeSoto County.

October Member Meeting

Joshua Citrus Grove Stand 4135 CR 760, Arcadia, Florida

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, [...]

November Member Meeting – NEW DATE – Nov 17

Pine Level United Methodist Church 9596 NW Pine Level St, Arcadia, FL, United States

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 [...]

December 8, 2022 – Monthly Meeting

Heritage Baptist Church, 27 N Polk Avenue, Arcadia, FL 27 N Polk Avenue, Arcadia, FL, United States

DeSoto County Historical Society invites you to our December monthly meeting... Thursday, December 8, 2022 Join us for a potluck meal at Heritage Baptist Church [...]

Holiday Tour of Historic Homes & Buildings – CANCELLED

Tree of Knowledge Park W Oak St & US 17 South, Arcadia, FL, United States

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 [...]

Thursday, January 12, 2023 – Monthly Meeting

Family Service Center Annex N. Orange Ave. and Effie St., Arcadia, FL, United States

Bring a lunch and visit at 11:30 p.m., we will provide beverages and desserts. PROGRAM at NOON President Norma Banas will lead a short business meeting, [...]

Free

Thursday, February 16, 2023 – Monthly Meeting

DeSoto Memorial Hospital - McSwain Room 900 N Robert Ave., Arcadia, FL, United States

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 [...]

Member Meeting: Monday, March 20 – DMH – McSwain Room

DeSoto Memorial Hospital - McSwain Room 900 N Robert Ave., Arcadia, FL, United States

We hope to see you at our monthly meeting. Bring a friend—and bring something for our Artifact Road Show and Tell—a photo of great great grandfather—an old tool from the past—this is always a fun time as we learn a little bit more about our community history!

Free

August Member Meeting

DeSoto Memorial Hospital - McSwain Room 900 N Robert Ave., Arcadia, FL, United States

Third Annual Cracker Meal

Pine Level United Methodist Church 9596 NW Pine Level St, Arcadia, FL, United States

November 2023 Member Meeting

DeSoto Memorial Hospital - McSwain Room 900 N Robert Ave., Arcadia, FL, United States

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 [...]

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