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  • 20th Anniversity of Hurricane Charley Exhibit

    DeSoto County Library 125 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia, FL, United States

    Arcadia Fl. 081804: The twisted carnage of the Arcadia water tower rests Wednesday amidst broken trees, a smashed truck and a hollowed building as [...]

  • 4th Annual Florida Cracker Meal

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

    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 [...]

    $15.00

  • November Member Meeting

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

    Monthly Meeting—Monday, Nov. 18—12 noon—DMH—McSwain Room Elect The Society’s Officers and Board of Directors Annual elections for the Society’s officers and directors will take place [...]

  • December Member Meeting

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

    Member Meeting: Monday, December 16 DeSoto Memorial Hospital — McSwain Room Room open at 11:30 a.m. Meeting 12 noon David Williams, DeSoto County Property Appraiser, [...]

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Parade

    Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church 101 S. Orange Ave, Arcadia, FL, United States

    The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade will start at 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2025, at the intersection of S. Orange Ave. and Magnolia St. in [...]

  • January Member Meeting

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

    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 [...]

  • Hop on, Hop off! I Spy Desoto Bus

    HOP ON, HOP OFF I SPY DESOTO BUS: Park at one of the designated locations and catch the FREE transportation bus! FUN, LEARNING & EXPLORATION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Hop on the FREE DeSoto Magic School Bus for an unforgettable I Spy Adventure the whole family will love! As you ride between exciting Suncoast Remake Learning Days events, you'll explore local history, uncover fascinating stories, and spot landmarks along the way.

  • Krissy Constantino – The Historic Heard Opera House

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

    The DeSoto County Historical Society invites you to enjoy a presentation by Krissy Constantino about the Historic Heard Opera House at: Noon, on Mon., Apr. 21, in the McSwain Room of DeSoto Memorial Hospital, 900 N. Robert Ave., in Arcadia. You may buy your lunch in the cafeteria at 11 :30 a.m. and eat it in the McSwain Room before the presentation begins. For more information, please call 863-266-5774 or [email protected].

  • Sensational: Florida Native Plants That The Pioneers Used.

    Arcadia Housing Authority 7 Booker T. Washington Ave., Arcadia, FL, United States

    When the pioneers arrived in Florida, they found no grocery stores or hardware shops or department stores. So they looked for what they needed in nature. This is your chance to see, hear, taste, touch, and smell native plants,  and learn how the pioneers used them, and more. And take home a free Florida native plant!

  • Pioneer Day 2026

    Turner Agri-Civic Center 2250 NE Roan St., Arcadia, FL, United States

    The DeSoto County Historical Society’s 22nd Annual Pioneer Day and BBQ

  • Hop on, Hop off, I-Spy DeSoto Bus. FREE BUS RIDES ~ FREE SNACKS ~ FREE ACTIVITIES!. April 18th | 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM event details on our event page

    Hop on, Hop off! I Spy Desoto Bus

    FREE BUS RIDES ~ FREE SNACKS ~ FREE ACTIVITIES!
    HOP ON, HOP OFF I SPY DESOTO BUS: Park at one of the designated locations and catch the FREE transportation bus! FUN, LEARNING & EXPLORATION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Hop on the FREE DeSoto Magic School Bus for an unforgettable I Spy Adventure the whole family will love! As you ride between exciting Suncoast Remake Learning Days events, you’ll explore local history, uncover fascinating stories, and spot landmarks along the way.

  • Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting of the Historic John Morgan Ingraham House

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

    In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary The DeSoto County Historical Society would like to invite you to the Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting of the Historic John Morgan Ingraham Houseat 300 North Monroe Ave on Friday, May 1, 2026,10:00am