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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
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SUMMARY:Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting of the Historic John Morgan Ingraham House
DESCRIPTION: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 House\n– at –\n300 North Monroe Ave\n– on –\nFriday\, May 1\, 2026\,\n10:00am \nHors d’oeuvres will be served. Tours Provided
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/grand-reopening-and-ribbon-cutting-of-the-historic-john-morgan-ingraham-house/
LOCATION:John Morgan Ingraham House Museum\, 300 N Monroe Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20250415T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T210554Z
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SUMMARY:Hop on\, Hop off! I Spy Desoto Bus
DESCRIPTION:FREE BUS RIDES ~ FREE SNACKS ~ FREE ACTIVITIES! \nHOP 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. \nDesignated Stops \nPark at one of the designated locations and hop on the FREE I Spy DeSoto Bus! Enjoy learning about local history along the ride on a fun-filled family adventure. \nEvents at DeSoto County Library\, 125 N Hillsborough Ave. \n\nColor Me Beautiful | Spring Remix\, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm\nA Look Within\, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm\nActivate the Future: The Next Chapter Starts Here\, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm\nCreate Mosaic Art at the Library! 11:00 am to 1:00 pm\n\nEvents Elsewhere \nEveryday Science\, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.\nThe McSwain Center\, 16 S Volusia Ave. \nArts and Crafts Fun and Learning\, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.\nFriendship Missionary Baptist Church\, 304 W Myrtle St. \nCake Creators\, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm\nChurch of Christ\, 710 SW Martin Luther King St. \nFootball & Cheer Clinic\, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm\nRichard Bowers Jr Stadium\, 1175 SW Hillsborough Ave. \nCasa San Juan Bosco Family Fest\, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm\nCasa San Juan Bosco\, 2358 SE Arnold Andrews Ave. \nTogether in Teal: A Child Safety Day\, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm\nWalt Brewer Sport Complex\, 1347 Hargraves St. \nSTEM Day at SFSC\, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm\nSouth Florida State College\, DeSoto\, 2251 NE Turner Ave. \nCrack the Case with DCSO\, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm\nDeSoto County Sheriff’s Office\, 208 E Cypress St. \nFor more information\, call 863-266-5774 or send an email message to\ndesotocountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. \n\n 
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/hop-on-hop-off-i-spy-desoto-bus-2/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20260302T184132Z
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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:20250423T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20250415T184940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T185050Z
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SUMMARY:Sensational: Florida Native Plants That The Pioneers Used.
DESCRIPTION:When the pioneers arrived in Florida\, they found no grocery stores or hardware shops or department stores.\nSo 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.\nAnd take home a free Florida native plant!\nP.O. Box 1824\, Arcadia\, FL 34265\n863-266-5774\ndesotocountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com\nwww.historicdesoto.org\nAnd we’re on Facebook\, too!
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/sensational-rev-florida-native-plants-that-the-pioneers-used/
LOCATION:Arcadia Housing Authority\, 7 Booker T. Washington Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20250415T173038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T173038Z
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SUMMARY:Krissy Constantino - The Historic Heard Opera House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou may buy your lunch in the cafeteria at 11 :30 a.m. and eat it in the McSwain Room before the presentation begins. \nFor more information\, please call 863-266-5774 or desotocountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/krissy-constantino-the-historic-heard-opera-house/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20250415T174548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T153205Z
UID:1285-1745053200-1745074800@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Hop on\, Hop off! I Spy Desoto Bus
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to Download a “I Spy Desoto Bus” Coloring sheet! Color and bring it along for chance to win a free t-shirt!
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/hop-on-hop-off-i-spy-desoto-bus/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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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
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20250108T170806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T170806Z
UID:1263-1737372600-1737381600@historicdesoto.org
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:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20250108T174941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T174941Z
UID:1266-1737367200-1737392400@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Parade
DESCRIPTION: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 front of the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church\, proceeding south and then west on Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, St. to the Louis C. Anderson\, Sr. Park\, 320 SW M.L.K. Jr St.\, Arcadia\, FL 34266\, where a bazaar will be held until 5 p.m. \n 
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-annual-parade/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church\, 101 S. Orange Ave\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,MLK Jr Annual Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20241208T205046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T205046Z
UID:1259-1734348600-1734357600@historicdesoto.org
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:20260509T135633
CREATED:20241104T151517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T151517Z
UID:1254-1731927600-1731938400@historicdesoto.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240918T142558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T143005Z
UID:1248-1727544600-1727551800@historicdesoto.org
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:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240708T144141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T144341Z
UID:1236-1722679200-1722693600@historicdesoto.org
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:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240708T142201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T142201Z
UID:1232-1721043000-1721048400@historicdesoto.org
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:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240610T133332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T133332Z
UID:1223-1719225000-1719244800@historicdesoto.org
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:20240606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240603T215019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T215019Z
UID:1220-1717696800-1717704000@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends\, \nThe Arcadia Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday\, June 6\, 2024\, at 6:00 p.m. at the Margaret Way Building to discuss the potential expansion of the Arcadia Historic District to include Southwest Arcadia as identified in the SW Historic Resources Survey. We encourage the community to attend this meeting to learn more about Historic Districts\, participate in the discussion\, and provide feedback. We hope to see you there!\n\nLink for more info
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/historic-preservation-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Margaret Way Building\, 23 N Polk Avenue\, Arcadia\, Florida\, 34266
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240510T112532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T112532Z
UID:1215-1716204600-1716210000@historicdesoto.org
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:20240515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240508T180620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T181117Z
UID:1210-1715794200-1715801400@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Join the Community Conversations May 15
DESCRIPTION:Join this important conversation to share your thoughts on the strengths and challenges of the community\, as well as your hopes for its future! \nConversation will run for 2 hours and is supported by The Patterson Foundation. \nAs a token of our appreciation\, participants will receive a $25 gift card. \nIf you need help registering\, contact Cheri Coryea at (941) 713-3899\,\nor ccoryea@thepattersonfoudnation.org.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/join-the-community-conversations-may-15/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 10548 SW CR 769\, Lake Suzy\, FL\, 34269\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240508T180047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T181533Z
UID:1206-1715711400-1715718600@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Join the Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Join this important conversation to share your thoughts on the strengths and challenges of the community\, as well as your hopes for its future! \nConversation will run for 2 hours and is supported by The Patterson Foundation. \nAs a token of our appreciation\, participants will receive a $25 gift card. \nIf you need help registering\, contact Cheri Coryea at (941) 713-3899\,\nor ccoryea@thepattersonfoudnation.org.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/join-the-community-conversations/
LOCATION:House of God Church\, 200 S Alabama Ave\,\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240508T145732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T181652Z
UID:1203-1715680800-1715688000@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Join the Community Conversations May 14
DESCRIPTION:Join this important conversation to share your thoughts on the strengths and challenges of the community\, as well as your hopes for its future! \nConversation will run for 2 hours and is supported by The Patterson Foundation. \nAs a token of our appreciation\, participants will receive a $25 gift card. \nIf you need help registering\, contact Cheri Coryea at (941) 713-3899\,\nor ccoryea@thepattersonfoudnation.org.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/join-the-community-conversations-may-14/
LOCATION:Turner Agri-Civic Center\, 2250 NE Roan St.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240508T145247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T181326Z
UID:1197-1715623200-1715630400@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Join the Community Conversations May 13
DESCRIPTION:Join this important conversation to share your thoughts on the strengths and challenges of the community\, as well as your hopes for its future! \nConversation will run for 2 hours and is supported by The Patterson Foundation. \nAs a token of our appreciation\, participants will receive a $25 gift card. \nIf you need help registering\, contact Cheri Coryea at (941) 713-3899\,\nor ccoryea@thepattersonfoudnation.org.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/join-the-community-conversations-may-13/
LOCATION:Nocatee Elementary School\, 4846 SW Shores Avenue\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240412T200523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T200523Z
UID:1183-1714575600-1714582800@historicdesoto.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240403T185248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T155151Z
UID:1162-1713180600-1713186000@historicdesoto.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240412T203415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T203525Z
UID:1192-1712880000-1714867199@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Remake Learning Days Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 15 day Hands-On Learning Festival SRLD 2024 \nApril 20-May 4\, 2024 \nDownload the App today. Scan the QR code Below. or https://allintheloop.com \non google Play or the apple App store (SRLD 2024)\nMore than 270  FREE Fun Family Events
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/remake-learning-days-festival/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Remake Learning Days
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20240403T194238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T194238Z
UID:1167-1712448000-1712707199@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Community Meetings
DESCRIPTION:In the coming days\, The Harwood Institute and The Patterson Foundation are partnering to host another round of community conversations. We want to hear from residents across the county\, especially residents from Sunny Breeze\, Lake Suzy and Nocatee area. Please help us to spread the word about these upcoming community conversations: \n \nAs a token of our appreciation\nAll participants will receive a $25 Gift card\nClick the links to signup\n\n\nTurner Center  \n\n\nSunday\, April 7th from 5 – 7 PM (https://shorturl.at/oFZ78) \n\n\nMonday\, April 8th from 10 AM – 12 PM (https://shorturl.at/afky7) \n\n\nTuesday\, April 9th from 4 – 6 PM (https://shorturl.at/CMQ12) \n\n\n\n\nFirst Baptist Church Arcadia  \n\n\nMonday\, April 8th from 4 – 6 PM (https://shorturl.at/yAFWZ) \n\n\n\n\nUniversity of Florida IFAS Ext  \n\n\nMonday\, April 8th from 4 – 6 PM (https://shorturl.at/bDU38) \n\n\n\n\nDeSoto County Library \n\n\nMonday\, April 8th from 1- 3 PM (https://shorturl.at/oFZ78) \n\n\n\n\nGoodwill Job Connections Center \n\n\nTuesday\, April 9th from 1 – 3PM (https://shorturl.at/oFZ78)
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/community-meetings/
LOCATION:Turner Agri-Civic Center\, 2250 NE Roan St.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Find us at Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
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:20260509T135633
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135633
CREATED:20230905T153637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T184127Z
UID:1041-1702137600-1702144800@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Tour of Historic Homes and Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this tour of local Historic Homes and Buildings decorated for the holidays! The locations are kept secret until the night of the tour; you will enjoy this wonderful and festive exploration of some of Arcadia’s historic treasures\, with knowledgeable docents at each stop. This year the tour will begin and end at the Family Service Center\, 310 W Whidden Street. Please arrive between 4 and 6 p.m. to start your tour as it takes about two hours to go around all the stops. You will board a bus and be able to get on and off at the various stops\, as the buses will circulate around the tour loop. \nTour tickets are $15.00 each\, and will go on sale at our member meeting on Monday\, November 20\, at noon in the McSwain Room of DeSoto Memorial Hospital. \nTickets are available at the following locations:\n\nIngraham House Museum\, 120 W. Whidden St. (9 to 1 on Thurs.)\n\nCrews Bank & Trust\, Member FDIC\, 2747 S.E. State Road 70\n\nGlass\, Antique or Not\, 111 W. Oak St. (11 to 4\, Tues.-Sat.)\n\nTeam Arcadia\, McSwain Center\, 16 S. Volusia Ave. (9 to 3 Mon.-Fri.)\n\nGet your tickets early\, tours are limited!
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/holiday-extravaganza-tour-of-historic-homes-and-buildings/
LOCATION:Family Service Center Annex\, N. Orange Ave. and Effie St.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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