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  • May Member Meeting

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

    Dr. Martha R. Bireda will discuss the commemorations and celebrations of Florida’s Emancipation Day at our May 20th membership meeting. Martha R. Bireda, Ph.D., is [...]

  • Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

    Margaret Way Building 23 N Polk Avenue, Arcadia, Florida

    Dear Members and Friends, The Arcadia Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Margaret Way Building to [...]

  • June Member Meeting Field Trip

    Florida Cracker Trail Museum 2822 Museum Dr., Zolfo Springs, FL, United States

    Our June Program Is A Field Trip Mon., June 24, 2024 Meet at the John Morgan Ingraham House Museum at 10:30 a.m. Address: 300 N Monroe [...]

  • July Member Meeting

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

    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 [...]

  • 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].