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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T113000
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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:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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:20260509T152428
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
CREATED:20231204T010853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T011507Z
UID:1092-1701943200-1701945000@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:American Legion K Post 11 will Commemorate Pearl Harbor Day on the 1924 Peace River Bridge.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/pearl-harbor-day-commemoration-2/
LOCATION:1924 Peace River Bridge\, 2195 American Legion Dr\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Find us at Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T181500
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
CREATED:20231203T230041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T161324Z
UID:1096-1701799200-1701800100@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:City of Arcadia 137th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/city-of-arcadia-137th-birthday/
LOCATION:Margaret Way Building\, 23 N Polk Avenue\, Arcadia\, Florida\, 34266
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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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:20231120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
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:20231113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
CREATED:20231109T020810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T020810Z
UID:1059-1699869600-1699873200@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:DeSoto County Veterans Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Walk with us in the parade on Monday\, November 13. We will gather at the corner of W Oak St. and Orange Ave. at 9 a.m. Contact Carol Mahler at 863-445-0789 or email desotocountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/desoto-county-veterans-day-parade/
LOCATION:DeSoto County Courthouse\, 115 E Oak Street\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
CREATED:20231109T015449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T021053Z
UID:1044-1699700400-1699704000@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:DeSoto County Veterans Day Observance
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the ceremony to remember and honor all veterans on Saturday at 11 a.m. on the south lawn of the County Courthouse.
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/desoto-county-veterans-day-observance/
LOCATION:DeSoto County Courthouse\, 115 E Oak Street\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
CREATED:20230831T221709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T224023Z
UID:1033-1693526400-1696204799@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Museum closed through September
DESCRIPTION:Society property OK \nMuseum will remain closed through September—we think it prudent to leave our hurricane shutters on! \nThe Florida Cracker Meal will take place as planned at Pine Level Church on Saturday\, September 30\, starting at 5:30 p.m. \nGet your tickets soon—they are going fast! Call Carol at 863-445-0789 or 863-266-5774. Tickets are also available at Batter Up Bakery/Rosé Cafe\, 12-14 N. DeSoto Ave.; Crews Bank and Trust\, Member FDIC\, 2747 SE State Road 70; or online via PayPal (historicdesoto.org).
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/museum-closed-through-september/
LOCATION:John Morgan Ingraham House Museum\, 300 N Monroe Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
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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:20230821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
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:20230515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
CREATED:20230515T132401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T133040Z
UID:959-1684152000-1684152000@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:May Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/may-member-meeting/
LOCATION:DeSoto Memorial Hospital – McSwain Room\, 900 N Robert Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
CREATED:20230427T164720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T165001Z
UID:955-1682764200-1682773200@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Discover History in Downtown Arcadia. Let's Go on a Scavenger Hunt!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/discover-history-in-downtown-arcadia-lets-go-on-a-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
CREATED:20230419T121003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T121003Z
UID:950-1682159400-1682168400@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/celebrate-earth-day/
LOCATION:DeSoto County Library\, 125 N. Hillsborough Ave.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34255\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T152428
CREATED:20230315T133839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T133839Z
UID:925-1679734800-1679756400@historicdesoto.org
SUMMARY:19th Annual Pioneer Day & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historicdesoto.org/event/19th-annual-pioneer-day-bbq/
LOCATION:Turner Agri-Civic Center\, 2250 NE Roan St.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The DeSoto County Historical Society":MAILTO:dchsocietyfl@gmail.com
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