Arcadia All-Florida Rodeo

Mosaic Arena 2450 NE Roan St, Arcadia, United States

Known as “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” the ​Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo is Florida's oldest and favorite rodeo.

Hands on History

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

Remake Learning Days was a wonderful hands on experience for children and adults alike.

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, [...]

9th Annual Fall Rodeo

Mosaic Arena 2450 NE Roan St, Arcadia, United States

Ready to see the best professional rodeo entertainment with top-notch competitive athletes and some of the most unruly bucking bulls and broncs in the country? [...]

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 [...]

2022 Chamber Christmas Parade

Trinity Methodist Church 304 W. Oak Street, Arcadia, FL, United States

Walk with us in the Christmas Parade! Or sit on the sidelines and cheer us on! Line up will be in the vicinity of Trinity [...]

Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration

1924 Peace River Bridge 2195 American Legion Dr, Arcadia, FL, United States

DeSoto County Historical Society invites you to attend our Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 10 a.m., on the 1924 Peace River Bridge, (now a [...]

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 [...]

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