Desoto County Historical Society

October Member Meeting
2022-10-13 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Joshua Citrus Grove Stand, 4135 CR 760, Arcadia, Florida, 34266
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, and their business. Details on lunch arrangements TBA.

A Picnic at the Museum
2022-05-19 16:30 - 18:30 | John Morgan Ingraham House Museum, 300 N Monroe Ave., Arcadia, FL, 34266, United States
To celebrate National Historic Preservation Month and the 135th Anniversary of the Founding of DeSoto County.

FREE Museum tour
Picnic
Scavenger Hunt

Family Fun Event

Hands on History
2022-05-03 14:30 - 17:00 | John Morgan Ingraham House Museum, 300 N Monroe Ave., Arcadia, FL, 34266, United States
Our Suncoast Remake Learning Day will be here before you know it. Tuesday, May 3 is the date, 2:30 to 5 p.m. is the time. Ever wondered how pioneers did things in the past? Check out our Suncoast Remake Learning Days Outdoor Learning event & explore what life was like for the early settlers of DeSoto County! We will have several hands-on activities set up on the museum grounds. We thank The Patterson Foundation for giving us this opportunity to participate along with other communities in our area.

Arcadia All-Florida Rodeo
2022-03-10 - 2022-03-13 | Mosaic Arena, 2450 NE Roan St, Arcadia, 34266, United States
Known as “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” the
​Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo is

Florida’s Oldest & Favorite Rodeo
drawing top athletes from all over the nation to compete in events such as Bareback Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, and more.
