Category Archives: Participate

Get out those recipe boxes…

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

It’s time, once more, for

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Giving our members and visitors a hand

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Directors Ron McCarty and Linda Garcia confer recently with Sarasota City Planner Dr. Clifford Smith over what type of hand rails would be historically appropriate on the Crocker Memorial Church. The need for rails has been evident since

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Come dig us… or dig WITH us!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Calling All Gardeners* Marsha Fottler, Landscape Committee Chair If pulling weeds, planting, pruning and spreading mulch are strategies you embrace for relieving stress and getting exercise, your Historical Society has a opportunity you can’t pass up – a work day … Continue reading →

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Do you have… or will you help get… what Linda needs?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Linda, our Site Manager and Board member, has issued our Spring Wish List. Might you have/ know of/ be willing to contribute to any of these needs at the Historical Society? She’d love to hear from you! Maybe it’s just … Continue reading →

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The Herb Garden

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

by Marsha Fottler, Chair, Landscape Committee After the front-yard garden and the brick pathways were installed at the Bidwell-Wood House (see Florida-friendly plants at the Historical Society) , our members thought it would be educationally useful to build an herb … Continue reading →

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Has it been a memorable year for your family? Make it an historical year!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

As another “season” draws to a close here in Sarasota County, it’s time, naturally enough, for Historical Society fans, members, and followers to look back. Did something memorable happen

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Haven’t you ALWAYS wanted to peek in their drawers?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

Here’s what some members of the Historical Society got to do this month: peek in John Ringling’s dresser drawers! We are blessed to have Ron as an avid supporter of the Historical Society of Sarasota County. Join him and hundreds … Continue reading →

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Is this wreath worth $1500?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

Westfield Sarasota Square is helping 15 carefully-selected local non-profits have a shot at some community

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VisitFlorida.com highlights the Historical Society

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

We’re famous, a star of the screen! See board member Chuck Resh’s great photo of the Historical Society on VisitFlorida here! And we’d be delighted if you’d share a personal memory of HSoSC  at visitflorida.com. It’s easy to do and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful evening on the Back Porch

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

The Grand Reopening for the Gift Shop event on Friday evening was great! Lots of refreshments, good conversation, and some serious shopping done. Milton and Isabel Rauch, members, appear to

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Rag rugs, stuffed cats, Florida tote bags (everyone need to tote Florida in a bag, right?) and more….

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

The public is invited to the Grand Re-Opening of the Historical Society of Sarasota County’s Gift Shop, which is literally filled to the rafters in the detached kitchen of the historic Bidwell-Wood House (1882). The shop will celebrate its opening … Continue reading →

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HSOSC’S FALL 2012 WISH LIST

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

HSOSC’S FALL 2012 WISH LIST FLASHLIGHTS FOR BOTH BUILDINGS….. $30.00 ____ MATTRESS 4’ X 5’ …………………………… $??? ____ FILE FOLDERS/OFFICE SUPPLIES $??? ____ VACUUM CLEANER…………………………… $150.00 ____ PUMP ORGAN REPAIR PERSON…………… $ ???? ____ WIRELESS MICROPHONE………………….. $300.00 ____ PEW CUSHIONS………………………………. … Continue reading →

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The Historical Society Museum Shop planning for another great season

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

The Historical Society of Sarasota County is looking for local artisans, writers, artists and creators of “One of a Kind” articles

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Love locally-made, hand-crafted items? We’d love it if you did…

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

The Museum Shop needs you! We have a beautiful museum shop with wonderful local artisan wares located in the Bidwell-Wood House stand alone kitchen.  It is open M-F 10a – 2p and during special events, as well as from 6-7pm once … Continue reading →

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All aboard the magical Sarasota Time Machine!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

UPDATE: All tours through April 2013 have sold out. Please contact the HSoSC office if you wish to arrange for a group tour for your club or organization. Have you ever wondered what Sarasota was like before now? Where people … Continue reading →

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