Category Archives: People & Places

Sunshine, scenery, and some daubs of color!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Both our historic buildings, the Bidwell-Wood House (1882) and the Crocker Memorial Church (1901), attract admiring passing glances in Pioneer Park. But these plein air (“open-air”) painters enjoyed

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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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We’re excited!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Our campus in Pioneer Park has been bustling this past week: visitors and shoppers and even some alumni! Plein Air painters, city planners, and some pony-tailed guy installing a bird bath. People playing instruments, people discussing books, people having lunch … Continue reading →

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Rah Rah Riverview High!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

The Historical Society extends its best wishes for Riverview High School’s two History Bowl Teams, heading for the National History Bowl in Washington DC in April. The junior and senior History Bowl team members take rigorous history courses, including AP … Continue reading →

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Florida-friendly plants at the Historical Society

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

How Our Garden Grows A history and update of the gardens at the Sarasota Historical Society By Marsha Fottler, HSOSC Board VP and Landscaping Chair After the Bidwell-Wood House and the Crocker Memorial Church came to rest side-by-side at Pioneer … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon of Civil War Songs & Stories: A Viva Florida 500 Event!

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

Florida is celebrating 500 years since the arrival of Ponce de Leon and the history and cultural diversity in our state over 5 centuries! We’re proud to be a participant in Viva Florida 500, and this event at the Crocker … Continue reading →

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Explore Sarasota’s History via Historic Postcards

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Matthew Greenwood has made a great video of some of his historic Sarasota postcards, and he’s given us permission to share these with you. Sit back, relax, and see what Sarasota looked like way back when. Clicking the graphic takes … Continue reading →

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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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Ringling, The Last Laugh

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Ringling Family Member Talks About His Famous Relatives Michael Lancaster, who is the great-grandson of Charles Ringling, (one of the famous Ringling brothers of circus fame), comes to Sarasota to tell family stories handed down through generations. Lancaster’s informal lecture … Continue reading →

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Designer Tag Sale, here we come!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

It takes DAYS to get all the wonderful donations for the Designer Tag Sale, the Bargain Bonanza, and the Book Sale ready for its day in the sun on Saturday Nov. 17 from 8-2. Here’s what happened today:

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How integration changed Sarasota forever: A Conversation at the Crocker

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

Newtown Before and After Integration A discussion that explores the ramifications of integration on Newtown school life and how integration changed forever the social, business and community structure in Sarasota’s African American close-knit community. Told by those who lived through … Continue reading →

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The Old Grey Mayors of Sarasota start off Conversations at the Crocker

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

Hope you got a chance, at our October Conversation at the Crocker, to participate in the lively, in-depth discussion between five of Sarasota’s past mayors and the avid audience! Kelly Kirschner, Fredd Atkins, Mollie Cardamone, Elmer Berkel and Kerry Kirschner … Continue reading →

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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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Save the date, and reserve a seat

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

The Historical Society of Sarasota County presents A Day of FUN Saturday Nov. 17 Take an open-air TROLLEY TOUR of Historic Downtown Sarasota With renowned hometown

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Helping “Pioneers” become involved with the Historical Society

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

The Pioneer Picnic, for residents of 50 years+, has been an event held in Sarasota for almost 40 years. It’s sponsored by the Rotary Club as a way to honor long-term residents, and the Historical Society

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