NEW! Take a virtual tour of the museum on 
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JULY 4, 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Oldie-Goldie Tribute
See the original Teenway jukebox!
Hear your favorite hits from yesteryear!
Pick up a copy of Images of America: Groveland!
All day - at the Lake David Center
 
Images of America: GROVELAND is the first full history of the city and the people who shaped it, Join others who are reading the book and be part of our Brown Bag Lunch series beginning July 8.
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EVENTS
July 4 = All day book signing at the Lake David Center beginning at 12:30 PM.
July 6 = Senior Jamboree at the James L. Wyche Center at 10:30 AM. Call 352-429-9513 for reservations.
July 8 = Brown Bag Lunch series at the Marion Baysinger Memorial Library at 12 noon. Topic: Taylorville & Early Groveland.
July 11 = DVD presentation of July 8 discussion at the Groveland Historical Museum, open from 11 AM - 1 PM.
Book signing at Barnes and Noble Colonial Plaza, Orlando, 1 PM - 3 PM.
July 15 = Brown Bag Lunch series at the Marion Baysinger Memorial Library at 12 noon. Topic: Groveland: 1940s-1960s.
July 18 = Book signing at Urban Think! Bookstore, Orlando, 3 PM-5 PM.
July 22 = Brown Bag Lunch series at the Marion Baysinger Memorial Library at 12 noon. Topic: Schools & History Makers.
July 29 = Brown Bag Lunch series at the Marion Baysinger Memorial Library at 12 noon. Topic: Neighboring communities.
Aug. 3 = Book signing and tour of historic Edge House home of Florida RanchLand Realty. 11 AM-2 PM.
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BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
>>CLICK HERE to join weekly discussion groups.
Week of July 6 = Taylorville & Early Groveland
Week of July 13 = Groveland in the 1940s - 1960s
Week of July 20 = Schools & History Makers
Week of July 27 = Neighboring communities
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SENIOR CENTER JAMBOREE
You're invited for a morning filled with history, music and mystery! >>CLICK to find out more.
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The 2009 GHS Alumni Reunion highlights are available on CD or DVD slide show.
Both contain120 photos.
The CD can be converted into prints.
The DVD slideshow displays the photos like a movie with the music, "Lost in the '50s" and "Unforgettable" played in the background.
ORDER INFORMATION
Cost: $10 if picked up at the museum or Groveland's Farmer's Market.
Add $5 if mailed.
To order, contact the photographer,
Bonnie Gearhart:
photoartbybonnie@aol.com or call
352-267-1365.
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SPECIAL REUNION DAY MEMORIES PRESERVED FOREVER!
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NEW EXHIBIT!
Wood carving collection of
CLAYTON WEIR .
See this fascinating exhibit
created by a former Groveland
mayor and prominent attorney.
>> MORE about the exhibit and man.
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Thanks to Kemp Smith for the donation of
a flat screen TV!
Come see our video archives listed below.
Or >> CLICK HERE to order your own copies to view at home!
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ORAL HISTORIES
Julian Rowe, Vera Sloan Boyett, Ray Robbins.
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ATHLETIC EVENTS
Compilation of 1966-68 Athletic Banquets
FOOTBALL GAMES
1964 Groveland vs Clermont
1964 Groveland vs Umatilla
1970 Groveland vs Clermont
1972 Groveland JV vs Clermont
1973-74 Groveland vs Eustis
Late 70s Groveland vs Eustis
1979-80 Groveland vs Dunnellon State Championship
1980 Groveland vs Wildwood
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Edge Memorial United Methodist Church compilation from 1959-1975 |
MUSEUM EVENTS
Souper Bowl Saturday 2009 |
Click here to see a slideshow from the Jan. 17 tribute to Julian "Soup" Rowe.
Click here to see a larger view or to see Bonnie Gearhart's online gallery to order copies.
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Click book to ORDER NOW!
REVIEW
"...be sure to check out Doris Bloodsworth's Images of America: Groveland. You'll love this pictorial trip through history."
Lee Underwood, Outside the Lines
>> MORE
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Groveland Historical Museum
243 S. Lake Avenue
Groveland, FL 34736
MUSEUM HOURS
Saturdays
11 AM - 1 PM
and by special
appointment.
Call 352-429-4318
or
352-429-4521
Admission: Free
The Giving Tree honors our donors.
Local artist Jason Brown, son of Wilma Toth Brown and Tommy Brown, completed painting this iconic orange tree. Museum donors have oranges with their names, or the names of their company, class or loved ones, on the tree.
See how to donate online at the bottom of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Location
Hours of operation
Upcoming events
How to donate memorabilia
How to make a financial donation
How to contact the museum staff
How to volunteer
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ALUMNI
Under construction
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Groveland High School
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South Lake High School
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Lincoln Park High School
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Groveland Middle School
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Gray Middle School
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Groveland Elementary School
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Davis Elementary
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Mascotte Elementary
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Edgewood Elementary
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GROVELAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD
Groveland Historical Society Officers
Pictured from left to right: Connie Fleetwood, treasurer; Mary Helen Myers, secretary; Marie Padgett, president; James Smith, community and government relations; Howard King, vice president.
Not pictured:
Julie Roberts Law, of counsel
Doris Bloodsworth, programs and communications
Member of the Lake County Historical Society.
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The Groveland Historical Museum is a joint project of the City of Groveland and the Groveland Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that depends upon your tax-deductible donations.
