Timeless Gift  

The museum has signed copies of Images of America: Groveland available. These make perfect gifts for anyone who ever lived in Groveland or enjoys history. We also have received requests from local nursing homes, if you would like don purchase a book to donate. 

Visit the museum or CLICK HERE to order online.

CIVIL WAR VIDEOS

Thanks to Kemp Smith and Howard King who gave amazing presentations on different aspects of the Civil War that had Groveland connections.

Come to the museum to see the whole show!

Here are a few excerpts:

• Battle of Olustee
• Olustee survivor
• Battle of Tampa Bay
• Springfield musket

MUSEUM MANAGER

Exciting things are happening at the Groveland Historical Museum! We have plans to expand our hours. To do so, we are looking for a special person to manage the museum.

CLICK HERE to learn more about this position or to apply for the position.

Memorial Day Program The "Secret Six" -- A rare look from behind the scenes in the planning of D-Day. Monday, May 28, 11 AM - 12 noon at the Groveland Historical Museum CLICK HERE to read more.

RARE SHAW BUCK MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY

Hall-of-Fame coach's New York Yankees jersey and University of Florida letter sweater on display at the museum. Thanks goes to Buck's grandson who donated the items and to Marie Padgett who got them professionally framed.

Groveland Historical Society wins 1st prize for Christmas Parade float

Celebrating our musical history

Below: Howard King performs at the ice cream social.

Howard King sings "City of New Orleans" at a talent show and ice cream social sponsored by the Groveland Historical Society.

>> CLICK HERE to see more photos.         

COME SEE OUR NEWEST EXHIBIT!

No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. That is the beloved Groveland High School built in 1937. GHS alumni Dan Michele, Clas of 1966, re-created the school in amazing detail.

BRING A FRIEND AND A CAMERA TO THE MUSEUM!

L.Day Edge Collection

HUGE thanks to Rex Day Winn, grandson of L.Day Edge, who allowd the Groveland Historical Museum to duplicate rare photos and memorabilia from his grandfather's collection.

L. Day Edge was Groveland's first mayor and the youngest Florida Speaker of the House among many achievements.

Sen. L. Day Edge (4th from left) watches then Gov. Sen. Cary Hardee sign legislation creating Union County. This photo is part of a rare collectibn of photos and memorabilia available for viewing at the Groveland Historical Museum.

SENIOR CENTER JAMBOREE

You're invited for a morning filled with history, music and mystery! >>CLICK to find out more.

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!

Click here to see a slideshow from the Jan. 17 tribute to Julian "Soup" Rowe.


Click here to see Bonnie Gearhart's online gallery with photos from the 2009 GHS reunion.

Member of the Lake County Historical Society

Member of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce