Groveland Historical Museum

 NEW!  Take a virtual tour of the museum on   

The Groveland Historical Society was named Outstanding Volunteers by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce!

2010 Programs and GHS Reunion
Our biggest selection ever!   

All programs, except for the Reunion, are from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
at the Lake David Center.  >> MAP

FERUARY 20 -- DANIEL KEEL, a decorated WWII survivor of the historic Tuskegee Airmen and recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal. He was America's first triple-rated flight officer who served as pilot, navigator and bombardier in the U.S. Air Force (or Army Air Corps as it was known then.)
FEB. 27 -- Music from the 1950s and 1960s by JUKEBOX, a popular a capella doo wop singing group.
MARCH 6 -- Well-known Lake County historian and deltiologist CLAYTON BISHOP will share his popular program: The Real Florida? But I Saw It on a Post Card, a light-hearted look at historic Florida post cards.

MARCH 13 -- Author and historian STEVE RAJTAR will talk about the historic hiking trails in the Groveland-Mascotte area and Lake County. This is of particular interest to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and anyone wishing to experience history. Learn how to get embroidered patch.

MARCH 20 -- Annual GHS Alumni Reunion. >>CLICK HERE to download the registration form.
MARCH 27 -- Historian, author and Tavares City Council Member BOB GRENIER will share the fascinating story of Capt. Melton Haynes, a Florida pioneer and the subject of three of Grenier's books. Grenier is the immediate past president of the Lake County Historical Society and is active in the North Lake County Civil War Roundtable and the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

 

 

 

 

 60th Anniversary Celebration and Tribute to
People's State Bank
>>CLICK
 

 



Come see the original
Teenway jukebox!

 


During the 1960s, the Teenway provided an opportunity for youth 12 and older to dance and socialize. The club was chaperoned on Saturday nights by Bob and Marion Baysinger. Their children have graciously shared the jukebox, which is on permanent loan at the museum.

OTHER NEW ADDITIONS:

1. Dr. Allan Davis' dental cabinet and tools, including one of the last set of dentures he made!

2. The Frank B. Farr Jr. Memorial Stadium plaque, which hung at the football field since 1965 when Frank, the only child of his father and Groveland High Principal Frank Sr., and his wife and math teacher Elizabeth.

FEBRUARY IS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH

>>CLICK HERE to learn about some of Groveland's inspiring African American men and women who helped shaped the city's history.


FOR FOOTBALL FANS!

 NEW! Azalea Bowl 1967 DVD
Includes clips of the game,
cheerleaders, and half-time show
.
>> ORDER

>>READ Tommy Leathers' memories of the game.

 
 

 NEW!
Historic football memories.

>> CLICK HERE.

 FEBRUARY
NEWSLETTER

Click to read.


 COMMUNITY OUTREACH

 Senior Jamboree -- Every first Monday at the James L. Wyche Senior Center. Mystery guests and live entertainment. Open to the public, but please call ahead to reserve your lunch.

 

You can now view some of our artifacts at Center State Bank and City Hall.
 

   

NEW 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!

ORAL HISTORIES
Julian Rowe, Vera Sloan Boyett, Ray Robbins.

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

In progress: Azalea Bowl 1967

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 Bonnie Gearhart's online gallery with photos from the 2009 GHS reunion.

 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

Check out the latest CD
from
  JACK SPEER .


>> ORDER
12 new songs. Debut performance on Feb. 27 at the Lake David Center.

 

Order the only full, published history of Groveland.

Click book to ORDER NOW. Makes the perfect gift for
family, friends, co-workers, employees, teachers, pastors, real estate agents, business owners.

 

MUSEUM LOCATION

243 S. Lake Ave.
Groveland, FL


>>MAP

MUSEUM HOURS

Saturdays
11 AM - 1 PM
and by special
appointment.

grovelandhistory@gmail.com

 Admission: Free

 The Giving Tree honors our donors.

The orange tree is symbolic of Groveland's past. Thanks to all our new donors and those who recently renewed their support. Museum donors have oranges with their names, or the names of their company, class or loved ones, on the tree along with each year they donated.

See how to show your support for the preservation of Groveland's history 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

  

 

 

 

ALUMNI
Under construction

Groveland High School

South Lake High School

Lincoln Park High School

Groveland Middle School

Gray Middle School

Groveland Elementary School

Davis Elementary

Mascotte Elementary

Edgewood Elementary

  

 

 

 

 

 

  


Member of the Lake County Historical Society

Member of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.  

 

 

 

 

 


What does your donation buy?
$20 = pays for Web hosting for one month.
$25 = family membership
$50 = e-mail newsletter sent personally to all GHS alumni and other subscribers for one month
$60 = pay for restoration of a class photo
$100 = mount approximately 20 photos

Thank you for stopping by!

 

 

 

The Groveland Historical Museum is operated by a partnership of the City of Groveland and the Groveland Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency.

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