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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

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