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!
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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
Azalea Bowl 1967
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Edge Memorial United Methodist Church compilation from 1959-1975
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MUSEUM EVENTS
Souper Bowl Saturday 2009
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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 communication
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MUSEUM LOCATION
243 S. Lake Ave.
Groveland, FL
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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
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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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Member of the Lake County Historical Society

Member of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce

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