Groveland Historical Museum

Welcome to the Groveland Historical Museum

LOCATION:

243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland, FL

Mailing address: P.O. Box 761, Groveland, FL 34736

HOURS:

Every Saturday, 11 AM - 1 PM and by special arrangement.
To visit the museum at other times, e-mail grovelandhistory@gmail.com

CONTACT:

Dodie King, President
Groveland Historical Society and Museum

kingfl@bellsouth.net

ADMISSION:

Free

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.

2012 - Groveland will celebrate 90th birthday!

In March 1912, the town of Taylorville was renamed Groveland. We think the city's 90th birthday deserves special recognition. We are looking for volunteers to help us and for donors who wish to contribute for the city's 90th birthday party.

If you are interested in seeing how you can help, contact president Dodie King at grovelandhistory@gmail.com.

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:

20th Annual Christmas Parade

The Groveland Historical Society and Museum wished everyone an "Old-Fashioned Christmas" with this spectacular float that included Victorian carolers who later sang to the crowds walking along Main Avenue during the Holiday Stroll. The parade included lots of bands, amazing floats, Disney characters and celebrity Shaquille O'Neill! >>MORE PARADE PHOTOS

Did you receive our Christmas card?

Our collector series Christmas cards, which feature a different historical scene each year, have become one of our most popular ways to thank our many volunteers or donors. If you didn't receive one, but would like to be included in our mailing, please CLICK HERE and we will make sure you get a card.

NEWS

Read how volunteers planted a community garden in one of the city's most historical neighborhoods. READ MORE

Kudos to former city council member and Groveland Historical Society volunteer Evelyn Wilson for her involvement!

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!

Groveland Historical Society

Dodie King, President

Kemp Smith, Vice President

Mary Helen Myers, Secretary

Howard King, Treasurer

Gloria Fairchild, Director

James Smith, Director

Julie Law, Director

Doris Bloodsworth won the Writer of the Year Award for her pictorial history of Groveland titled Images of America: Groveland.

This is the only comprehensive, published history of the city. Proceeds help fund the Groveland Historical Museum.

>> CLICK HERE to order.

NEWSLETTER

Click newsletter to read.

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
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.

Member of the Lake County Historical Society

Member of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce

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

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.

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.