Pictured receiving the Historical Society of the Year Award are President Marie Padgett (center) and Secretary Mary Helen Myers. County Commissioner Linda Stewart presented the award for the Lake County Historical Society, which was founded by Groveland pioneer L.D. Edge. WANTED -- Photos of those who served in the military   The Groveland Historical Museum is planning a special display of photos of those who served in the military. The display will be unveiled on the 4th of July. Here are more details: Please send COPIES or high-resolution photocopies. No originals, please. If possible, please send pictures no larger than 4 inches x 6 inches. Along with the picture, include: the name of the person, which branch of the armed services (Army,. Marines, etc.), highest rank achieved, when they served (example: 1962-1964) and where (such as Korea, etc.). Mail copies of the photos to: Marie Padgett, 564 E. Magnolia St., Groveland, FL 34736 or e-mail to: tuscanoogamary@aol.com.   VOLUNTEER - We need helpers to staff the museum on Saturdays. Fun and educational! Call Marie Padgett at 352-429-4318.    NEW!  Take a virtual tour of the museum on

CLICK TO VIEW >> Tribute to our military >> Celebrating Boy Scouts' 100th Birthday >> Miss Groveland Pageants   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.   JUNE - JULY NEWSLETTER Click newsletter to read.   Groveland Historical Society was named Outstanding Volunteers by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce!   Check out the latest CD from Jack Speer. JCK SPEER . >> ORDER 12 new songs inspired by the songwriter's experiences growing up in Groveland.

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.  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

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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