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Sarasota HistoricalSociety The Historical Society of Sarasota County is a private non-profit. We admire and pay homage to those who labored to form this Sarasota home.
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We showcase 2 of Sarasota's oldest buildings on our campus in Pioneer Park, 12th St just east of Tamiami Trail in Sarasota FL We acknowledge and are grateful for the sacrifices made and the creative energies expended by those who came before us. Conserving our heritage is the Historical Society’s primary concern. Beginning in 1927 with a citizens group’s collection of historical materials and the forming of the Office of County Historian in the early 1950’s, a Sarasota County Historical Society evolved in 1959. The Society reorganized in 1977 as a not-for-profit corporation. Join our email list to keep current with the Historical Society: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=ffxaw5cab&p=oi&m=ffxaw5cab&sit=i54bn8neb&f=a03d9f05-ff78-4618-8e1e-08dc18596f37

Discover your own Day in History.Primary sources are the gold standard for researchers and readers who want to truly und...
10/22/2026

Discover your own Day in History.

Primary sources are the gold standard for researchers and readers who want to truly understand history. The voices,images, and words of witnesses who were there (wherever there was) and then (whenever) convey what was current then and part of our history now. There's a site I often check to see what happened on this date. I checked it today, and found October 22's diary entry could almost be written today or in the near future....

Primary sources are the gold standard for researchers and readers who want to truly understand history. The voices,images, and words of witnesses who were there (wherever there was) and then (whene…

Falling Back, a time-honored traditionI am so happy that we DO get to turn our clocks back on Sunday November 1. Are 202...
10/16/2026

Falling Back, a time-honored tradition

I am so happy that we DO get to turn our clocks back on Sunday November 1. Are 2026 clocks falling back this November or not? Here's what to know...

I am so happy that we DO get to turn our clocks back on Sunday November 1. Are 2026 clocks falling back this November or not? Here’s what to know

An aspect of local history not often presented!
10/02/2026

An aspect of local history not often presented!

Mark you calendars!

Join us at 2 PM on Saturday, October 24 as we welcome guest speaker Madilyn Frick from the Florida Maritime Museum as she shares about Florida’s unique role in the American Revolution. This lecture will focus on the seafaring activity that took place during the war, and what life was like for those at sea. Learn more about the real stories that helped shape Florida and the nation’s history.

This Day in History: October 1 1958 NASA was founded. Apparently you needed to be white, own a suit or at least a sport...
10/01/2026

This Day in History: October 1 1958 NASA was founded. Apparently you needed to be white, own a suit or at least a sports jacket... and, of course, be male. The good ole days LOL

Preserving history needs advocates, supporters... and enjoyers! Here's one you should put on your calendar!
09/20/2026

Preserving history needs advocates, supporters... and enjoyers! Here's one you should put on your calendar!

Pirates throughout History. Happy "No Parrot Required Day"!
09/19/2026

Pirates throughout History. Happy "No Parrot Required Day"!

Please. Please.
09/11/2026

Please. Please.

Address

1260 12th Street (In Pioneer Park)
Sarasota, FL
34236

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(941) 364-9076

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