We celebrate Sarasota County history with
our lectures, conversations, and more.

We’re completing our seasonal year with our Annual Members’ Gathering on Saturday April 13 2024 at 1pm. The events we’re planning for October 2024- April 2025 will be posted as soon as finalized. Stay tuned to our blog and social media over the summer for first dibs!

Thank you!

A most sincere thanks to all who included the Historical Society in their giving during the Giving Challenge on April 9 and 10 2024. We had a record number of donors and dollars. We’d also like to extend an invitation to the entire community, to join with us to protect, preserve, and present local history in our county!

More info? 941-364-9076 or hsosc1@gmail.com

Crocker Church 2010

Our historic Crocker Memorial Church, harking back to the early years of the 20th century, has been used for community gatherings for over a century. It’s where we gather for education, social events, and more. Also on our campus is the Bidwell-Wood House, built in 1882, where you can experience what life was like on the Florida frontier in the 19th century.

Our office is open Mon.-Fri. from 10 to 2 while our social media at Facebook and our blog continue to inform and amuse 24/7.

Both our buildings are available for rent for community events, weddings, and parties. Our Site Manager, Linda, is ready to assist you.

Keeping historic buildings up is, well, a challenge. Join us to help preserve Sarasota’s past.

The columns are rotting and need to be replaced. You’ve helped us save the west wall… now it’s the time for the east wall to be renewed for the next 100 years. If you’re considering making a donation to support our historic preservation work, you can do so either by credit card or Paypal, as a one-time gift or a small monthly amount. Click here.

Love local history?

Membership in The Historical Society of Sarasota County is open to any person interested in the history of this area and the State of Florida upon payment of dues. The Historical Society is a 501(C) (3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible. Click for membership form. Those wishing to pay tribute to family or friends through contributions are encouraged to contact us for details. Phone: 941-364-9076 Call today and become a part of history.

Note: On our site and social media pages, we use illustrations and vintage photographs to engage and amuse. Some of these images are stored and preserved by governmental bodies and/or private non-profit historical or genealogical groups. We mention these sources when feasible; if we cannot specifically verify the originator of an electronic image, we invite them to contact us so that we may publish an Internet original source for said image.

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