Past Events

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FAQs: How can my donation work hardest for HSOSC?

Confused about the 36-Hour Challenge, which starts Tuesday March 27 at 6am and goes through Wednesday at 6pm? Wondering what all the hype is about? And how you can help HSOSC?

Frequently-Asked Questions

What’s it all about? The 36-Hour Giving Challenge is an online giving event inspiring donors and citizen philanthropists to learn more about the nonprofits and causes in Southwest Florida they care about most.

How was HSOSC chosen Continue reading →

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The Giving Partners Challenge: Our Fellow Nonprofits!

Volunteers keep the Historical Society of Sarasota County lively!

Volunteers keep the Historical Society of Sarasota County lively!

Wow, thanks, Giving Partners… for posting the complete list of which charities qualified for the Giving Partners Challenge.

While, of course, we’d love you to give ALL your support to the Historical Society of Sarasota County, we know your interests are as eclectic as you are… so read the list, plan your strategy… and let’s make our community ever-better!

Remember, the Historical Society is one of only three qualified associations who focus on preserving the irreplaceable in our multi-county area.

Here’s all the different ways we could win.

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Wow! They are really psyched!

Wow! They are really psyched!

(Can you say that about the avid supporters of our historic Sarasota museum? Sure!)

There is a pot of gold, and we need your help finding it

There is a pot of gold, and we need your help finding it

After Tuesday night’s monthly meeting (thanks, gentlemen, terrific panel discussion on Sarasota architecture!) dozens of future philanthropists, both members of the Historical Society and visitors who enjoyed our free event, told us they were

excited to be able to make their donations go further with the upcoming Giving Partners Challenge, a awareness-raising event to introduce The Giving Partner, an online tool that will provide in-depth information about local nonprofits to help leverage philanthropy in our community. As a partnership between the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, The Patterson Foundation and Manatee Community Foundation, the Historical Society of Sarasota County has been selected as only one of three history-oriented nonprofits in the entire area to participate!

Just think… we could double the value of our generous donations, win a $250-an-hour prize… or even win $20,000

JUST for asking ALL our friends to visit our profile on the Giving Partners site. Learn about this once-in-a-lifetime event, mark your calendar for March 27 and 28, and help us find the pot of gold that will help

preserve and protect

the Oldest Residence in Sarasota County, and the Crocker Church, with its original glass and hand-hewn pews!

Read more about this unprecedented event.

Stay tuned for more info (subscribe to this site up there in the right column),

& TELL YOUR FRIENDS (see the sharing buttons under this post? Click ’em!)

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The Three Kings of Sarasota Architecture

Harold BubilHarold Bubil, Real Estate and Architecture Editor at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and a frequent lecturer on the subject of architecture, leads a panel discussion on the Three Kings of Sarasota Architecture on Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Crocker Memorial Church at 1260 12th Street (in Pioneer Park), Sarasota. This special program is free and open to the public.

The three architects, Continue reading →

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Newtown, as seen by 2 lifelong residents

City Commissioner of Sarasota FL Willie Shaw

City Commissioner of Sarasota FL Willie Shaw

We are pleased to have hosted City Commissioner Willie Shaw and Jetson Grimes, as part of the Society’s “Looking Back With….” Programs, on Tuesday Feb. 14th at 7:00 PM at the Crocker Memorial Church in Pioneer Park at 1260 12th Street Sarasota (between N. Trail and Cocoanut Ave.)  Experience what Continue reading →

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January is indeed the height of the year in Sarasota

Vintage Florida postcard from the Historical Society of Sarasota CountyHappy New Year!

We’re pleased to have you with us in this new year, and look forward to seeing you at our first meeting of 2012 on Tuesday, Jan 10th, 2012 at 7PM, Crocker Church @ HSOSC (https://hsosc.com/ ) :

Panel Discussion: Looking Back With…..

Listen in as our distinguished guest show you their Sarasota and how it has changed in the past 50 years!

A Panel Discussion with Artist- Richard Capes (http://www.richardcapes.com/) , Architect – Carl Abbott (http://carlabbott.com/ ), Symphony Director – Paul Wolfe (http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/sarasotamusicfestival/paulwolfe.cfm) & Moderator – Lou Ann Palmer

More this month:

  • SOLD OUT The Victorian Doll House High Tea on Sunday January 8 has a few spots left: call or email now.
  • The Watercolor Journaling Class is every Wednesday this month; join us for one morning or all of them!
  • Autobiography in 3 Easy Steps is a four-session class starting Thursday Jan. 26.
  • Sold Out. Next available Trolley Tours Sat. Feb. 18, March 10, March 31. CALL 364-9076 NOW! Click for more details. We have some very special guests coming with us on the Saturday  January 21 Historic Downtown Trolley Tour, so join us, won’t you?
  • SOLD OUT:  Join a select group of HS members on the intimate, expert-escorted trip “behind the scenes” at Ca’ D’Zan on Tuesday Jan. 24.
  • The Restoration Event scheduled for later this month has been cancelled.
  • January is dues-re-upping time. Make checks payable to The Historical Society of Sarasota County and mail to: P.O. Box 1632 Sarasota, Florida 34230 The Historical Society of Sarasota County is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation

Don’t linger in the past. Get all Historical Society updates as they happen, in real time: Follow us on Facebook!

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The artist within: a wonderful gift for others and yourself

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” –Pablo Picasso

Watercolor journaling classes at the Historical Society of Sarasota County, by Lucinda HathawayLucinda Hathaway found the watercolorist within herself late in life. Just three years ago, already a published author and grandmother, she discovered the joys of journaling with watercolors and brush in Maine while sailing on Penobscot Bay.

Now you can explore how to honor your journey through life with this easy, enjoyable technique. Join Lucinda, internationally known-water color journaling teacher, at the Historical Society’s Back Porch Classes in January.  Classes will be held all four Wednesdays (January 4, 11, 18 and 25) from 9:30a to 12n. Beginners always welcome. Join the group for one class or all four! Call the HS Office Mon-Fri between 10a and 2p at 941 364 9076 to reserve your spot. $30 per class per student. Casses are limited to 5-10 students for full advantage of Lucinda’s attention and instruction.

Give a class, or all 4, to yourself, a friend, or best of all, yourself and a friend. Will 2012 be the year you release the artist within?

Materials needed :

  • 140# watercolor paper as a sheet or in a journal
  • watercolors
  • waterproof ink pen
  • #6 brush
All are available at Art and Frame, Blue Line and Keeton’s. Blue Line , in support of the Historical Society, will give you a 10% discount if you mention this class.

Read more about our instructor Lucinda Hathaway here, and see how she inspires even the youngest here.

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Renew now to save, and speak up to have fun!

Members!!  Members !!  Members !!! 

News Alert –  2 Items:

Renew your membership in the Historical Society of Sarasota County

#1 – The Board of Directors voted for an increase in our membership dues beginning January 1, 2012.  Single membership will be $30,  Family membership, $50 and a Lifetime membership, $300.  Please send in your renewal  or call the HSOSC office at 941-364-9076, M-F 10 to 2, and charge your renewal quickly and easily.

#2 – Member Survey – Please fill out this form: Member Survey October 2011 at your earliest convenience and return to us.  We need to know for what our members would like to participate in to help us raise operating funds. Just print out the survey, fill it in, bring it to our next meeting or event, or drop it in the mail to us at: HSOSC, PO Box 1632, Sarasota, FL 34230.

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Trees – WOW

Crosley Mansion Tree by HSOSCWe hope you get a chance to visit the Crosley “Festival of Trees” and enjoy over 50 decorated Christmas Trees including OURS!!!  Our fabulous volunteer (soon to be a member?) Margaret Behrends did a splendid job using Margret Bering’s paintings from our 2010 calendar.  The tree is named “Historical & Whimsical” with each painting displayed and an adorable pink flamingo sitting atop with the flamingo sand dollars and colored candy canes. Click for info on the event.

AND in the Bidwell-Wood home our tree was decorated by Lorraine Orr – member and volunteer extraordinaire – with ornaments made from the nuts off the ground of the front yard!  Lorraine also donated the wreaths in front of the house and Museum Gift Shop.

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High Tea and Victorian Doll House Unveiling Sunday, January 8

Update 1-9-12: This unique event was quickly sold out. Over 50 participants enjoyed tea sandwiches, scones, an elegant tea service courtesy of the DAR (our neighbors in Pioneer Park) and the Victorian Doll House as well as other miniature rooms proudly displayed by fellow Sarasotans. Wish you were there!

You are invited to join us for

High Tea

on Sunday, January 8, 2012 from 2p – 4p in the Crocker Memorial Church.  Barry & Judy Alexander are putting on display, for a limited time, their 3 story – “Beacon Hill Miniature Victorian Mansion.”   We are celebrating its arrival with a special celebration to help generate operating funds.

Reservations are required.  We will have limited seating so sign up at your earliest convenience.  Live music will be provided by Sal Garcia 0f OMNI fame.

Call the office – 941-364-9076 to secure your seats….What a great idea to give tickets as a wonderful holiday gift!!!