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  • This Day in History: Happy 45th, Van Wezel!

    On this date in 1970, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall opened. Designed by the late Frank Lloyd Wright’s firm, Taliesin Associates Architects, the building was called by its critics the “purple cow” or “purple people seater.” How much do YOU know about the Van Wezel? The Van Wezel was painted purple because: Purple was… Read more

  • Conversation at the Crocker: Ringling’s Private Rail Car

    Pullman car historian and restorer of John Ringling’s private railroad car, the Wisconsin car in Sarasota talks about rail travel of the Gilded Age and how John and Mable Ringling traveled in luxury aboard a fabulous custom car. “It is rare for a private railroad car to be restored with such care, attention to detail… Read more

  • 25th Historical LeBarge Cruise

    The Historical Society celebrated its 25th Historical LeBarge Cruise early in November, and were delighted to offer commentary courtesy of famed local historian John McCarthy. If you couldn’t make the November tour with us, make plans now to join us in March! Email Linda Garcia, our Site Manager, at hsosc1@gmail.com for your reservations now. Funds… Read more