* Rare collection - witness to history
* Photo contest
* 60th Anniversary Tribute of People's State Bank
* Happy 100th birthdays |
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NEW Edge Collection
Sen.L.Day Edge of Groveland (4th from left) looks on as Florida Gov. Cary Hardee signs a bill creating Union County on May 21, 1921.
Lacy "Day" Edge had a front-row seat to Florida history. As the son of pioneer E.E. Edge and the youngest speaker of the Florida House of Representative, he witnessed Groveland and the state's phenomenal growth from frontier country to one of the country's fastest growing states.
Edge had an avid interest in history. He was Groveland's first mayor, started the Lake County Historical Society and had an extensive personal collection. Now thanks to the generosity of his grandson, Rex Day Winn, copies of many of the rare photos and memorabilia, such as original land grants, are now a part of the Groveland Historical Museum exhibits.
Some of the items include:
- Dedication of the bridge between Groveland and Clermont.
- Edge's signing of the legislation forming Union County, Florida.
- Land grants showing early settler Daniel Sloan and Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and Grover Cleveland.
The museum is free and open to the public on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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PHOTO CONTEST
The photo below depicts a popular event that used to take place in Groveland. Can you identify the event? If you're correct, your name will be entered in a contest for a free "My Hometown" CD with 18 original songs about Groveland.
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60th Anniversary Tribute to
People's State Bank |
If you know someone who worked at People's State Bank, or you're related to someone who did, join us for a reception and tribute on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 2 PM - 4 PM at the Lake David Center.
If you have memorabilia from People's State Bank that you would like to lend the museum, e-mail tuscanoogamary@aol.com. |
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Have you discovered your place in history? |
People are talking about Images of America: Groveland, the 128-page pictorial history of the city and the people who shaped its story.
It's perfect for:
- Birthday gifts.
- Christmas gifts.
- Keepsakes for children and grandchildren.
- Family reunions.
- Class reunions.
To order and pay by credit card or check, >>CLICK HERE or go to www.GrovelandHistory.org.
$23.53 = pick up at the Groveland Museum.
$26.94 = mail out of state.
$28.37 = mail within Florida. |
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Happy 100th
Two groups in Groveland will celebrate their 100th birthdays over the next few months.
In November, Edge Memorial United Methodist Church will be celebrating its 100th birthday. If you want to find out more, contact the church through its Web site.:
Groveland Lodge No. 190 of the Free & Accepted Masons was chartered Jan. 20, 1910. The lodge is selling commemorative coins to mark its upcoming 100th anniversary. Click here for their Web site. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
REMEMBERING GHS
As you probably know, the 1937 GHS building was demolished in recent weeks. We videotaped the campus beforehand and are putting together a DVD of the video with comments and stories by Bill Cockcroft and Betty Gray.
The museum has had some requests for memorabilia to keep the memory of the 1937 GHS building alive.
In order to know if there are sufficient numbers, we have set up a poll. Voicing your opinion does not obligate you to purchase any items.
Please >>CLICK HERE to share your opinion in this brief poll.
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Photos of GHS and more than 200 other historical photos are available in
>>ORDER NOW.
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PEP RALLY TRIVIA
How well to you remember some of the GHS cheers from the 1950s-1960s?
Test your pep knowledge!
 Giving Tree
Honors Donors
The Groveland Historical Museum honors donors with a laminated orange inscribed with their name on this wall-size tree at the museum entrance.
Groveland Historical Society, P.O. Box 761, Groveland, FL 34736.
Suggested donations:
$25 = single
$50 = family
$100 = business |
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GHS Alumni Web site
If you wish to view the GHS Web site, and haven't joined already, contact Deborah Whitmore Hicks at WSAdmin@myfamily.com, and she will help you register.
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Hang Out With Old Friends
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... WHILE YOU MAKE SOME NEW ONES!
Help us staff the museum for two hours on a Saturday of your choice. It's fun and educational.
To find out more, call Marie Padgett at 352-429-4318.
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