* Light up, Groveland!
* Reunion snapshots
* LCHS visits Groveland museum
* Big anniversaries in 2011
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The Groveland Historical Society sponsored Victorian carolers shown here riding in Kemp Smith's Mustang.
The Groveland Historical Society sponsored Victorian carolers who rode in the 19th Annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 11. After the parade, the carolers entertained the crowds who stopped for refreshments during the Holiday Stroll along Main Avenue.
CLICK HERE to see highlights from Light Up, Groveland! with holiday lights around the town, including at the Lake David Center, a nativity scene at Zion Lutheran Church, lights surrounding Edge Memorial United Methodist Church, carolers at the Hill Building and Walk through Bethlehem at First Baptist Church in addition to lights around the Puryear Building and city's gazebo.
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Reunions
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Several classes held reunions during the past year. Above is snapshot including members of the Classes of 1964-1968, hosted by the Class of '66 at Mission Inn. Below is another photo from the same reunion and a picture of the Class of 1990's reunion. Mark your calendar! The Annual GHS Alumni Reunion will be on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Invitations will be going out soon. In the meantime, you can make your wishes known on Facebook. CLICK HERE or e-mail Carol Tomlinson cmtomlinson1136@aol.com.   |
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Groveland historian part of the Dade Battlefield re-enactment
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John Griffin, Groveland's vice mayor and one of the area's foremost historians, participates annually in the Dade Battlefield re-enactment, which will be held on Jan. 2. This year's battle marks the 175th anniversary of the battle, which started the 2nd Seminole War. The battle started on December 28,1835, when 107 soldiers, led by Maj. Francis Dade, were ambushed by 180 Seminole warriors in Sumter County.Only three soldiers survived.
Seminole warriors included Halpatter Tustenuggee (Alligator), Jumper and Micanopy. John Griffin is in demand as a speaker on Florida's Seminole, Black Seminole and African-American history.
For more information on the Dade Battlefield Re-enactment, including directions to the battlefield, go to www.dadebattlefield.com.
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NEW! Updated military tribute with new photos added to the museum's display, now made into a single video with patriotic music.
PLAY VIDEO. 
Keep sending your military photos. We appreciate them.
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Historically Yours
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Lake County history buffs visit Groveland
About 40 members of the Lake County Historical Society came to the Lake David Center in October to enjoy a lunch, tour of the Groveland Historical Museum and a walking tour around the new Gray Middle School campus.
The event earned rave reviews from members, such as current president Jamie Hanja and past president Bob Grenier pictured below.
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2011 will be a year filled with major anniversaries, such as a decade since the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War and 100 years since the launch of Groveland Farms, which led to Taylorville becoming Groveland.
Would you like to learn more about these historic events and how they played a role in Groveland's history?
Help us plan programs you would like to see.
PLEASE TAKE OUR POLL. Thanks!
Join us on Facebook.
"Like" the Groveland Historical Society, GHS Alumni, or sign up for the GHS Alumni Reunion.
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Giving Tree
Honors Donors
Thanks to those who donated in 2010!
NOTE- Groveland Historical Society memberships are due for renewal this month.
To renew your membership, mail a check payable to the Groveland Historical Society for $25 (family) or $15 (single) to:
Groveland Historical Society
P.O. Box 761
Groveland, FL 34736.
Thank you.
The Groveland Historical Museum honors donors with a laminated orange inscribed with their name on a wall-size tree at the museum entrance.
You can mail donations to:
Groveland Historical Society, P.O. Box 761, Groveland, FL 34736.
Suggested donations:
$30 = single
$50 = family
$100 = business
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