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The Play is the Thing – August 14, 15, 16
The play, “A Century In Motion” was written by Ken Larkin in 1987 for the centennial celebrations held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the town of Punta Gorda. The anniversary date is December 7. The play was first presented … Continue reading
A new door for an old building
The Trabue Office building in the Punta Gorda History Park is the oldest remaining building in Charlotte County. It was the original Trabue land sales office and post office when Punta Gorda was still named Trabue. You often hear folks … Continue reading
Are you feeling Lucky?
It’s Casino Night Friday January 23rd at the Woman’s Club on Sullivan Street from 7:00 to 10:30PM to support the Punta Gorda Train Depot. Lots of fun casino action where you will win the money to bid on prizes! Speaking … Continue reading
Posted in Punta Gorda Historical Society, Special Event, Train Depot
Tagged action, blackjack, casino, depot, fundraiser, games, poker, Punta Gorda, railroad
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HEY! How about a little help here
We need a few people who would like to work on repairing and restoring the sash windows at the Quednau/Hindman house in the Punta Gorda History Park. These have been painted over the years. Almost all are still functional but … Continue reading
Posted in Punta Gorda Historical Society, volunteer
Tagged Historical Society, History Park, Punta Gorda, Volunteer
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Busy Times at the History Park
Today was a day to take down the Christmas lights and get ready for the Farmers and Artisans Market tomorrow. The decorations from one tree pretty much filled up a bench before getting boxed up for storage. The volunteers have … Continue reading
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Tagged Hindman, Historical Society, Punta Gorda, Quednau
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A Scare at and a Lesson From the Woman’s Club
Yesterday we got a call that there were firetrucks at one of our properties in downtown Punta Gorda. It was at the Woman’s Club at 118 Sullivan Street. Someone had smelled burning insulation! The Punta Gorda Fire Department was called … Continue reading
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Tagged Department, Fire, Punta Gorda, Woman's Club
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It’s time to renew your membership or join us
The Punta Gorda Historical Society is coming to the end of another year. We have restarted work on the Quednau/Hindman House in the History Park and are planning for the Youth Museum it will contain. It’s time to renew your … Continue reading
Glenn’s Container Gardens
Living plants in beautiful containers. Glenn also provides a range of garden services, weed pulling, plant sitting, garden design, maintenance and general back-saver. To contact Glenn for a free consultation, call (847) 946-4991 or email Glenn_Lomas@Yahoo.com
Posted in Artisan, craft, Farmers Market, Garden, Punta Gorda History Park, Vendor
Tagged container, garden, maintenance, plant, Punta Gorda, services
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Bailey Beef
Posted in Farmers Market, Food, Punta Gorda History Park, Vendor
Tagged Angus Beef, Bailey, beef, butcher, chicken, food, fresh, hand, hand-made, pork, Punta Gorda, sausage
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It’s more than just Christmas Lights!!!
Santa Claus is in the park and talking to kids. Moms and Dads and Grandma and Grandpa can take as many pictures as they like. And that’s not all! If you go to the Price House at the back of … Continue reading
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