Dr. Richard Hull (left) presenting plaques of appreciation to Gary Randall for the years of service that he and his wife, Kathy, have given to the society and the Village of Florida. Village of Florida historian with local legacy acknowledged A framed Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to Gary Randall at a recent meeting of Florida Historical Society for... Local News 17 Aug 2022 | 01:08
Joan Kissinger, President of the Florida Historical Society, (from left) spoke during a wreath ceremony, with Mayor Daniel Harter dressed as President Abraham Lincoln, Deputy Mayor Thomas Fuller as William Henry Seward, and Town Justice Peter Barlet. ( Photo by Jennifer O’Connor) Old-fashioned fun at William Henry Seward Day Parade The Village of Florida went back in time to the 1800s on Sat., May 14 for the birthday celebration of its native son... Home 17 May 2022 | 09:23
All proceeds from the garage sale this Saturday and Sunday in the Village of Florida will go toward the on-going restoration of the Green family homestead. Photo source: The Florida Historical Society. Florida. Weekend-long garage sale in Florida The Florida Historical Society will hold a garage sale on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at... Local News 20 Sep 2021 | 02:14
The bust of William Henry Seward was created by Daniel Chester French (dedicated on Sept. 24, 1930) who also sculpted the statue of President Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. William Henry Seward’s 220th birthday Unfortunately for the second year in a row, the Florida Historical Society has not been able to celebrate William Henry Seward’s... Letters to the Editor 19 May 2021 | 10:49
The Mapes House as it looked in 2013 before any restoration work began on the outside of the house. Photos provided by Florida Historical Society. Florida. COVID-19 virus restrictions can’t stop the work of the Florida Historical Society The Florida Historical Society has been able to accomplish quite a few things during the COVID-19 epidemic restrictions,... Local News 25 Jul 2020 | 05:17
The wreath at the William Henry Seward Monument in the Village of Florida. Provided photo. Florida. Celebrating William Henry Seward’s birthday For the first time in 30 years, the Florida Historical Society has not been able to celebrate William Henry Seward Day with... Local News 18 May 2020 | 02:56
Florida Historical Society cancels this weekend's Christmas photo event The Florida Historical Society issued the following announcement this week: The Christmas photo event has been cancelled... Entertainment 10 Dec 2019 | 07:46
The Seward/Mapes Homestead will be having a yard sale on Friday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 21, also from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 35 North Main St. in the Village of Florida The Seward/Mapes Homestead will host yard sale on Sept. 20-21 The Seward/Mapes Homestead will be having a yard sale on Friday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 21,... Entertainment 17 Sep 2019 | 02:16
The Florida Historical Society will hold a garage sale on Aug. 24 and 25 to raise fund for the restoration of the historical home of four generations of the Green family. ( Photo illustration) Florida Historical Society to hold garage sale on Aug. 24-25 The Florida Historical Society will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Sunday, Aug.... Local News 09 Aug 2019 | 03:47
