SUMTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

BUSHNELL, FL

Airboat on Lake Henderson, Inverness Airboat from the Citrus County Fire & Rescue Department patrolling the lake.
Airboat on Lake Henderson, Inverness Credit: StevenM_61

Sumter County Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Bushnell, Florida. It was founded in 1982 to preserve and promote the history of Sumter County. The organization collects and preserves artifacts and documents related to the history of Sumter County and its people. It also sponsors educational programs and events which help bring the history of the county to life.

The organization operates the Sumter County Historical Museum, which houses the collections of artifacts and documents. The museum also serves as a visitor center and is open to the public. The museum contains exhibits on the history of Sumter County, including its early pioneers and settlers, Native American culture, and more. The museum also hosts educational programs and special events throughout the year.

The Sumter County Historical Society Inc. also publishes a newsletter and maintains an extensive library of books, periodicals, and documents related to the history of Sumter County. It also organizes a variety of programs, activities, and special events, including lectures, field trips, and walking tours.

The Society also awards grants and scholarships to local students and researchers interested in studying the history of Sumter County. The Society is supported through the generous contributions of its members, volunteers, and the local community. The Society works to ensure that the history of Sumter County is preserved and shared with future generations.

SUMTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BUSHNELL FL. US MID #8401200304

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Airboat on Lake Henderson, Inverness Airboat from the Citrus County Fire & Rescue Department patrolling the lake.
Boat on Lake Henderson, Inverness Boat was towing a raft with people riding on it.
1956 DeSoto Firedome Car exhibited at the Mopar Car Show in Inverness.
1940 Ariel W-NG Motorcycle British WWII era motorcycle on display at the World War II Weekend at Dade Battlefield State Historical Park.
American Reenactors, World War II Weekend, Dade Battlefield State Park A reenactor adjusts an MP armband. World War II Weekend is an annual event at the park, which was an Army camp during the war.
Artifact Display, World War II Weekend, Dade Battlefield State Park Uniform and items an American soldier would have carried. World War II Weekend is an annual event at the park, which was an Army camp during the war.
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PXL_20230622_130753313 Foam Flight soft ball for the lanai range net. both softer and quieter. actually gives reasonable 7 iron carry readings with our little cheapo launch monitor, too
1937 Ford Cabriolet Car show at Wallace Brooks Park, Inverness.
Old Warehouse, Brooksville Old wooden building on South Main Street.
German Helmet atop Tent, World War II Weekend, Dade Battlefield State Park M35 Stahlhelm.
Artifact Display, World War II Weekend, Dade Battlefield State Park World War II Weekend is an annual event at the park, which was an Army camp during the war.

Contact SUMTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

SUMTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
217 N MARKET STREET
BUSHNELL
FL
33513-6108

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SUMTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8401200304
Name SUMTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 161673810
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 28.664505, -82.11217
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 119
US Census Tract: 910500
US Census Block: 3015