Fruitland Peninsula Historical Society

Fruitland Peninsula Historical Society Founded in 2010, FPHS presents the history of the region bounded on the west by the St. Meetings are held both in person and via Zoom.

Johns River, on the north by Dunns Creek, on the east by Crescent Lake, and to the south the area is expanded to include Seville. The society meets on the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm from January through May, recesses for the summer, then meetings resume in September through December. FPHS will be meeting at the Crescent City Woman's Club (604 North Summit Street, Crescent City, FL) un

til we find a new home. Meetings include a short business session followed by a program highlighting regional history as well as important historical events in the state and elsewhere. Membership is open to all those interested in the history of north central Florida and beyond. Our Vision
The historical context of our lives is fundamental to how the past shapes our community’s present and future. We will be a vital resource for making our common history accessible, interesting and meaningful to all. We will be recognized as the principal repository and resource for the collected history of Fruitland Peninsula. We will advocate for the preservation of historic sites and structures in our community. Our Society welcomes all members of our community who have contributed to or have an interest in this area’s unique history – schools, churches, individuals and organizations representing the contributions of all cultures and ethnicities. Our Mission
Our Mission is to bring together people to discover, promote and preserve the history of the Fruitland Peninsula so that future generations can know and benefit from our rich heritage, cultures, and traditions.

The Fall is going to be great for FPHS. Look at all of our fun upcoming events!
08/25/2026

The Fall is going to be great for FPHS. Look at all of our fun upcoming events!

Check out the dedication for the Church of the Holy Comforter’s NEW historic marker! If you would like to contribute fin...
05/08/2026

Check out the dedication for the Church of the Holy Comforter’s NEW historic marker!

If you would like to contribute financially to our historic marker fund, please visit fphistory.com/donation-markers

The Fruitland Peninsula Historical Society honored the Church's historical siginificance by dedicating its 2026 Historical Marker plaque to the Church.

05/08/2026

We appreciate the Fruitland Historical Society members’ kindness in donating the Belle sign to GFWC Crescent City Woman’s Club. We plan to have the sign touched up to refresh the paint, before we re- hang it. Belle also mentioned that she needed a face makeup touch-up too. Pictured from left to right are Cherie Register, Katherine Murray, Molly Morris, Sheila Kaye, Carol Horner, and Susan Frazier; all members of the Historical Society and the GFWC CCWC. We are all excited that the sign will be restored.

A little rain didn't dampen spirits for This Place Matters!On Thursday, April 30th almost 20 people dodged some light ra...
05/03/2026

A little rain didn't dampen spirits for This Place Matters!

On Thursday, April 30th almost 20 people dodged some light rain to distribute the "This Place Matters" signs to 60 locations across the Crescent City Historic District. This is the fourth year of the project designed to raise awareness of the importance of historic preservation to the community. The signs have a QR code that is read by your smart phone and connects to a webpage about the history of each site. You can learn more at fphistory.com.

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who braved the showers to help celebrate the month of May as Historic Preservation Month!
The signs will be in place throughout the month, don't muss your chance to try them out!

The historic marker unveiling was wonderful! Beautiful weather today made for a great backdrop, too.
05/03/2026

The historic marker unveiling was wonderful! Beautiful weather today made for a great backdrop, too.

📣📣📣Please join us for The Church of the Holy Comforter Historic Marker Dedication!📣📣📣Everyone is welcome! FREE event!🗓 M...
04/24/2026

📣📣📣Please join us for The Church of the Holy Comforter Historic Marker Dedication!📣📣📣

Everyone is welcome! FREE event!

🗓 May 3, 2026
🕦 11:30 a.m.
📍223 N. Summit St.
Crescent City, FL 32112

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Thank you to Bob H. Lee for this wonder video! Fruitland Peninsula Historical Society is very happy to sponsor this vide...
04/22/2026

Thank you to Bob H. Lee for this wonder video!

Fruitland Peninsula Historical Society is very happy to sponsor this video!

Please watch, like and share with you friends!

"The Star Theater: A Forgotten Piece of History
This video revives the golden era of the old Star Theater, now functioning as a storage warehouse for a nearby hardware store. Viewers join local historian Cherie Register on a walking tour to see what remains of this historic site. Architect Rick Bowles presents various versions of the theater, from its beginnings in 1917 to its closure in 1960, using a dynamic 3-D interpretive model. Crescent City, Florida, known as the City Between the Lakes, offers a scenic setting worth exploring. We encourage everyone visiting northeast Florida to stop by and experience it for themselves.

This video is a sponsored by the Fruitland Peninsula Historical Society (FPHS). We meet September through May, 3rd Thursday, 4:00 p.m. All are welcome.

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Surprise program by Bob Lee! Thank you for stepping in as our April speaker!
04/16/2026

Surprise program by Bob Lee! Thank you for stepping in as our April speaker!

REMINDER: Today at 4 p.m.!This speaker is unable to attend!Please join us for Bob Lee today!
04/16/2026

REMINDER: Today at 4 p.m.!

This speaker is unable to attend!

Please join us for Bob Lee today!

Address

Crescent City, FL
32112(MAILTOPOBOX763,CRESCENTCITY,FL32112)

Opening Hours

10am - 2pm

Telephone

+13862328444

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