10/01/2026
Groveland’s Historical Exploration Series:
“Citrus, Turpentine, & Founding Families”
FREE Event
Discover the Stories Behind Your Hometown at the Groveland Exchange – No Textbooks Required
Have you ever driven past an old grove, caught a whiff of pine, or
wondered how Groveland even got its name? You don’t need to be a history nerd to enjoy the answers.
Leave knowing the real people and decisions that turned open land into the community you call home.
The Groveland Historical Society's Historical Exploration Series — three relaxed Saturday mornings that dig into the real and surprising stories that shaped this part of Florida. Journey back in time and across oceans to discover early origins of the people and industries that led to the founding of Groveland.
Your Guide: Jason Brown - Curator of the Groveland Historical Museum and a 6th-generation descendant of the original founders of both Groveland and Mascotte. He provides these histories and tells stories in an interesting and informal way - full of the kinds of details that stick with you.
When:
Each starts at 11 AM and lasts about an hour followed by Q&A afterward.
Saturday, October 3 – The History of Turpentine Explore how the sticky and hardworking industry once covered Central Florida in “catfaces” and camps.
Saturday, November 7 – The Founding of Groveland Find out about the people and decisions that turned open land into the towns we know today. Listen as Jason recounts personal stories of the early families, including his own.
Where: Groveland Exchange 132 W Broad St, Downtown Groveland
So come, grab a coffee or bite to eat (food, drinks, and coffees available for purchase), settle in, and leave knowing a little more about the place you call home. No homework, no quizzes — just good local stories on a Saturday morning.
Mark your calendar for the first Saturday of October and November 2026.
See you downtown!
