Putnam County Historical Society and Museum

08/16/2026

History comes alive when students step into it.

Pictured here is local student Noah McKinley with PCHS Part President Breanna Pierce during a visit to the Putnam County Historical Society. Noah was given an assignment to visit a local historic landmark and write about what he discovered, he chose The Bronson-Mulholland House.

Noah one of many students discovering that there’s a lot more to our hometown than meets the eye and we’re glad to be part of that journey.

Noah, thank you for coming to learn with us! We love welcoming students who are curious about Putnam’s history and the stories that make our community special.

08/15/2026

This is an update from the email sent out by the Bartram Trail Society of Florida

Our Annual Meeting and Symposium is this Saturday at 12-3 PM. This event is open to all, and after the short general meeting, we'll have presentations about the process of building the Bartram Trail in Clay County, America 250 living history and music with Back in Thyme, and stories about William Bartram during the American Revolution.

The meeting is at a University of North Florida Maintenance building.

Learn more and get directions and details here: https://bartramtrailsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-puc-puggy-press-summer-eblast.html

The Bartram Trail Society performed storytelling and skits about William in the revolution at the Florida Folk Festival this year (image shown from that in this post.)

08/15/2026

Calling all Florida Trust of Historic Preservation Members! Join us for our annual membership meeting, held virtually, to hear the latest updates on historic preservation across Florida. Learn about the Trust's recent accomplishments, upcoming initiatives and Board transitions. We look forward to connecting with you.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JvodLTfQRXKURFFsEVZYcw

08/14/2026

Just down the road a piece.

08/09/2026

Have you been to the state park in Citra? https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/marjorie-kinnan-rawlings-historic-state-park

in 1896, Marjorie Kinnan was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Ida May and Arthur Frank Kinnan. She'd grow up to become the Pulitzer prize winning author we know and love, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.

Today would've been her 130th birthday.

08/09/2026

Not abandoned, still fighting.

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

We need your help!

Our goal is to preserve the Castillo de San Marcos for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. You can do your part, too:
🥾 Please do not sit or stand on the historic walls! This is also for your safety.
🐚 Coquina is fragile. Please don’t pick at the shells in the wall; we want them to remain intact for your next visit.
🚮 Dispose of trash correctly! We have trash and recycling bins located throughout the park for your convenience. Please do not litter.

We appreciate your assistance in preserving this irreplaceable artifact!

Image: The interior of a Castillo de San Marcos taken from above.