Punta Gorda History Center

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Punta Gorda History Center The Punta Gorda History Center is an archive, research and education center focused on the past of Punta Gorda and its surrounding area.

The Punta Gorda History Center at 512 E. Grace Street serves as an archive, depository, information and educational resource for Punta Gorda, one of the oldest communities in Florida. Volunteers to help with preservation and educational activities are needed. Contact us at 941-916-8800 or [email protected].

Who shot Marshal Bowman?
10/14/2026

Who shot Marshal Bowman?

Join us Tuesday to learn about the beginnings of Punta Gorda Isles 1 p.m. at the Center.
10/11/2026

Join us Tuesday to learn about the beginnings of Punta Gorda Isles 1 p.m. at the Center.

ON THIS DAY…in 1918. Punta Gordans sent clothing to Belgium to help with the World War I effort, a nurse went to Tampa...
10/11/2026

ON THIS DAY…in 1918. Punta Gordans sent clothing to Belgium to help with the World War I effort, a nurse went to Tampa to support students suffering from Spanish Flu

Join us this Tuesday for a program on the start of PGI. 1 p.m. at the Center off Taylor between Ann and Grace St.
10/09/2026

Join us this Tuesday for a program on the start of PGI. 1 p.m. at the Center off Taylor between Ann and Grace St.

Punta Gorda History Charlotte Harbor History Archive Museum

Starting a new Friday history question feature. Do You Remember Dining Here? Once a familiar gathering place for good ...
10/09/2026

Starting a new Friday history question feature. Do You Remember Dining Here? Once a familiar gathering place for good food, good friends, and great memories, this Punta Gorda restaurant is now part of our town’s history! Share your memories and pics if you have.

This weeks Now and Then focus on Easy Street.
10/08/2026

This weeks Now and Then focus on Easy Street.

Lovely ladies!
10/07/2026

Lovely ladies!

1953 Charlotte High Baseball team
10/07/2026

1953 Charlotte High Baseball team

Today in History British Florida divided into East and West Florids
10/07/2026

Today in History British Florida divided into East and West Florids

10/7 Today in Florida History from the Florida Historical Society!

1763 – On this date, British-held Florida was divided into East Florida and West Florida by Royal Proclamation. The dividing line was the Chattahoochee-Apalachicola River. St. Augustine remained the capital of East Florida, while Pensacola became the capital of West Florida.

Address

512 E Grace Street
Punta Gorda, FL
33950

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

(941) 916-8800

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