Venice Area Historical Society

10/10/2026

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10/06/2026

What time is it? It's trivia time of course?

Who was the landscape architect that worked under John Nolen in designing Venice's green spaces that we love so much?

1) Frederick Law Olmsted
2) Prentiss French
3) Ellen Biddle Shipman
3) Edward Worthington

09/23/2026

What time is it? It's Trivia Time!!!

In which of these original 1920's hotels did the Kentucky Military Institute (KMI) occupy from 1933-1970?

A) Hotel San Marco
B) El Patio Hotel
C) Hotel Venice
D) Park View Hotel

09/21/2026

From our friends at People for Trees.

"All Aboard for the Historic Railroad Tour!

Step back in time to see where the “Ghost Railroad” of the CH&N Railway (Charlotte Harbor & Northern) once traveled through the towns of Murdock, El Jobean, McCall, and Placida, ending at the Boca Grande Lighthouse.

The planned tours, in an air-conditioned mini-bus, will visit historic sites connected to the railroad, such as the McCall Section House, the Placida Bunkhouse, the 1910 Boca Grande Train Station, the 1896 Boca Grande Lighthouse, and the Armory Memorial Chapel.

Dates are Oct.10 and Oct. 24, tours are 9am-12noon. Tickets are $60 per seat and can be purchased at www.ticketsignup.io/allaboardtour. The tours begin and end at the Bean Depot & Café, 4370 Garden Road, El JoBean. Free parking.

For more information contact tour guide Alice White (941) 468-2486. Proceeds benefit People for Trees, a non-profit native tree advocacy group since 1997."

09/20/2026

Our very own Old Betsy!

WINK News is remembering a tragedy that happened 100 years ago, when Florida was hit by a massive storm that would become known as the "Great Miami Hurricane."

09/18/2026

With gratitude to Shaun Greenspan, his team, and WEDU PBS for this wonderful documentary of the 1927 Historic Venice Train Depot in celebration of its upcoming centennial! Our thanks also to Larry Humes, Chuck Sidlow World of ChuckO, Harry Klinkhamer, Lloyd Thomas, and Bill Haberthur for participating.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FeJMv3bzQ/

Venice’s historic train depot helped shape the city and now preserves its rich local history.

09/17/2026

Please tune into WEDU PBS tonight at 8:30 pm to watch its Greater Series featuring the 1927 Historic Venice Train Depot!

09/09/2026

It's Trivia time! Put on your thinking caps!

In 1910, Bertha Palmer purchased thousands of acres of land in Venice and negotiated the extension of the railway down to Venice, making her an integral part of Venice history.

Where was Bertha Palmer born?

A) Kentucky
B) Paris
C) Chicago
D) Ohio

08/30/2026

It's Venice Trivia Time!

How many Pocket Parks are there in Venice? Share your response in comments below!

A) 3
B) 30
C) 12
D) 4

08/29/2026

Mark your calendars for September 17th at 8:30 pm!