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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].

Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the History Center
21/06/2026

Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the History Center

This weeks Now and Then - From Cernys machine shop to John Ski’s Breakfast spot
18/06/2026

This weeks Now and Then - From Cernys machine shop to John Ski’s Breakfast spot

On March 26, 1917, a crowd gathered to welcome former president Theodore Roosevelt to Punta Gorda. He enjoyed a week of ...
17/06/2026

On March 26, 1917, a crowd gathered to welcome former president Theodore Roosevelt to Punta Gorda. He enjoyed a week of fishing in Charlotte Harbor, harpooning two "devil fish" (manta rays). One was small in size, and the other was over twelve feet across.

Less than two weeks later, the United States entered WWI. Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919.

In 1988, 30,000 bricks were removed and then replaced by volunteers after sewer lines and storm drains were repaired. Th...
10/06/2026

In 1988, 30,000 bricks were removed and then replaced by volunteers after sewer lines and storm drains were repaired. Thank you, volunteers, for preserving Punta Gorda's historic brick streets!

From the News Press, March 26, 1988 and Sarasota Herald Tribune, April 23, 1988

This week’s Now and Then on PGI
03/06/2026

This week’s Now and Then on PGI

Mr. Wallace Mobley (1882-1964), owner of Seminole Pharmacy, enjoying the bounty of Punta Gorda! The fish photo was taken...
03/06/2026

Mr. Wallace Mobley (1882-1964), owner of Seminole Pharmacy, enjoying the bounty of Punta Gorda! The fish photo was taken in 1920.

Caption: Henry Little was a circus animal trainer who lived in Punta Gorda in the early 1900s. He had a trained crane wh...
03/06/2026

Caption: Henry Little was a circus animal trainer who lived in Punta Gorda in the early 1900s. He had a trained crane who would march down Marion Avenue to let his customers know he had a fresh shipment of moonshine to sell. Although the crane was a Sandhill crane, it was known locally as a whooping crane.

Last week’s column focused on The Fishery connected to the Coles — Vernon Peeples and Gussie Baker’s family. Their c...
29/05/2026

Last week’s column focused on The Fishery connected to the Coles — Vernon Peeples and Gussie Baker’s family. Their collections at the center feature photos and memories of an iconic location.

Stop by the Punta Gorda History Center to get your copy of our cookbook! Not just a cookbook, it is a delightful history...
27/05/2026

Stop by the Punta Gorda History Center to get your copy of our cookbook! Not just a cookbook, it is a delightful history of what locals liked to eat over the past 139 years!

We are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.

Stylish shoppers on Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda. Those dashing men and their poses could be straight out of GQ!
27/05/2026

Stylish shoppers on Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda. Those dashing men and their poses could be straight out of GQ!

Address

512 E Grace Street

33950

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 15:00
Thursday 11:00 - 15:00

Telephone

(941) 916-8800

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