Citrus County Board of County Commissioners recently issued the following announcement.
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, located at One Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL, will be hosting many interesting and informative events this holiday season, including a
local Coffee and Conversations speaker, new Lunch and Learn program, exciting new exhibits, and a free Christmas concert.
Coffee and Conversations
On Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 7:00pm, Coffee and Conversations brings Tarolyn Plumley from the Citrus County Mosquito Control District to talk on the history of mosquito
control in the county and current day practices. Plumley is an entomologist and public education specialist with our district with much to share. Do you remember running behind
the mosquito control fog truck as a kid? A lot has changed since the Citrus County Mosquito Control District was established in 1953. Explore the rich history behind
mosquito controls in Florida and see original photos from the early days of mosquito control here in Citrus County. Plumley will also discuss our current day practices, and how you
can help in your very own backyard.This program is free and open to the public. Guests may attend the talk in person at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum or join a livestream
and watch from the comfort of their own home. Apron Strings: Ties to the Past Tie One On…An Apron, of Course is the latest traveling exhibit to visit the Old Courthouse Heritage
Museum, opening on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 and on display through Friday, January 7, 2022. The exhibit comes from EllynAnne Geisel of Apron Memories, who has
been collecting aprons and the powerful stories they tell for over 20 years. According to Geisel, “An apron memory isn’t a scholarly dissertation. It isn’t mired in dusty facts and
details. It is a story of life and memory that engages and catches you up in the telling. The storyteller’s voices tap into our collective memories and experiences via universal
themes, such as Gratitude, Wellness, Survival, Fortitude, Opportunity, Tradition, and Faith.
Lunch and Learn
If you have an apron and a story to share, you are invited to participate in the museum’s first Lunch and Learn speaker program on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 12:00pm-
1:30pm with presenters Marnie Ward and Sue Collins from UF/IFAS Extension. Ward is Citrus County’s 4-H agent and Collins is a 4-H club leader and gifted seamstress. They will
share aprons from their personal collections and talk on the amazing history of aprons. Come to learn the rich history of aprons and how we are passing it on to future generations
in our community.
Christmas Trees Around the Square
This year marks the 28th anniversary of Christmas Trees Around the Square. Twenty trees, each representing one of the amazing non-profits or service organizations in Citrus
County, will shine throughout the holiday season. The trees will be put up and decorated by Santa’s elves on Saturday,
November 27, 2021 at 9:00am. Any members of the public are welcome to join in the decorating with the historical society and museum staff.This year’s tree lighting ceremony will
be something special. The Citrus County Historical Society is holding a free holiday concert with renowned performer Greta Pope on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 4:00pm-
6:00pm at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum. The free concert is meant to spread holiday cheer and say, “thank you!” to the community for their continued support of the
society and the museum during these trying times. Greta Pope and her trio will perform the Holiday Edition of the Great American Songbook with many of your holiday favorites.
Greta Pope always sells out fast and space is limited, so reserve your free seat today.
You can register for any these programs online at www.cccourthouse.org/shop or by calling the museum at (352) 341-6428. These events and exhibits are offered to the public free
of charge, but donations are always welcomed.
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