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NOTICE FOR FINAL MEETING 2018-2019
The Leesburg Heritage Society will meet on
Tuesday, May 7th, at 3:30 at the the Leesburg Public Library, East Main Street.
Our program will be by Sandy Stokes,
who will tell about his family and their long history in Leesburg.
This is the final meeting of 2018-2019.
Our next meeting will be October 1st, 2019.
The Leesburg Heritage Society will meet on
Tuesday, May 7th, at 3:30 at the the Leesburg Public Library, East Main Street.
Our program will be by Sandy Stokes,
who will tell about his family and their long history in Leesburg.
This is the final meeting of 2018-2019.
Our next meeting will be October 1st, 2019.
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The new Officers & Board members are installed
May 9, 2019 |
FUNDRAISING FOR THE MOTE-MORRIS HOUSE CONTINUES
Glorianne Fahs & Vi Pfahler Host the table at fish fry 4 Apr 2019
Funds go to the "HELP THE HOUSE" fund c/o "The Leesburg Partnership" |
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Please help us raise funds toward the Mote-Morris House Restoration Project
Technically, Mote-Morris House is being rebuilt, not restored. The insurance should pay the costs of the structure, and possibly window hangings and some other replacements. The interior will be refurbished, not restored. After much indecision, we decided to collect replacement furniture, with minimal restoration of many of the original furnishings, which in most cases were replicas. Our 1880's piano and Lee sideboard were salvageable.
We need a china cabinet for the dining room, and other dining room furniture.
Technically, Mote-Morris House is being rebuilt, not restored. The insurance should pay the costs of the structure, and possibly window hangings and some other replacements. The interior will be refurbished, not restored. After much indecision, we decided to collect replacement furniture, with minimal restoration of many of the original furnishings, which in most cases were replicas. Our 1880's piano and Lee sideboard were salvageable.
We need a china cabinet for the dining room, and other dining room furniture.
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In Memoriam
William C. Davis "Bill" 
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William "Bill" C. Davis, 95, of Leesburg passed away Feb. 26, 2019. A Memorial Service was held on. March 2, 2019 at St. James Episcopal Church, Leesburg, FL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one's choosing.
"Bill" was born on October 27, 1923 and passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
He was a resident of Leesburg, Florida at the time of passing. He returned to Florida where he continued and completed his education, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Florida.
He was drafted into the US Army during WWII where he served until the end of the war. Recent memories include a Washington “Honor Flight” with other WWII veterans to view the monuments which their steadfast duty made possible; and visits to France and Luxembourg where Bill and his comrades were warmly welcomed as liberators.
Bill served as Leesburg’s postmaster, enjoying a 31-year run before retiring in 1986.
"Bill" was born on October 27, 1923 and passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
He was a resident of Leesburg, Florida at the time of passing. He returned to Florida where he continued and completed his education, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Florida.
He was drafted into the US Army during WWII where he served until the end of the war. Recent memories include a Washington “Honor Flight” with other WWII veterans to view the monuments which their steadfast duty made possible; and visits to France and Luxembourg where Bill and his comrades were warmly welcomed as liberators.
Bill served as Leesburg’s postmaster, enjoying a 31-year run before retiring in 1986.
For your convenience, the March 19, 2019 Newsletter, is now published
to view the newsletter, PLEASE CLICK HERE
to view the newsletter, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Our website is frequently updated with new information about exhibits and events, etc.
We invite you to visit our site often and to add your comments on the "Contact Us" page
We invite you to visit our site often and to add your comments on the "Contact Us" page
The Leesburg Historical Museum is open:
Tuesday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Leesburg
Historical Museum is conveniently located in the historic Woman’s Club Building, at 111 S. Sixth Street (between Main St. & Magnolia St.), which was used for many years later by Lassiter-Ware Insurance. The museum faces the Life Stream Building which is the tallest building in Leesburg. |
The museum has an interesting history all its own. It has been home to the Leesburg Library, the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce, several civic clubs, the Leesburg High School Prom and the Poinsettia Ball. The museum is crammed with artifacts and items that help tell the story about Leesburg – from the days that citrus was king and the popular Watermelon Festival was a highlight for kids and adults alike, to the Leesburg Centennial in 1957 and gathering places such as the Magnolia Hotel and the Lake View Hotel.
A short history of the GFWC Woman's Club of Leesburg:
(please see our "Highlighted Exhibits" page) DIRECT LINK HERE
A short history of the GFWC Woman's Club of Leesburg:
- October 20,1909. Formed with eighteen ladies to organize club
- October 9, 1922. New 2 story clubhouse completed, grand reception held in December
- March 14, 1946. Clubhouse sold to Paul Lassiter; two lots purchased on Ninth Street. October 10,1949. 40th anniversary/meeting at new clubhouse.
- March 2018. Sold building to Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Allowed to hold meetings there for three years. The Club donated several artifacts to Leesburg Heritage Museum for display.
(please see our "Highlighted Exhibits" page) DIRECT LINK HERE
Leesburg home built 1877
Recent Acquisition
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We have recently added some new acquisitions to our museum. here is a direct link to our
"Highlighted Exhibits" |
Please help us raise funds toward the Mote-Morris House Restoration Project
Raffle tickets are available at the museum
For more information please call: 352.315.1800
Raffle tickets are available at the museum
For more information please call: 352.315.1800
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Welcome
We welcome a new link between us (The Leesburg Heritage Society & Historical Museum) & The Eustis Historical Society. Please be sure to click on the link and visit their site. |
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OF SPECIAL NOTE
Images of America: "AMERICA: LEESBURG" by Glorianne Fahs and Bobby Grenier, is available at the Museum for $23.53. |
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Please be sure to provide your contact information, so we may keep you up-to-date with ongoing events, new exhibits, & meetings, etc.
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