Leesburg Heritage Society. INC.

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In Memory of Marjorie (Pringle) Mathews Nuttall

Marjorie (Pringle) Mathews Nuttall was the daughter of Gervin and Grace (Turner) Pringle and sister of Grace Elizabeth "Betty" Pringle Hayter Pemble and Alta Wendallyn “Winnie” Pringle Crawford.

Marjorie (Pringle) Mathews Nuttall, passed away September 13, 2019, born in Lake Wales, FL and moved to Leesburg in 1928. Graduated from Leesburg High School, John B. Stetson University and School of Language and Orientation in Brazil. Served with pastor husband in Baptist Churches in Cottonwood, AL, Jacksonville, FL, Augusta, GA and Santa Clara, CA. She with her husband was a missionary in Brazil for 22 years, mostly in the Amazon River region. Predeceased by her husband of over 55 years, Ronald P. Mathews of Leesburg, John J. Nuttall, husband of 13 years in Parrottsville, TN and her daughter, Vickie (Mathews) Jackson. Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Carol (Danny) Maynard; four grandchildren, Jonathan, Matthew Maynard, Elizabeth Hailey, Rebecca (Johnny) McEarchein and eight great grandchildren; Graveside service were held September 17, 2019.

The new Officers & Board members are installed
May 9, 2019

DIRECT LINK TO LIST OF OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS

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"

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.

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BRAND NEW PRESENTATION
by EMMETT B PETER III

For your convenience, the March 19, 2019 Newsletter, is now published
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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

The Leesburg Historical Museum is open:
Tuesday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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:

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.

Several artifacts may be seen in a dedicated showcase, including a handsome silver tea service.
(please see our "Highlighted Exhibits" page) DIRECT LINK HERE

Leesburg home built 1877 Recent Acquisition

We have recently added some new acquisitions to our museum. here is a direct link to our
"Highlighted Exhibits"

DIRECT LINK TO "HIGHLIGHTED EXHIBITS"

Exhibits & Displays

Be sure to visit the full
exhibits & displays page.
New items are frequently added so visit our website often.
Perhaps you would like to donate an item for exhibition.
If so, you may call us directly at (352.315.1800), or
use our contact page

DIRECT LINK TO EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS PAGE

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

DIRECT LINKS TO OTHER LOCAL HISTORIC SITES

Welcome
We welcome a new link between us
(The Leesburg Heritage Society & Historical Museum)
& the "Virgil Hawkins Historical Society Inc"
Please be sure to click on the link and visit their site.