Voting and Elections in Alachua County at the Matheson History Museum

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Welcome Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton to the Matheson History Museum to discuss the election process in Alachua County. As Supervisor of Elections, Supervisor Barton is in charge of administering county, state, and federal elections in Alachua County, serves on the Canvassing Board during elections, oversees the maintenance...

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Bluegrass with Sandy Back Porch at the Matheson History Museum

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Don’t miss the Sandy Back Porch band playing everything from bluegrass to cover songs on the front porch of the Historic Matheson House as a part of the Second Saturdays at Sweetwater series. On Saturday, February 8 from 2pm-3:30pm watch the sparks fly from the guitar of Stan Burns, fiddle...

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An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Step back in time at An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown. The Matheson History Museum and the University of Florida Performing Arts Driveway Theatre Project present a powerful live performance featuring Shamrock McShane, Pamela D. Marshall, and E. Stanley Richardson. Set against the historic backdrop of the...

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Opening Reception for “The Alachua Phenomenon: Two Centuries in Florida’s Eden”

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate the grand opening of the Matheson History Museum's newest exhibition "The Alachua Phenomenon: Two Centuries in Florida's Eden."  Meet the curator, tour the exhibition and enjoy light refreshments. The exhibition features photographs and objects from the Matheson collection and items on loan from Alachua County museum partners, including one...

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Hoggtowne Bronze Benefit Concert at the Matheson History Museum

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Hoggtowne Bronze for a free, benefit concert on the front lawn of the Matheson House in support of the Matheson House Rehabilitation Project. Hoggtowne Bronze is an advanced community ensemble, utilizing English handbells to bring you music ranging from orchestral, to classical rock, and even jazz and blues! You’ll...

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Why Restore? Historic Wood Window Presentation at the Matheson History Museum

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month this May, the Matheson History Museum invites you to a special presentation, “Why Restore: Learn how your historic window can be just as energy efficient/impact-resistant as its replacement ‘cousin’!” Join an engaging hour-long presentation by the award-winning experts at Austin Historical. Restoring historic...

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