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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Floridiana Festival & Marketplace at the Matheson History Museum

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

Step into a world of vintage Florida flair at the Matheson History Museum’s Floridiana Festival & Marketplace. Browse a curated selection of Florida souvenirs, artifacts, art, and more inside the main museum building. Outdoors in Sweetwater Park, enjoy live music, food trucks, historical demonstrations, and community organizations. The festival kicks...

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“Refugee Resettlement in Gainesville” Exhibition Opening

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

From 2024 right up until presidential inauguration day in 2025, the Greater Gainesville International Center worked with the International Rescue Committee to resettle six refugee families here in Gainesville. This is the story of some of the newest neighbors, told through art. The mini-exhibition, "Refugee Resettlement in Gainesville," features pen...

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An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown

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

Join the University of Florida Performing Arts driveway theatre project for "An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown." The production, starring Shamrock McShane, Pamela D. Marshall, and E. Stanley Richardson, weaves together a searing dramatic history lesson to reveal the complex friendship, struggle, and heroism of two comrades...

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