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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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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Film Screening and Discussion: “Alachua County Looking Forward, Climate Affects Us All” at the Matheson History Museum

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

Over the next two centuries, Florida will experience a profound transformation, distinct from the past two centuries. Leading up to Alachua County's bicentennial, a vulnerability analysis was conducted to assess preparedness for nuisance flooding, extreme heat and storms, and other changes. The results revealed that significant efforts are needed to...

Gainesville Modern’s MOD Talks Lecture Series at the Matheson History Museum

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

Hear architectural preservationist George Smart present "The Accidental Archivist: Preserving America's Legacy of Modernist Houses" in this kickoff event for Gainesville Modern Weekend. A passionate advocate for Modernism, George has been one of the nation’s leaders in raising awareness to preserve this important architectural movement. This lecture is free but...

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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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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A Conversation with the Alachua County Community Remembrance Project at the Matheson History Museum

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

Join the Matheson History Museum, Alachua County and members of the Alachua County Community Remembrance Project (ACCRP) for an exciting panel discussion with community voices involved in preserving histories of Black placemaking, joy, and belonging in Alachua County. Community leaders discuss their involvement in the ACCRP and the co-creation of...

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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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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