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Preserving Our Past...Inspiring Our Future
Upcoming Programs
Tuesday, February 18 - Introduction to Punta Gorda History - the Beginnings of Punta Gorda for newcomers and all who want to know more about our history
Tuesday, March 12 - The Gilded Age and Grand Hotels in Florida including the Hotel Punta Gorda
PLEASE NOTE: the HISTORY Talk scheduled at the Punta Gorda History Center for WEDNESDAY, February 12th about the Janice Brown Postcard Collection has been postponed.
Be sure to watch for the new date
2025 Exhibit - Punta Gorda Through the Lens of Old Postcards
From the earliest days of the town, postcards, which blossomed in the late 1880s, were an integral part of communications with friends and family in distant places. As time went on and Punta Gorda became in part a tourist destination, visitors sent them as mementos of their travels through Florida. Now these old postcards represent an important visual and written link to Punta Gorda’s past. In this exhibit their importance to the historical record of the town will be illustrated and the role of postcards will be discussed in programs throughout the year.
History Talks
History talks are usually presented on Tuesday or Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the center. Follow our Facebook page at or join our email list to learn about upcoming programs. You can also inquire at 1-941-916-8800 for information on programs at the Center or to schedule a talk at your organization’s meeting.