The Punta Gorda History Center

Programs in September at the Center

Tuesday, September 10, 1 p.m.

Punta Gorda’s First Shopping Mall - The Story of the Smith Arcade, forerunner of the modern shopping mall

Tuesday, September 24, 1 p.m.

From Elegance to Embers - The Hotel Charlotte HARBOR. Photo Presentation of the Hotel that once stood on Charlotte Harbor and Viewing of artifacts from THE Linda Wilson Collection

Help Provide History

Often an incidental factor in a diary, photograph, map or other document can reveal more about the story of our town. Before these important clues to our past our lost

Our Mission

As the caretaker and preserver of our shared history, the Punta Gorda History Center serves a vitally important function - archiving, documenting and interpreting our collective story, including its early role in the pioneering of Florida. For the long-term memory of our community, and also to honor the experiences and contributions of those who came before us, the History Center is committed to expanding our understanding of the defining events in Punta Gorda and its surrounding communities.

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Programs in September at the Center

Tuesday, September 10, 1 p.m.

Punta Gorda’s First Shopping Mall - The Story of the Smith Arcade, forerunner of the modern shopping mall

Tuesday, September 24, 1 p.m.

From Elegance to Embers - The Hotel Charlotte HARBOR. Photo Presentation of the Hotel that once stood on Charlotte Harbor and Viewing of artifacts from THE Linda Wilson Collection

Help Provide History

Current Exhibit - Punta Gorda School Days