Historical figures in the banner are (L-R):  Rev. Jesse Knight, Frank Higel, Bertha Honoré Palmer, Dr. Fred Albee, John Nolen

Historical figures in the banner above are (L-R): 

Rev. Jesse Knight, Frank Higel, Bertha Honoré Palmer, Dr. Fred Albee, John Nolen

Welcome to VAHS

Tours of the Circus Car and Train Depot:

Saturdays - 10 AM to 1 PM

VAHS is honored to be the recipient of the 2023 Florida Preservation Award for organizational achievement! 


“Come!  Celebrate history with us!”

VAHS leaders Mary Huba (second from left) and George Miller (far right) were at the Preservation on Main Street 2023 conference to accept the award from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.
L-R: Nick Pachota; Nicole Rissler; Mary Huba; Chuck Sidlow; Kenneth Feld, CEO Feld Enterprises; Juliette Feld Grossman, COO Feld Enterprises; George Miller; Frank Wright, President VAHS; Nancy Detert
VAHS leaders Mary Huba and George Miller accept a 2023 Florida Preservation Award for organizational achievement from Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd in July 2023.

The circus train car arrived at the Historic Venice Depot on January 28, 2021.  Check the calendar for tour dates and times. Thank you to all supporters!

Watch a 19-minute video of the Circus Train Car move to the Depot by clicking here.

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(Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® and The Greatest Show On Earth® trademarks are used under license from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc.)


We Need Your Help! Fundraising is ongoing for VAHS programs and maintenance of the circus train car and caboose.  For more information, click here.






Visiting Venice's Historic Depot

If you are considering a trip to the Historic Venice Train Depot,

either for yourself, your family and friends, or a large group,

check out relevant information at The Depot.



Upcoming Depot and Circus Car Tours & Events

Click here to go to Lecture Series

Click logo above to see a calendar of upcoming programs in the series.

Join VAHS

There are many benefits to becoming a member of VAHS.  All members receive both the Society’s newsletter and first-hand notification of Society events.  Members also participate in Society decision making by attending member meetings. To become a member of VAHS, click here now.  Alternatively, you can download the VAHS Membership Brochure, or contact information@veniceareahistoricalsociety.org.

Contact Us:

information@veniceareahistoricalsociety.org

941-412-0151

PO Box 995, Venice, FL  34284-0995


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