Historical figures in the banner above are (L-R):
Rev. Jesse Knight, Frank Higel, Bertha Honoré Palmer, Dr. Fred Albee, John Nolen
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The circus train car described on this site arrived at the Historic Venice Depot on January 28, 2021. The interior displays will be installed over the next several months. The train car will be opened to the public when the project is completed. Thank you to all supporters! Watch a 19-minute video of the Circus Train Car move to the Depot by clicking here.
We Need Your Help! Fundraising is ongoing for the Circus Train project and VAHS programs. For more information, click here. Like us on Facebook! | Preserve the Venice Depot's Circus Train Heritage! Both the Gulf Coast Community
Foundation and the Kathleen K. Catlin Foundation at the Community
Foundation of Sarasota County have awarded significant grants to VAHS to
help preserve the Venice Depot's Circus Train Heritage! VAHS welcomes
Gulf Coast and the Community Foundation as partners in preserving
Venice's Circus and railroad heritage in a visible and exciting way.
For more information about the project, see the Circus Train Page.
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. Sarasota County is doing repair work in the Waiting Rooms of the Train Depot. Therefore, the Depot and Caboose Tours are canceled until further notice. Check this website for updates. | Upcoming Depot Tours & Events
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information@veniceareahistoricalsociety.org 941-412-0151 PO Box 995, Venice, FL 34284-0995 |