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
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We Need Your Help! Fundraising is ongoing for the Circus Train project and VAHS programs. For more information, click here.
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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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June 21, 2022 7:00 PM1971 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34292
Click logo above to see a calendar of upcoming programs in the series.
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information@veniceareahistoricalsociety.org 941-412-0151 PO Box 995, Venice, FL 34284-0995 |
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