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The Venice Centennial Lecture Series
Education is central to the mission of VAHS. The Society provides a variety
of educational opportunities for members and the general public.
VAHS provides several lecture programs each year, one in the morning and one in the evening. The lecture programs are free and open to the public, and feature noted scholars and speakers. They are sponsored by VAHS, with permanent funding provided by the Bill Jervey, Jr. Charitable Foundation.
The morning programs are known as The Venice Centennial Lecture Series. The SAVE THE DATE morning programs are listed below. The speakers and topics will be included once finalized.
SAVE THE DATE
2025
December 9th - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
2026
January 13th - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
February 10th - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
March 3rd - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
To be held at the
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Library
300 Nokomis Avenue S
Upcoming Lectures
- No upcoming events
Video Library
Meeting Bertha Palmer - Founding Mother by Sue Chapman. WATCH
Creating Sarasota County by Dr. Frank Cassell. WATCH
Venice Dreamers - Early Settlers in Venice by Clarissa Thomasson. WATCH
The Depths of History at Venice, Florida: Archaeology from the Most Ancient Past to the Venice Train Depot and Beyond
by Dr. Uzi Baram. WATCH
All Aboard Bob's Train - An Evening of Conversation with Bob Horne & Ron Smith. WATCH
Detour on an Elephant - A Year Dancing with the Greatest Show on Earth by Barbara File Marangon. WATCH
Kentucky Military Institute in Venice by Larry Humes, KMI Graduate. WATCH
The Sky Was Filled With Airplanes - A History of the Venice Army Air Base by Clarke Pressly. WATCH
Bertha Palmer portrayal by Kate Holmes. WATCH
Bud Wimmers, Historical Figure of Venice by Gary Youngberg. WATCH
John Nolen, Olmsted Disciple by Professor Bruce Stephenson. WATCH
Marie Selby portrayal by Kate Holmes. WATCH
Leonard Reid by Vickie Oldham. WATCH
Lillian Burns by Deborah Walk. WATCH
Rose Wilson portrayal by Kathryn Chesley. WATCH
Louella Albee by Tom Bowers. WATCH
The John Nolen Historic District of Venice, Florida by Dorothy Korwek. WATCH
Gone But Not Forgotten: BLE-Built Buildings in Venice, Florida Lost to the Wrecking Ball by Gary Youngberg. WATCH
John Nolen's Plans for Mariemont, OH and Venice, FL: A Comparison by Joseph Schneider and Larry Goetz. WATCH
The Importance of Historic Preservation in Venice, Florida by Larry Humes. WATCH
A Look at Historic Preservation by Lorrie Muldowney and Dave Baber. WATCH
Bertha Palmer portrayal by Kate Holmes. WATCH
Rose Phillips Wilson portrayal by Kathryn Chesley. WATCH
Woodmere Lumber Company by Harry Klinkhamer. WATCH
Eagle Point by Jim Middleton. WATCH
Creating Sarasota County by Dr. Frank Cassell. WATCH
So Women Got the Vote. What Did They Do With It? by Phyllis Vogel. WATCH
Overview of the Women's Movement in U.S. by Kathryn Chesley. WATCH