Historical Resources Kicks Off Opening Day with Archives Open House

Historical Resources kicks off opening day with Archives Open House

Mark your calendar for Oct. 4, when the City of Venice Division of Historical Resources celebrates Opening Day for Saturdays. This will be the first Saturday opening for the Venice Museum at 351 Nassau St. S., which will then be open to the public every first and third Saturdays through April. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come see the new exhibit on the City’s upcoming centennial.

At the Old Betsy Museum, long-time caretaker Earl Midlam will be around sharing his stories about our 1926 American LaFrance pumper. Learn about the firetruck’s history and some of its adventures from the man who saw most of them happen.

To honor Archives Month, the Julia Cousins Laning & Dale Laning Archives & Research Center will be hosting an open house across the street at 224 Milan Ave. W. Drop in to meet Historical Resources staff, get a chance to see behind the scenes what they do, and learn how you can either donate items or preserve your own. There will be something interesting for the whole family. The Archives Open House will also take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It is a day to take in many of the things that your Historical Resources Division does for the community.
For more information, contact Venice Historical Resources Manager Harry Klinkhamer at hklinkhamer@venicefl.gov or 941-486-2490.