President's Message

Hello and welcome to the Venice Area Historical Society. If you are visiting this page, we know you must be interested in the rich heritage and history of the Venice area. Please explore our website and see what we have to offer. We then invite you to attend our monthly meetings and enjoy a wide range of programs, followed by refreshments and a social mixer. Enrich your life by celebrating history with us. Sue Chapman, President Venice Area Historical Society

Goals and Purposes

Create a public awareness of the historic heritage of the Venice area and encourage inquiry and research into its history. Provide outreach to a broad audience by sponsoring lectures, tours and other activities.

Develop an appreciation of the history and the historic sites of the Venice area and promote preservation in cooperation with the Historic Commissions of the City of Venice and Sarasota County.

Carry on all activities appropriate for a Historical Society.

Participate in Community Partnerships:

• Arts and Cultural Alliances

• Historic Preservation Coalition of Sarasota County

• Triangle Inn Association (City of Venice Archives)

• Venice Area Chamber of Commerce - Venice Mainstreet, Inc.

• Florida Trust for Historic Preservation

• Time Sifters, Inc.

• Friends of Sarasota County Parks

• Friends of the Legacy Trail

Mission

To promote a public awareness and understanding of the historic heritage of the Venice area and actively engage in the awareness of the heritage and preservation of local historical sites.

Meetings

Monthly meetings (October through May) include a guest speaker, informal socializing and light refreshments. Special events and programs may be held at various locations and times. The Society also sponsors day trips to historic sites and other area attractions.

For further information or to confirm program location, call 941-412-0151.

Current Officers

From left to right:  Jerry Madden-Vice President, Penny Phelps-Secretary, Carol Dettmore-Treasurer, Sue Chapman-President, John Osborne-At Large, and Brian Heverin, At Large.

Past Presidents

• Elizabeth J. Intagliata

• Karen Caillouette

• George McLean

• Donald O'Connell

• Philip Korwek

• Jack Howell

• Rollins Coakley & Ralph Richardson (co-Presidents)

• Jean Trammell

• Rollins Coakley

• Elizabeth J. Intagliata