Education

The monthly Historical Society membership meetings held from October through May consistently feature Sarasota and Florida topics with speakers from the historic, literary, artistic and educational communities. These meetings are open to the public at no charge.

The downtown historic Sarasota trolley tours which take place January through March show the visitor and local student of Sarasota history the historic sites while a Sarasota native narrator relates stories of pioneers. Walking tours of specific areas give the participants an “up close and personal” perspective with helpful guidance from docents.

A once a year event tells the historic founding of Sarasota from the bay’s eye view. The journey by ship is a picturesque treat as well as educational. A local historian presents facts about the people who arrived by canoe and yacht and spins entertaining tales enjoyed by all.