The Marion County Historical Society will hold its annual Pioneer Days celebration in early June at the Marion County Historical Village. The event begins Friday, June 4th with a movie under the stars at dusk. A breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus begins at 8:00 a.m., with lunch beginning at 11:00 a.m. Society President Craig Agan says all the buildings will be available for tours.
“There will be building tours, we’ll have people staffing all the buildings. The original depot which was in Bussey, the Valley Chappell, the Pleasant Ridge School, the Great Western Stagecoach Inn, the general store, the log cabin, and of course, the Marion County Museum.”
For Fans Of Local History, High Springs Museum Is A Hidden Treasure
By Reagan Knight
April 21, 2021
With a population just over 5,000, the city of High Springs is nevertheless home to some of the most fascinating and rich history in Alachua County.
Its roots stem from early development along the Santa Fe River and a massive train hub, and the city is now trying to preserve its history with the town’s only museum.
However, COVID-19 and a lack of volunteers meant the museum had to shut down for over a year. Eventually, it has started opening again first for just once a month and by appointment only.