Putnam County Historical Society and Museum

Putnam County Historical Society and Museum The Putnam County Historical Society operates two historic museums in the City of Palatka and hosts county-wide educational events on a bimonthly basis.

The Putnam County Historical Society was incorporated in June of 1966. As stated in its articles of incorporation "the general purposes and objects of this corporation shall be to aid in the discovery and preservation of historical objects and events; to obtain funds for the erection of historical monuments and museums; to promote the interest of all people in the history of our area, particularly

Putnam County." The Society pursues these goals through several outlets, including: operating the Bronson-Mulholland House and the Putnam Historic Museum, hosting bimonthly historical programs, and its involvement in historical preservation. The Bronson-Mulholland House is open to the public for tours Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Admission is free but donations are gladly accepted.

06/19/2026

We hope to see y'all for a special June Cemetery Club!

Who gets to write our stories? And what happens when that right is taken away?

We'll explore how some folks across history were buried without their true names, their true loves, or their true selves acknowledged-- and celebrate those who refused to let that happen!

See you Thursday, June 18th at 6 pm!
First Magnitude Brewing Company
Out front under the tent!

Everyone is welcome but y'all better act right.

06/17/2026

Amazing!

Welcome back Tilghman House!
06/11/2026

Welcome back Tilghman House!

The beautiful Tilghman House is set to reopen in July, and below is an overview of its rich history.

Where are they?
06/09/2026

Where are they?

The Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources grant application cycle for Fiscal Year 2028 is officially open for Small Matching, Special Category and Abandoned African-American Cemeteries grants! Applications will close at 5 p.m. EST on July 10, 2026.

Submit your application at https://ow.ly/yAp650Z8skL. For more information on the grants and the application process, including the Division's upcoming "How to Apply" webinars, check out the grants page on the Division’s website: https://ow.ly/kj1y50Z8skN.

06/06/2026
Check it out.
06/04/2026

Check it out.

Let’s go read that book!
05/27/2026

Let’s go read that book!

BIG NEWS, PALATKA ✨📚

A book has officially been written highlighting the history and stories of Palatka — and we’re excited to celebrate with a special Meet & Greet event featuring author Gregory Leonard! 👏

Join us Wednesday, June 3 at 6 PM at the Larimer Arts Center for an evening of storytelling, conversation, and community. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from the author, participate in a live Q&A, and enjoy a book signing opportunity ✍️

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now:

https://booking.visitpalatka.com/en

Guests can choose a ticket option that includes a copy of the book, or books will also be available for purchase at the event. Additional locations where books can be purchased locally will be announced soon 👀

We can’t wait to share this special evening with you!

“In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still ...
05/25/2026

“In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly.

Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.”

Col. John McCrae, Canada, wrote the poem that is credited with inspiring the poppy as a symbol for remembrance https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47380/in-flanders-fields

Address

110 Madison Street
Palatka, FL
32177

Opening Hours

Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(386) 385-3975

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