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Punta Gorda History Center The Punta Gorda History Center is an archive, research and education center focused on the past of Punta Gorda and its surrounding area.

The Punta Gorda History Center at 512 E. Grace Street serves as an archive, depository, information and educational resource for Punta Gorda, one of the oldest communities in Florida. Volunteers to help with preservation and educational activities are needed. Contact us at 941-916-8800 or [email protected].

Last week’s column focused on The Fishery connected to the Coles — Vernon Peeples and Gussie Baker’s family. Their c...
29/05/2026

Last week’s column focused on The Fishery connected to the Coles — Vernon Peeples and Gussie Baker’s family. Their collections at the center feature photos and memories of an iconic location.

Stop by the Punta Gorda History Center to get your copy of our cookbook! Not just a cookbook, it is a delightful history...
27/05/2026

Stop by the Punta Gorda History Center to get your copy of our cookbook! Not just a cookbook, it is a delightful history of what locals liked to eat over the past 139 years!

We are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.

Stylish shoppers on Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda. Those dashing men and their poses could be straight out of GQ!
27/05/2026

Stylish shoppers on Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda. Those dashing men and their poses could be straight out of GQ!

Join us tomorrow for an engaging talk about local airbases 1 p.m. at the Punta Gorda History Center
25/05/2026

Join us tomorrow for an engaging talk about local airbases 1 p.m. at the Punta Gorda History Center

Never Forget. Honoring today those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
25/05/2026

Never Forget. Honoring today those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

On May 24, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León’s expedition anchored in the waters of Southwest Florida, charting ...
24/05/2026

On May 24, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León’s expedition anchored in the waters of Southwest Florida, charting in the area that ultimately was named Charlotte Harbor.

Fountains of youth of Punta Gorda! Thirsty, anyone? Share your personal memories or those of your ancestors!
20/05/2026

Fountains of youth of Punta Gorda! Thirsty, anyone? Share your personal memories or those of your ancestors!

Join us tomorrow for a look at Punta Gorda’s Restaurants of the past and share your own recollections to add to our coll...
18/05/2026

Join us tomorrow for a look at Punta Gorda’s Restaurants of the past and share your own recollections to add to our collective memory of this history. At the Center at 1 p.m.

Who remembers the A&W?
13/05/2026

Who remembers the A&W?

The Leaning Tower of Punta Gorda: Rev. Reese Henderson examines the tilted steeple of the First United Presbyterian Chur...
08/05/2026

The Leaning Tower of Punta Gorda:

Rev. Reese Henderson examines the tilted steeple of the First United Presbyterian Church, built in 1901 and damaged beyond repair by Hurricane Donna on September 10, 1960.

Photo dated September 12, 1960

Address

512 E Grace St

33950

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 15:00
Thursday 11:00 - 15:00

Telephone

(941) 916-8800

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