Local NewsAlachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 20253 commentsCounty officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Local LivingMatheson History Museum seeks support for restoration project Staff Reports Dec 6, 20240 commentsIconic house built in 1850s.
Local LivingMatheson kicks off Alachua County Bicentennial with symposium on Saturday Ronnie Lovler Dec 5, 20240 commentsEvent is first of two in December celebrating county’s past.
Local LivingMatheson to host presentation on late trend-setter Cora Roberson Staff Reports Oct 28, 20240 commentsYvette Carter to speak on first woman to run for elected office in Gainesville.
Local LivingSteve Noll to present “Democracy in Florida” at Matheson Staff Reports Oct 21, 20241 commentUF history professor to examine slow growth of democracy in Florida.
Local LivingMatheson to share history of Florida’s impact on presidential elections Staff Reports Oct 15, 20240 commentsBoyd Murphree to present previous races from 1876 to 2016 in Wednesday event.
Local Living“Fannie Lou Hamer’s America” to play at Matheson on Saturday Staff Reports Oct 10, 20240 commentsFree performance tells story of Mississippi sharecropper turned activist.
Local LivingGainesville author to hold book signing at Matheson on Oct. 17 Staff Reports Oct 4, 20241 commentTerrence Ho will showcase stories featuring history of Gainesville.
Local LivingAuthor to explore why UF is in Gainesville in Wednesday event Staff Reports Sep 27, 20240 commentsCarl Van Ness to focus on how life would be different without university.
NewsMatheson selects historic preservationist as executive director Staff Reports Sep 17, 20240 commentsCumella worked as planner for Gainesville, Fernandina Beach.
Local LivingMatheson Museum to host Black Florida voters history presentation Staff Reports Sep 16, 20240 commentsJames Abraham to present “Bloody Streets and Crooked Lines: 100 Years of Black Voter Suppression.”
Local LivingLatina Women’s League to host 20th Latino Film Festival Glory Reitz Sep 9, 20240 commentsEvents include films, speakers, concerts and art exhibition.
Florida FindsFlorida Finds: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits Ronnie Lovler Jul 29, 20240 commentsTraveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
Local LivingHoly Trinity parishioner to give history on Saint Augustine Mission Church Staff Reports May 20, 20240 commentsEvent slated for Wednesday at Matheson History Museum.
Local LivingMatheson to hold Floridiana Show Staff Reports Apr 30, 20240 commentsVarious vendors from Gainesville and around state to be on hand.
Local LivingMatheson to host 50th anniversary of Great Southern Music Hall Staff Reports Apr 23, 20240 commentsFormer Florida theater started in 1974.
Local LivingMatheson to host talk with author Ann Weimer Moxley Staff Reports Apr 22, 20240 commentsTalk will be on her new book, “Just Call Me Rae.”
Local LivingMatheson to host talk with Dr. Leslie Kemp Poole Staff Reports Apr 4, 20240 commentsEvent is titled, “Tracing Florida Journeys: Explorers, Travelers, and Landscapes Then and Now.”
Local LivingMatheson to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a Sock Hop Staff Reports Mar 4, 20240 commentsEvent will hearken back to Teen Time and high school dances.
Local Living#UNLITTER founder to speak at Matheson Museum Staff Reports Nov 27, 20230 commentsSabrina Osman to share about her nonprofit and passion for sustainability.
Local Living“Tracing Your Ancestors” event on tap for Saturday Staff Reports Nov 8, 20230 commentsEvent to take place at Matheson History Museum.
NewsCommunity Foundation celebrates 25 years Glory Reitz Nov 3, 20230 commentsEvent commemorates lives, organizations changed through philanthropy.
Local LivingMatheson to host conversation with Cuban exiles Staff Reports Sep 15, 20230 commentsAuthors Mario Cartaya and David Powell will share their experience coming to U.S.
Local LivingThe Matheson to host Sara’s Birthday Bash Staff Reports Sep 4, 20230 commentsEvent will be held to celebrate Sara Hamilton Matheson’s birthday.