WEST NASSAU HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
Hello everyone:
Here we are entering fall and the beginning of the Historical Society's 50th year. I would like to thank everyone for keeping the West Nassau Historical Society going forward and growing strong. As we enter our busy season, we will need more help with volunteers. We are now planning our upcoming events and projects so we hope to see you at our next meeting. We have some really interesting speakers scheduled for the next several meetings, so come on out to our meetings.
Smithsonian Institute Exhibit
The West Nassau Historical Society was recently awarded a Smithsonian Institute exhibit in collaboration with the Florida Humanities Council. This a pilot program for the State of Florida as we will get to research, design, program, and exhibit a display on how Food has influenced our local culture. It is an 18-month project, with the exhibition dates being in 2026. We are looking for people to interview about their thoughts on food and gatherings centered around food. More details to follow as we canvas the county in search of those who have stories to tell about Food, how it is grown, distributed, and consumed.
Adult Art Class
Thanks to all who helped with the adult art class we has this past Sept 14. We had 12 participants which is not bad for our first class. Kudos to Ed Mosher who taught the class.
2025 Dues
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit and annual dues are due in January 2025. Journey with us as we explore and discover the rich and diverse tapestry of our history and culture of Nassau County. Help us document, celebrate and preserve our county's rich and diverse history and culture by renewing or joining today.
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Annual dues are: $20 single, $30 family, $100 single lifetime, $150 couple lifetime, plus we have corporate memberships for businesses who want to help us reach our goals.
Annual dues are: $20 single, $30 family, $100 single lifetime, $150 couple lifetime, plus we have corporate memberships for businesses who want to help us reach our goals. •Download a membership form from our web site www.wnhsfl.org.
Download a membership form from our web site www.wnhsfl.org. •Don't think of it as dues but as an investment in the future of our past. New members who join in September will receive three free months.
Don't think of it as dues but as an investment in the future of our past. New members who join in September will receive three free months.Planning your estate? If you are interested in remembering the West Nassau Historical Society in your estate planning, contact us for details.
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T-Shirts, Mugs, RR Caps, and Whistles
WE HAVE RRDAY TSHIRTS AND MUGS LEFT OVER, plus RR caps and whistles, for sale. Attend our meeting on Thursday, October 24, or contact us if you want to buy some.
How About A Brush Off??
We have an outdoor workday this Friday, Sept 27. Weather permitting, we will paint the front facing of the front deck.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WNHS General Meeting
Thursday, Sept 26, Callahan Train Depot, Meal at 6:30pm and meeting at 7pm.
Brief discussion on upcoming projects. Guest Speaker: Marge Powell on the UK steam engines.
Hilliard Fall Festival
Saturday, Sept 28. We will have a table or two set up at the Hilliard Fall Festival, 12n-5pm
Evening of Discovery Ice Cream Social
Friday, Oct 4, Evening of Discovery Ice Cream Social, with Joel Pace Piano music students performing, 6:30p-8p, lots of ice cream and fixins'.
NE Florida Fair
Thursday Oct 10-Saturday, Oct 19, at the NE Florida Fairgrounds, various days and times, We will have our Trains and Turpentine display set up at the fair. More details to follow.
WNHS General Meeting
Thursday, Oct 24, Callahan Train Depot, Meal at 6:30pm and meeting at 7pm. Brief discussion on upcoming projects. Guest Speaker: Peter Mullen on the History of Halloween.
8th Ho Ho Hobo Day Festival, Tractor Show and Veterans Appreciation
Saturday, November 16, 9a-4p, 8th Ho Ho Hobo Day Festival, Tractor Show and Veterans Appreciation.
51st Callahan Christmas Parade and Craft Fair
Saturday, December 7, parade 10:45 AM and craft fair 9a-3p. The West Historical Society will host the 51st Callahan Christmas Parade and Craft Fair. We will need as many volunteers as possible.
Nassau Art at the Callahan Depot Art Show and Sale
Thursday, January 23 thru Saturday, January 25, various times. Nassau Art at the Callahan Depot art show and sale. Our annual county-wide art show has expanded to three days. More details to follow. This judged art show is open to all adult and middle-senior student artists living in Nassau County. Visit wnhsfl.org for entry form.
20th annual Railroad Day Festival and Classic Car Show
Saturday, March 29, 2025. Our 20th annual Railroad Day festival and classic car show. Details to follow.
Again, thanks to everyone for your continuing support of our group and our history.
See you soon. Stay safe.
John Hendricks, President
West Nassau Historical Society
