Submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
The past two years have not been great but hope springs eternal. Next year has got to be an improvement.
What better way to kick off 2022 but at the Historic Village? Located at 490 West Avenue in downtown Clermont, the Village is a unique partnership between the city of Clermont and the Clermont Historical Society. Together they work to offer citizens, the opportunity to see what life was like in South Lake County 100 years ago. Tour two homes and see how people cooked, played, and even slept. Sit in a desk at the one-room schoolhouse, discover interesting collections in the original Cooper Memorial Library, and experience the conditions of living in a World War II Quonset hut.
Many great men and women have reminded us how important it is to never forget where we came from and how we got to where we are now. Why not make one of your New Year’s resolutions be to learn about your community and what makes it so special.
The Village is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. If you have out-of-town visitors who will not be here on the weekend call the Village Manager, Roxanne Brown, at 352-242-7734 and she may be able to set up a tour for your group during the week. There is a charge of $5.00 per person over 12 for this arrangement. During the regularly scheduled hours, a donation of $5.00 per person over 12 is requested.
Are you interested in the history of Clermont or in history in general? Why not consider joining the Historical Society? Annual dues is just $25 for an individual and $35 for a couple. Want to know more about us? You can visit our website clermonthistoricvillage.org or our Facebook page. Or you can come to our monthly meetings held on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Depot at the Historic Village. The next meeting will be held on January 10th.
(Photo courtesy of Larry Oskin)
