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1 TECUMSEH AVE. FORT MEADE FL 33841
BUFORD BROWN MUSEUM TRAIN
This 1926 Pullman Passenger Car is now the Dining Car
The Lounge Car looking north was once the 1926 Pullman Baggage Car.
The Lounge Car looking north was once the 1926 Pullman Baggage Car.
The Lounge Car looking north was once the 1926 Pullman Baggage Car.
The Lounge Car looking north was once the 1926 Pullman Baggage Car.
The Lounge Car looking north was once the 1926 Pullman Baggage Car.
Looking south, the Lounge Car displays original art.
The Lounge Car looking north was once the 1926 Pullman Baggage Car.
Looking south, the Lounge Car displays original art.
Fort Meade, Florida Honors Its Hero
SHARING FORT MEADE HISTORY IS OUR MISSION!
Better yet, see us in person!
Reaching out to the community, sharing the history, and enjoying the visitors is our specialty.
PLAN A TRIP OUR WAY!
1 Tecumseh Avenue, Fort Meade, Florida 33841, United States
Hours
Today | Closed |
Email us two days before to make an appointment for off-hours tour of Museum. We don't want to miss you !!
WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT
OUR MISSION
OUR OUTREACH
OUR MISSION
Fort Meade is the FIRST Fort Meade and the oldest settlement in Polk County.
A young 2nd Lt. George Gordon Meade surveyed the site and named it Fort Meade.
That was 1849.
The Historical Society of Fort Meade FL is dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of our community through education and engagement. Our mission is to Preserv
Fort Meade is the FIRST Fort Meade and the oldest settlement in Polk County.
A young 2nd Lt. George Gordon Meade surveyed the site and named it Fort Meade.
That was 1849.
The Historical Society of Fort Meade FL is dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of our community through education and engagement. Our mission is to Preserve Our Past with Dignity and Our Future with Honor.
Visitors from every state in the Nation and from many countries around the world come to Fort Meade with the Museum as their destination point.
Our volunteers are ready and capable of introducing them to "The jewel of Fort Meade," as Past HSFM President Don Marchman used to say.
OUR TOUR
OUR OUTREACH
OUR MISSION
Our historic building was built with the wood from the 1885 Little White School House and became the Fort Meade Academy. The site was also used for community events. Later, it was a boarding house and private home., The structure was moved from the corner of SE First and S Oak to E. Magnolia and S Lanier. to make way for the Fort Meade Hi
Our historic building was built with the wood from the 1885 Little White School House and became the Fort Meade Academy. The site was also used for community events. Later, it was a boarding house and private home., The structure was moved from the corner of SE First and S Oak to E. Magnolia and S Lanier. to make way for the Fort Meade High School about 1912.. The building was then moved a second time to its current location after being donated by the J.R. Barnett family to the Historical Society of Fort Meade. The Museum now houses the treasures of local pioneer families. Each room holds a reflection life lived in generations past.
Do you know what boondoggling is? Remember S&H Green Stamps? Can you imagine making a home in a swamp in 1849? Can you imagine a 50 ft. shark swimming in Fort Meade? How about the Great Bank Robbery?
OUR OUTREACH
OUR OUTREACH
OUR OUTREACH
The Historical Society of Fort Meade is involved in the community and offers calendared events and programs to interest all ages and backgrounds.
From Heritage Day to May Day to rides on our replica of the Turn of the Century trolley to Family History Nights, we welcome all to come share a memory, learn how your grandparents lived each d
The Historical Society of Fort Meade is involved in the community and offers calendared events and programs to interest all ages and backgrounds.
From Heritage Day to May Day to rides on our replica of the Turn of the Century trolley to Family History Nights, we welcome all to come share a memory, learn how your grandparents lived each day.
LUNCH & LEARN is a great way to spend your lunch hour. Bring your sandwich and enjoy a special presenter sharing Fort Meade history on the 2nd FRIDAY of FEB, JUNE, & NOV.
FAMILY HISTORY SPOTLIGHT invites a local family to enjoy their genealogy discovery and sharing. Held at 6:30 p.m. on 2nd Thurs. of JAN., MAY. & SEP.
NOW & THEN SHOWCASE DISPLAY features a month-long exhibit on interesting subjects, themes, and historical eras.
Come enjoy Museum Park. And take a stroll through the MUSEUM TRAIN BUTTERFLY GARDEN, a peaceful creation provided by the Historical Society and the Fort Meade Garden Club.
WE APPRECIATE OUR SPONSORS
HAPPY 175th BIRTHDAY, FORT MEADE !!
DECEMBER 13, 1849 - 2024