The mission of the Sarasota County History Center is to promote an understanding
of Sarasota County’s heritage and protect its historic resources.
The History Center collects information and artifacts related to the history of
the county from pre-historic times to the present. These collections are
stored in the center's archives at 6062 Porter Way in Sarasota, where they are made available for public
research. Also at this site is the MacKinlay Kantor Room exhibit, which contains books
and objects from the library of this long time Sarasota resident and Pulitzer
Prize-winning author (1904 - 1977).
The
History Center Library is a comprehensive research center.
It has a non-circulating collection emphasizing the history
and culture of the county with volumes on archaeology,
architectural history, archives management, and historic
preservation.
Publications written by local authors are held in the
collection.
The
History Center Museum at the Historic Chidsey Library Building is located at 701
N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, sharing the building with the Visitor Information
Center. Permanent and rotating exhibits of the county’s
history and pre-history are on display in the museum.
To help protect the county’s historic resources, the center participates
in the county’s development review process, supports the county’s historic
designation program, provides information to the public about how to preserve
historic structures, and maintains an appropriate physical environment for its
collections.
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