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.
History Center
6062 Porter Way
Sarasota, FL 34232
tel.
941-861-5000
fax 941-861-6893
View map for
directions.
Research Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The center is closed during Sarasota County Government observed holidays.
No appointment is required to view original papers and microfilm or oral history
recordings in the archives.
Click here for the center's
Research Policies
Research questions:
Call 941-861-5000 or submit an
Inquiry Form
For information about ordering reproductions, see
Rights & Reproductions.
For non-research related questions call
941-861-5000.
 History
Center Library
6062 Porter Way
Sarasota, FL 34232
tel. 941-861-5000
fax
941-861-6893
Research Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The library is closed during
Sarasota County Government observed holidays.
To access this collection use the Sarasota
County Library catalog.
Sarasota County Library Catalog
History Center Museum
701 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
View map for directions.
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The History Center Museum at the historic Chidsey
Library Building is closed during Sarasota
County Government observed holidays.
Follow these links to go to the
Sarasota County History
Center Stroll.
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