Putnam County Historical Society and Museum

Putnam County Historical Society and Museum The Putnam County Historical Society operates two historic museums in the City of Palatka and hosts county-wide educational events on a bimonthly basis.

The Putnam County Historical Society was incorporated in June of 1966. As stated in its articles of incorporation "the general purposes and objects of this corporation shall be to aid in the discovery and preservation of historical objects and events; to obtain funds for the erection of historical monuments and museums; to promote the interest of all people in the history of our area, particularly

Putnam County." The Society pursues these goals through several outlets, including: operating the Bronson-Mulholland House and the Putnam Historic Museum, hosting bimonthly historical programs, and its involvement in historical preservation. The Bronson-Mulholland House is open to the public for tours Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Admission is free but donations are gladly accepted.

09/01/2026

đź’«2026 11 TO SAVE SPOTLIGHTđź’«

Lincoln Lane Schoolhouse - Interlachen, Putnam County - Built 1938

Built in 1938 at a cost "not to exceed $600," the one-room Lincoln Lane School House was the first Black school in Interlachen, serving African American children from grades 1 through 6. It closed following the 1954 landmark United States Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that found "separate but equal" doctrine, which had been used to justify segregation in public schools as unconstitutional. The Historical Society of Interlachen, Inc. purchased the land and building in 2013 in recognition of its historic significance.

The schoolhouse’s future is threatened due to years of structural deterioration. The nominator believes that inclusion on the 11 to Save list would garner more attention to its needs and hopefully generate resources to help save its history.

08/30/2026

Please note: this Battle of Hastings was not off 207. Hastings Main Street Inc

Just a bit to the north, in Clay County.
08/29/2026

Just a bit to the north, in Clay County.

08/27/2026

We love to share history, sometimes it isn’t books you need. Music reaches some history lovers better than handing them a book ever could.

08/22/2026
History comes alive when students step into it. Pictured here is local student Noah McKinley with PCHS Part President Br...
08/16/2026

History comes alive when students step into it.

Pictured here is local student Noah McKinley with PCHS Part President Breanna Pierce during a visit to the Putnam County Historical Society. Noah was given an assignment to visit a local historic landmark and write about what he discovered, he chose The Bronson-Mulholland House.

Noah one of many students discovering that there’s a lot more to our hometown than meets the eye and we’re glad to be part of that journey.

Noah, thank you for coming to learn with us! We love welcoming students who are curious about Putnam’s history and the stories that make our community special.

This is an update from the email sent out by the Bartram Trail Society of Florida
08/15/2026

This is an update from the email sent out by the Bartram Trail Society of Florida

Our Annual Meeting and Symposium is this Saturday at 12-3 PM. This event is open to all, and after the short general meeting, we'll have presentations about the process of building the Bartram Trail in Clay County, America 250 living history and music with Back in Thyme, and stories about William Bartram during the American Revolution.

The meeting is at a University of North Florida Maintenance building.

Learn more and get directions and details here: https://bartramtrailsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-puc-puggy-press-summer-eblast.html

The Bartram Trail Society performed storytelling and skits about William in the revolution at the Florida Folk Festival this year (image shown from that in this post.)

08/15/2026

Calling all Florida Trust of Historic Preservation Members! Join us for our annual membership meeting, held virtually, to hear the latest updates on historic preservation across Florida. Learn about the Trust's recent accomplishments, upcoming initiatives and Board transitions. We look forward to connecting with you.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JvodLTfQRXKURFFsEVZYcw

Address

110 Madison Street
Palatka, FL
32177

Opening Hours

Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(386) 385-3975

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