Sanford Museum

05/28/2026

05/19/2026

Have you seen our exhibit at City Hall for Historic Preservation Month?

We've been partnering with other departments within the city to showcase how the city and its citizens have worked to preserve our historic city!

Thank you to everyone in Sanford! You make history happen!

05/16/2026

We're down at Historic Hopper Academy celebrating Florida Emancipation Day!! Stop by and see us!

05/08/2026

Mark your calendars!

Join us for our May program, Sanford’s Spy in Europe: A Civil War Secret Revealed!

📆 Thursday, May 21 | 5:30 PM
📍 Sanford Museum | 520 E 1st Street

Did you know Sanford's namesake was one of Lincoln's secret weapons in Europe?

The Sanford Historical Society invites you to a fascinating presentation at the Sanford Museum exploring a side of our city's founder you’ve likely never heard. As Lincoln's Minister to Belgium, Henry Shelton Sanford built a covert intelligence network—tracking Confederate agents, lobbying foreign governments, and working tirelessly to keep Europe out of the war.

We are honored to host guest speaker David D. Perry, a retired university lecturer and renowned battlefield scholar. Having studied every major battlefield from the Civil War through both World Wars, David brings unparalleled expertise to this intriguing chapter of local history.

Come discover one of Sanford’s best-kept secrets. This event is open to the public and perfect for history enthusiasts and curious neighbors alike!

05/06/2026

We'll see you down at WopsHops Brewing Company!

✨KNOWLEDGE ON TAP🍻: Mark your calendar for an exciting new session of Knowledge on Tap that dives into Sanford’s history as the “Celery City.” Have you ever wondered how the city got its name? Join us for a "Celery"-bration to discover why celery was important not only to Sanford but also across the world on Tuesday, May 12 at Wop's Hops Brewing.

Guests are invited to join the next Knowledge on Tap session for a deep dive into history, agriculture, science, and other engaging topics. Crafted specialty beers will also be available for purchase, made using local, homegrown ingredients provided by UF/IFAS Extension Services Seminole County.
🍻 Tuesday, May 12 | 7–9 p.m.
🍻 Wop’s Hops Brewing Company | 419 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford

04/29/2026

We are so excited to have a table for Rhythm and Brews BBQ Fest! Thank you so much for inviting us!

We're excited to welcome the Sanford Museum as a 2026 Gateway City Supporter of the 5th Annual Sanford Riverwalk Rhythm & Brews BBQ Fest.

Stop by their exhibit booth on May 9th to say hello and explore the local history: including railroads, riverboats, agriculture, local celebrities, the Naval Air Station (Now Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and much more!

Stay 🏨… Play 😎… And 🏝️

Visit 📲 SanfordBBQFest.com to buy your BBQ sampling wristbands + beverage tickets early.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

Every year, just outside the museum, we receive a pair of ospreys who bless us with a nest! We are pleased to let you know that the eggs have hatched and the babies are here!

Stop by and see us when you visit the nest!

(Thank you Jeff for taking this photo!)