Newsletter | August 2024
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Read moreWelcome to
Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society
Where history, art, and community join together.
Murals are the Copyrighted property of the Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society.
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Help us to continue positively impacting and transforming the community of Punta Gorda.
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Learn more about the rich local history of the area by attending a class or taking a tour. We teach History Classes throughout the year and offer guided Walking Tours during the cooler months of February – March.
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Newsletter | July 2024
More Local History to discover on the Otocast app. Check it out… Click HERE to read more about it in our July Newsletter
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End of the Line
by Richard Currier, 1997
Town founder Isaac Trabue and Henry Plant, the man who built railroads on the west coast of Florida, are depicted in this mural. Punta Gorda prospered when the railroad came to town.
Boating in Paradise
by Keith Goodson, 2022
The Punta Gorda Boat Club grew out of the City wanting to attract tourists. In 1951, Hydroplane and runabout races were popular, but to sponsor one, the City had to have a boat club.
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Presentations
Looking for a presentation about the Mural program? The Society welcomes the opportunity to speak to local groups and organizations about our program and mural projects. We can even throw in a short local history story or two. Please contact us for more information.
Why Support the Mural Society?
Every Donation Helps
Your support makes our work possible. With a gift from you, we can continue positively impacting and transforming the community of Punta Gorda. (EIN 65-0563402)
Support Provided by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County & the Shively Charitable Foundation