Author Archives: Jennifer Bush
Happenings at the Polk History Center
After months of ongoing restoration and preservation work, the Polk County History Center reopened on July 15. While some galleries may remain closed as final work on the building is completed, all safe and accessible areas, including the Historical and Genealogical Library, will reopen to the public. Click here for information on upcoming events and programs.
Annual Meeting & Pioneer Luncheon
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, more than 175 people gathered at Bonnet Springs Park Event Center for the 51st Annual Meeting and Polk Pioneer Luncheon. One of the highlights of the meeting was the presentation of the inaugural PCHA Board of Directors Award. Our first recipient is S. L. Frisbie, IV. Over his lifetime he has shared, supported, and sought to preserve our history, making him a deserving honoree.
Congratulations Polk Pioneers 2025
Congratulations to our 2025 Polk Pioneers. View their interviews here. Pictured left to right: Louis Warren McKnight Jr., nominated by the Davenport Historical Society; Ernestine Mason Davis, nominated by the Luster African American Heritage Museum; Bobby L. Moore, nominated by the Polk County Historical Association; Florence McNeer Hamilton, nominated by the Lake Alfred Historical Society; Alice Lorraine Peaslee, nominated by the Historic Lakeland Inc.; Virginia McKnight Glass, nominated by the Davenport Historical Society; Edwin Friedlander, nominated by the Polk County […]
