The Heart of High Springs, Inc

09/04/2026

What a wonderful piece of High Springs history! The image of children forming a human chain to carry the books from the old library to the new one is such a beautiful example of the community spirit that still makes High Springs so special.

Does anyone remember taking part—or know the names of the two dedicated women who operated the library? We would love to hear your memories!

Thank you to the High Springs Historical Society and Museum for preserving and sharing the stories that connect us to our past. ❤️

Does anyone remember the old library in High Springs?
Originally it was the phone company. It was next to the Priest Theater.
From what I know there were two wonderful ladies that were very dedicated to operating the Library. I know they loved children.
When the new Library was built they formed a human chain of children to move the books from the old building to the new one.
I know some of those children are still in High Springs.
What a wonderful memory.

Our Museum behind High Springs City Hall is open every Saturday 11am to 4pm.Special tours by appointment.
Email us to schedule a tour.
Everyone is welcome, free admission, but we do recommend a donation.
We are an all-volunteer 501C3 nonprofit organization.
We rely on your generous gifts of time, talent and treasures.
Please consider becoming a member to help preserve our local heritage.

High Springs Museum - High Springs, FL
https://bit.ly/highspringsmuseum
[email protected]

09/04/2026

Does anyone remember the old library in High Springs?
Originally it was the phone company. It was next to the Priest Theater.
From what I know there were two wonderful ladies that were very dedicated to operating the Library. I know they loved children.
When the new Library was built they formed a human chain of children to move the books from the old building to the new one.
I know some of those children are still in High Springs.
What a wonderful memory.

Our Museum behind High Springs City Hall is open every Saturday 11am to 4pm.Special tours by appointment.
Email us to schedule a tour.
Everyone is welcome, free admission, but we do recommend a donation.
We are an all-volunteer 501C3 nonprofit organization.
We rely on your generous gifts of time, talent and treasures.
Please consider becoming a member to help preserve our local heritage.

High Springs Museum - High Springs, FL
https://bit.ly/highspringsmuseum
[email protected]

08/24/2026

08/06/2026

🤔 Did You Know?

Before our community became High Springs, it was known by several different names—including Santaffey, Santa Fe, and even Orion.

When the railroad arrived in the 1880s, a station and post office were established here, and in 1888 the community officially became High Springs.

But here's the part we find most intriguing...

Why was our town once called Orion?

We've come across a few theories over the years, but we haven't found a clear historical record explaining exactly how that name came to be.

Maybe you've heard a story passed down through your family.

Maybe you've read about it in an old history book.

Or maybe one of our longtime residents knows the answer.

If you've ever heard the story behind the name "Orion," we'd love to hear it in the comments.

Together, let's uncover another piece of High Springs history.

❤️ Treasure Our Past. Invest In Our Future.

The Heart of High Springs

🌐 HeartOfHighSprings.org

07/13/2026

The Little Things Matter. 🎨

Back in 2022, a High Springs resident shared a simple idea:

"What if we had a colorful sign that helped visitors discover all the great places around town?"

We loved it.

So, with the help of volunteers and local craftsmanship, that simple idea became a colorful wayfinding sign that has welcomed thousands of residents and visitors to downtown High Springs.

Today, after four hot Florida summers and a few hurricanes, it's showing its age.

So we're giving it a fresh coat of paint and expect to have it back in place within the next couple of weeks—ready to welcome visitors once again.

Part of the Heart of High Springs' mission is to promote arts and culture. Sometimes that's a mural. Sometimes it's preserving history. And sometimes it's simply adding a little color and creativity that makes people smile.

The best part?

This project started with one resident's idea.

Just one.

Every great community starts with people who care enough to get involved.

If you have an idea that could help make High Springs even better, we'd love to hear it.

Imagine what we could accomplish if more people shared their ideas, supported local projects, and worked together to make our town even better.

Because that's how great communities are built.

One idea.
One project.
One neighbor at a time.

To learn more about The Heart of High Springs and the projects we're working on, visit:

🌐 HeartOfHighSprings.org

❤️ Treasure Our Past. Invest In Our Future.

The Heart of High Springs

07/07/2026

What makes High Springs unforgettable?

If you had just one day to introduce someone to High Springs, where would you take them?

Would it be floating in our crystal-clear springs?

Paddling the Santa Fe River?

Hiking shaded trails?

Exploring our world-famous cave systems?

Horseback riding through North Florida's beautiful countryside?

Strolling our historic downtown?

Or enjoying dinner, live music, and a cocktail at one of our locally owned restaurants?

For most of us...

It's not just one place.

It's the way all of those experiences come together in one small town.

That's what makes High Springs different.

It's where outdoor adventure, local businesses, history, hospitality, and community come together to create something you simply can't find everywhere.

Now we'd love to hear from you.

If you had one day to show a friend why High Springs is unforgettable, where would you take them?

❤️ Treasure Our Past. Invest In Our Future.

The Heart of High Springs

06/22/2026

Every Building Has a Story

Today, many of us know this building as Watershed Restaurant & Bar — a place to gather with friends, celebrate special occasions, enjoy great food, and create new memories.

But long before it became Watershed, this building had other chapters in its story.

Do you remember what businesses were here before?

Does anyone know when this building was originally built?

What are your favorite memories of this corner of High Springs?

One of the things that makes High Springs special is that our buildings aren't just structures. They're part of our shared story.

Some have stood for generations. Some have changed with the times. Some have been restored, reimagined, and given new life.

Behind every historic building is a story of people who invested in High Springs and believed in its future.

We'd love to hear what you remember.

Want to learn more about The Heart of High Springs and our efforts to preserve and celebrate the places that make our town special?

Visit HeartOfHighSprings.org

❤️

Treasure Our Past. Invest In Our Future.

The Heart of High Springs

06/13/2026

Why do people visit High Springs?

They come for the crystal-clear springs.

They come for the Santa Fe River.

They come for kayaking, cave diving, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and outdoor adventure.

But they also come for something that's becoming harder and harder to find.

Authenticity.

A historic downtown filled with locally owned businesses, unique buildings, friendly faces, and a sense of place.

People don't travel here for chain stores, big box retail, or places that look like everywhere else.

They come for the things they can't find somewhere else.

The combination of our natural beauty and our historic downtown is what makes High Springs special.

Protecting both isn't about looking backward.

It's about protecting the very things that make people want to come here in the first place.

Treasure Our Past. Invest In Our Future.

❤️ The Heart of High Springs

06/10/2026

A downtown like this doesn't build itself.

Behind every one of these old buildings is a person, a family, or a business owner who made a choice.

They could have built somewhere easier. They could have chosen a new building on the edge of town. Instead, they invested in the heart of High Springs.

Restoring and maintaining historic buildings is rarely the easy path. In many cases, it costs far more than building something new. It requires substantial financial investment, constant maintenance, patience, and a deep belief that these old buildings are worth saving.

The character of our downtown didn't happen by accident. It exists because generations of property owners, entrepreneurs, and business owners believed these buildings were worth preserving and worth bringing back to life.

If we're not careful, every town can start to look the same. The same buildings. The same chains. The same experience.

What makes High Springs special is the people who continue to invest in preserving its character while creating places where our community can gather, shop, eat, work, and make memories. Those investments don't just benefit the businesses themselves—they help create the unique downtown experience that residents enjoy and visitors travel here to experience.

Today, we're simply saying thank you.

Thank you to the families, property owners, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who help make downtown High Springs the place we know and love.

❤️ One High Springs

**Treasure Our Past. Invest In Our Future.**

The Heart of High Springs