High Springs Museum

08/29/2026

Followers, we are at 599 followers right now.
The Historical Society had to create a new page a year and a half ago. Since then we have grown in visitors to the museum. 2025 we had over 1000 visitors. We have had over 500 the first six months this year. I believe we will surpass last year's numbers greatly because our children school groups will visit in the fall of the year.
The Historical Society is about educating the public of our local history. If we are not operating the museum, local history will be lost.
High Springs is a very unique place. Yes we had the railroad here many years ago, but when other things are explored here, there is much more.
Starting with the indigenous people into the Spanish, French, British and finally Florida became part of the United States.
Hope to see you soon.

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]

08/21/2026

The High Springs Historical Society will be participating in the upcoming Fall Festival on September 26th and 27th, featuring a large-scale model train display.

Our portable train layout will model a High Springs Circus, complete with a Big Top tent, animals, performers, and carnival rides. Three train tracks will be running with circus cars transporting the elements of the show.

Did you know that many years ago, the circus train would stop in the High Springs train yard to allow the animals to rest?

We hope to see you at the Fall Festival.

08/15/2026

Hi All,
Our volunteers are ready to greet you from 11 to 4 at our Museum today and every Saturday.
Our next special event in High Springs is the fall festival, September 26th and 27th at the farmers market pavilion.
We will have an enormous Circus Train display there. We will also have some artifacts from the museum.
The air conditioned free High Springs shuttle is running today.
See you soon.

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]

08/13/2026

Some history of High Springs.

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]

08/08/2026

You might ask, why are you displaying pictures of an antique Manure Spreader?
I'm glad you asked. The Historical Society is always looking for more ways to inform the public about our local history.
Farming has always been a big part of it.
This manure spreader was donated to the Historical Society from a kind lady in Georgia.
Next question, what are we going to do with it?
The first thing we will do is restore it. If you have interest in helping us do that, please contact us, we can use your help.
We want to use it in the High Springs Christmas Parade. On a trailer of course.
Are you interested in history? We don't ask for more than a one day a month commitment from our volunteers. We have many projects you can help us with.
Stop by the Museum today or any Saturday 11 to 4PM.

08/04/2026

Come out and join us tonight.
The High Springs Historical Society will be there with information for the Museum and a gift for the kids.

🇺🇸 Join Us for National Night Out 2026! 🇺🇸
The High Springs Police Department, the City of High Springs, and the Children’s Trust of Alachua County invite you to an evening of family fun and community fellowship!

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
📍 High Springs Civic Center
19107 NW 240th Street, High Springs

Enjoy free food and shaved ice, music, a bounce house, water slide, balloon toss, police vehicle displays, backpack and school-supply giveaways, and much more!

National Night Out is a great opportunity to meet your local law-enforcement officers, strengthen police-community partnerships, and enjoy a fun evening with family, friends, and neighbors.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🚓🎒🌭

08/01/2026

Good morning,

What is it about High Springs that makes it so unique?

The High Springs Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and educating the public about the rich history of High Springs and the surrounding local area.

We welcome visitors of all ages, and children are always welcome at the museum to discover what life was like here in the early days. Groups of any size can schedule a private tour, and our knowledgeable volunteers are ready to guide you through our diverse displays.

Come and see for yourself! Additionally, a free shuttle is operating today to take you on a tour around historic High Springs.

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]

07/29/2026

Here is a historical piece we received. The Victor machine is a 1918 model. The way it works is you wind the crank on the side, then place the needle on the record. The sound comes out below.
The old records are made from shellac. If you drop the record on the ground they will break. The metal needles have to be replaced quite frequently.

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]

07/27/2026

I believe this was city transportation in Tallahassee, Florida.
There is a sign, No Smoking on the top right of the carriage.
I heard of a small town labeled as a two horse town, but here they have three horses.

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]