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HISTORY UPDATE July 2023

Posted on: July 9, 2023 Last updated on: July 9, 2023 Written by: Ed Siarkowicz
Holden Stove by Preston Zepp, Flagler Bus Tours now!. Operation Hours Increased, 1920 telephones, 1940 phone book, metal detect club, Farm to Table in November, New historical sign at Bunnell entry. King’s Road Historic District advances in Flagler County,July 1783 with plum pudding

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Thanksgiving Dishes

Posted on: November 2, 2021 Last updated on: November 2, 2021 Written by: Ed Siarkowicz
November 2021 – Thanksgiving at the Holden House. Foods and recipes from the past.
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Your History Society plans, educates and preserves

Posted on: November 9, 2020 Last updated on: December 4, 2022 Written by: Ed Siarkowicz
History update from our President Ed Siarkowicz helped by Thomas A. Verdenius who joins us from 106 years ago! Here are some of our November activities.A Preservation SocietyZoom Speaker Series1916 Church and Women’s Voting Rights MuseumNew displays“The best history web…
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Prominent Hall Clock in the Holden House Museum

Prominent Hall Clockin the Holden House Museum

Posted on: March 8, 2020 Last updated on: March 9, 2020 Written by: Ashley Gonzalez
The restored Theodore B. Starr hall clock (circa 1898) now standing in its new home, the living room at the
Holden House Museum.
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Holden House

THE HOLDEN HOUSE CENTENNIAL(1918 – 2018)

Posted on: March 7, 2020 Last updated on: March 9, 2020 Written by: Ashley Gonzalez
The Holden House was built in 1918 by Samuel Merwin Bortree as a wedding gift for his daughter Ethel Lura Bortree Holden, and her husband Tom Edward Holden.
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The Holden House, Bunnell, Florida

Holden House – Flagler County Historical Society

Posted on: October 15, 2019 Last updated on: July 8, 2023 Written by: FCHS
The Holden House, home of the Flagler County Historical Society, is located on the north side of SR 100 (204 East Moody Boulevard) between Church and Pine Streets in Bunnell. The Building occupies Lot 12 of Block 134 of the…
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Holden House Renovations (2010)

Posted on: October 15, 2019 Last updated on: October 15, 2019 Written by: FCHS
by Siding Industries of Northern FL, Inc., St. Augustine, Florida  After Renovation – New windows installed, new siding on the east and west side of the house and new paint (colors matching the original). 
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The mission of the Flagler County Historical Society is to promote historical and cultural research and education for the benefit of the community. Visit the Historic Holden House and the BEST historical records and research center in Flagler County!

Physical: 204 E Moody Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110
Mailing:   PO Box 87, Bunnell, FL 32110
Phone: (386) 437-0600
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Recent Posts

08 Sep

Make the most of your charitable deductions.

Making a charitable donation helps you give back to your community and may help your wallet at tax time, too. New deduction for non-itemizers If you usually take the standard deduction and don’t itemize, we’ve got some good news. Beginning…
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03 Sep

Historical Society goes Beeserk

The Historical Society, along with The Flagler County Beekeeper's Association went to Korona to remove the James Slovak Memorial Apiary Collection, 75 years of local beekeeping, to Haven Acres, Bunnell. A ribbon cutting will be held after all the bees settle into their new home. An aggressive swarm of bees chased Ed to the property line!
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01 Sep

History Update Newsletter September 2026

Getting Church on National Historic Register
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27 Aug

Help Wanted! Flagler County Historical Society is in need of a grant writer. If you have experience in this field and would like to volunteer your services, please contact us. Helping us get grants will ensure our mission of preserving local history.

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20 Aug

AAUW Presents “How Women Won The Vote”, Wednesday August 26 3-4pm, Bunnell Library Nexus Center

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04 Aug

History Update Newsletter August 2026

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04 Jul

History Update Newsletter July 4, 2026

Happy Independence Day
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