The Historical Society of Avon Park
Depot & Baseball Museum
Preserving our history, rail heritage, pioneer stories, and baseball legacy for future generations.
Tents were used by the first settlers who came here until their log cabins could be built. Memories of this experience linger yet with some people.
On display
Current Exhibits
The 1926 Seaboard Air Line Depot
Restored to its early rail-era appearance, the depot now houses the Society's core collection: ticket ledgers, and signal lanterns.
Avon Park's Baseball Legacy
From sandlot games behind the depot to spring training visits that put Avon Park on the map, this exhibit traces the town's long love affair with the diamond through uniforms, scorecards, and photographs on loan from local families.
Pioneer Family Archives
Homestead papers, hand-tinted portraits, and correspondence donated by founding families trace the settlers who cleared the scrub pine and citrus groves that became Avon Park.
Watch
Avon Park on Film
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Hidden Gems: The Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park · FOX 13 Tampa Bay, November 15, 2021 
The History of Avon Park, Florida · World History Official tv