The Putnam County Historical Society was incorporated in June of 1966. As stated in its articles of incorporation "the general purposes and objects of this corporation shall be to aid in the discovery and preservation of historical objects and events; to obtain funds for the erection of historical monuments and museums; to promote the interest of all people in the history of our area, particularly Putnam County."

Our Society pursues these goals through several outlets, including: operating the Bronson-Mulholland House and the Putnam Historic Museum, hosting historical programs, and its involvement in historical preservation.

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WOMEN’S HISTORY IN PALATKA & PUTNAM COUNTY
STORIES BEFORE THE RIGHT TO VOTE

The March 2025 membership meeting of the Putnam County Historical Society will be held on Saturday March 15th, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Bronson-Mulholland House, 100 Madison Street, Palatka.

Our presenter will be Tracy Pretorious, Public Historian, PCHS Director, and adjunct history professor at St. Johns River State College. With a master’s in history from the University of North Florida, Tracy specializes in U.S. history from the Civil War through the Progressive Era. Her award-wining research focuses on women’s roles in history, including resistance among enslaved women. She brings a passion for storytelling and a deep commitment to uncovering overlooked narratives in local and national history.

The program will feature a never-before-seen glimpse of materials from the Lucas New Line steamships family collection, offering a rare and intimate look at the lives of women in Palatka and Putnam County before the passage of the 19th Amendment. Through personal letters, artifacts, and historical records, Tracy will share how these women shaped their communities long before they had the right to vote.

We hope you will join us for this engaging and informative program. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation. Please invite a friend and help us celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the remarkable women of our past!