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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American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45
History & Archives

The May 2025 membership meeting of the Putnam County Historical Society will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday May 17th at the American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45, 316 Osceola Street, Palatka. Turn off Crill Avenue onto Osceola Street, American Legion buildings are across from Westview Cemetery.

Our speaker will be Esme Coward, President of the American Legion Auxiliary, Bert Hodge Post 45, Palatka. Ms. Coward moved to Crescent City from New York when she was fourteen, graduated from Crescent City Junior Senior High School and later taught there. She has 37 years in education, mostly high school art at CCJSHS. She was named teacher of the year four times. Her husband was in the U.S. Coast Guard and operated an auto paint and body shop in Crescent City. They have a son and daughter who both graduated from West Point. Ms. Coward will give us a tour of the American Legion facilities and some of its historic displays. She will share the Legion’s history in Palatka and their archival materials that she has organized and cataloged.

The Post will be selling rib dinners the day of our program from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM. The meal includes baked beans, potato salad, and coleslaw. You should pre-order meals by Wednesday May 14th to ensure availability by calling 386-328-6976.

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