Historical figures in the banner above are (L-R):
Rev. Jesse Knight, Frank Higel, Bertha Honoré Palmer, Dr. Fred Albee, John Nolen
Contact Us
Phone: 941-412-0151 Email: information@veniceareahistoricalsociety.org
Mail: PO Box 995, Venice FL 34284-0995
Stop by: The VAHS office is in the red caboose at the 1927 Historic Train Depot, 303 E. Venice Ave. Venice FL 34285, at the southern tip of The Legacy Trail. The caboose is staffed Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10-12:30. See The Depot for information about Depot tours.
Directions from the North
I-75 south to Exit 200 (681South). Bear left near end of ramp to US41 South (Tamiami Trail). Follow US41 South (2.71 miles) into Venice. Bear left onto US41 Bypass. Follow 1.1 miles; turn right onto Venice Avenue. Just before the bridge, bear to the right. Follow to the Depot at end of the road on the right.
Directions From the South
I-75 north to Exit 193 (Jacaranda Blvd). Turn left off ramp. At traffic circle, turn onto Venice Avenue heading West. Follow Venice Avenue 3.2 miles. Just before the bridge, bear to the right. Follow to the Depot at the end of the road on the right.