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The Betty Intagliata Lecture Series

Education is central to the mission of VAHS.  The Society provides a variety

of educational opportunities for members and the general public.



VAHS provides a series of programs each year.  The programs, which feature noted scholars and speakers, are free and open to the public.  The Betty Intagliata Lecture Series is sponsored by VAHS, with permanent funding provided by the Bill Jervey, Jr. Charitable Foundation.  The specific upcoming lectures are listed below.

Upcoming Lectures

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Video Library

Meeting Bertha Palmer - Founding Mother by Sue Chapman.  WATCH


Creating Sarasota County by Dr. Frank Cassell.  WATCH

Venice Dreamers - Early Settlers in Venice by Clarissa Thomasson.  WATCH

The Depths of History at Venice, Florida:  Archaeology from the Most Ancient Past to the Venice Train Depot and Beyond

by Dr. Uzi Baram.  WATCH

All Aboard Bob's Train - An Evening of Conversation with Bob Horne & Ron Smith.  WATCH

Detour on an Elephant - A Year Dancing with the Greatest Show on Earth by Barbara File Marangon.  WATCH

Kentucky Military Institute in Venice by Larry Humes, KMI Graduate WATCH

The Sky Was Filled With Airplanes - A History of the Venice Army Air Base by Clarke Pressly.  WATCH

Bertha Palmer portrayal by Kate Holmes.  WATCH

Bud Wimmers, Historical Figure of Venice by Gary Youngberg.  WATCH

John Nolen, Olmsted Disciple by Professor Bruce Stephenson.  WATCH

Marie Selby portrayal by Kate HolmesWATCH

Leonard Reid by Vickie Oldham.  WATCH

Lillian Burns by Deborah Walk.  WATCH

Rose Wilson portrayal by Kathryn Chesley.  WATCH

Louella Albee by Tom Bowers.  WATCH

The John Nolen Historic District of Venice, Florida by Dorothy Korwek.  WATCH

Gone But Not Forgotten:  BLE-Built Buildings in Venice, Florida Lost to the Wrecking Ball by Gary Youngberg.  WATCH

John Nolen's Plans for Mariemont, OH and Venice, FL:  A Comparison by Joseph Schneider and Larry Goetz.  WATCH

The Importance of Historic Preservation in Venice, Florida by Larry Humes. WATCH

A Look at Historic Preservation by Lorrie Muldowney and Dave Baber.  WATCH

Bertha Palmer portrayal by Kate Holmes.  WATCH

Rose Phillips Wilson portrayal by Kathryn Chesley.  WATCH

Woodmere Lumber Company by Harry Klinkhamer.  WATCH

Eagle Point by Jim Middleton.  WATCH

Creating Sarasota County by Dr. Frank Cassell.  WATCH

So Women Got the Vote.  What Did They Do With It? by Phyllis Vogel.  WATCH

Overview of the Women's Movement in U.S. by Kathryn Chesley.  WATCH

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