Venice Area Historical Society

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Grants Awarded

2025 / 2026

VAHS is very grateful to be the recipient of the following grants by the listed organizations. These organizations realize the importance of VAHS's mission and its efforts to preserve the history of our beloved community.

Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Arts and Cultural Alliance

of Sarasota County

Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Cousins Laning Historical Fund

$5,000 - Proceeds to provide Display Cases and Informational Panels for the newly refurbished Caboose

$500 - Proceeds to help fund the Caboose's new HVAC system

$25,000 - Proceeds toward the John Nolen Statue

Venice Area Historical Society

PO Box 995

Venice, FL 34284-0995

information@veniceareahistoricalsociety.org

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