HERNANDO COUNTY ART GO-ROUND
“Art in Public Places”
during business hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.
Locations throughout Hernando County featuring local artists:
CITY HALL ART GALLERY - 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville
RISING SUN CAFÉ - 10 So. Main Street, Brooksville;
CORTEZ COMMUNITY BANK (2 locations) - 1000 So. Broad Street, Brooksville;
12456 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill
EASY STREET HOME DÉCOR - 838 E. Jefferson Street, Brooksville
DENTURE CARE CENTER - 18134 Powell Road, (south) Brooksville;
NANETTE’S SPIRIT OF THE HAND GALLERY, 13157 Cortez Blvd. (near Circuit
City);
PATIO PARADISE, 7069 Coastal Blvd. (near Panera Bread);
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES - 14269 Powell Road,(south) Brooksville
WEST HERNANDO / S.T.FOGGIA BRANCH LIBRARY - 6335 Blackbird Avenue (off SR
50), Spring Hill
WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE - 10005 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill
HISTORY
ANNUAL BROOKSVILLE RAID RE-ENACTMENT
JANUARY 16 & 17, 2010
9:00 am Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 20428 Cortez Blvd. (SR 50),
Brooksville.
Commemorative skirmishes, Ladies’ Tea, 1860’s baseball game,
Blue & Grey Ball (8:00 pm on Sat. 1/16);
Sunday: Grand Review, music, and Brooksville Raid Battle.
Vendors, food concessions.
Bring your chair; or chair rentals available. 352-799-0129
From antebellum home tours to Civil War museums and downtown art shows, music, art and history play a strong role in the culture of Hernando County.
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Historic Brooksville, discover the heritage and life style of 150 years of History. Sense the aura of the 19th and early 20th century rural Florida. The stately lady better known as at the Hernando Heritage Museum sits aristocratically atop one of the seven hills of Brooksville. The twelve rooms of the seven gabled, gingerbread trim house takes you back in time as you explore each and every room full of historic treasures & stories. Witness the largest Civil War reenactment in Florida as Confederate and Union soldiers recreate the famous “Brooksville Raid” of 1864. The modern day re-enactment delivers a visual picture of what life was like during the Civil War.
The 3,000 or so re-enactors that participate are noted for their dedication to exacting detail. Many spend the weekend eschewing modern conveniences, preferring to sleep in canvas tents and cooking meals in iron pots over open fires.
At Hernando County’s oldest non-profit theatre, Stage West Community Playhouse in Spring Hill, theatre lovers can catch live performances of classic Broadway shows, musicals, comedies and original productions. The Spring Hill Art League and Hernando County Fine Arts Council promote several cultural activities including the Art in the Park, A Taste of Jazz and Harvest of Art. Hernando County is also home to world renowned artists such as Arline Erdich , James Rosenquist and wildlife artist Peter R. Gerbert
City Hall Art Gallery in Brooksville rivals the best art galleries in Florida. From paintings to poetry, photographs to wood carvings and quilts, this county jewel showcases the creativity of local talent. While visiting the art gallery stroll the streets in Brooksville where colorful murals are painted along the walls of the buildings.
If you’re lucky enough to be visiting between the months of November and April, the Hernando Symphony Orchestra is a can’t-miss musical attraction. Comprised of over 65 volunteers, the orchestra provides a sophisticated medley of music for all ages. A spectrum of talent and events await for you to choose while having your Florida vacation in Hernando County.