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Wed: 10 AM to 3 PM
Thu: 10 AM to 3 PM
Fri: 10 AM to 3 PM


863-453-3525
3 North Museum Ave - Avon Park, FL 33825

 * General
   * Event Calendar
   * Staff
   * FAQ
   * Business Locations
   * DEPOT MUSEUM-TRON
   * P. O. GOFF
   * NEW ACCESS RAMP
   * Highlands PEO
   * Membership
   * BE A VOLUNTEER
   * CANDY CANE LANE
   * Thetis, Orry & Ethan

 * Museum
   * Founding Exhibit
   * William & Mary King
   * Brown&Serve Exhibit
   * High School Exhibit
   * Military Exhibit
   * Old Home Exhibit
   * Phone Switchboard
   * FOUNDING
   * THE DEPOT MUSEUM
   * TOURING THE MUSEUM

 * Dining Car
   * Dining

 * Gift Shop
   * Gift Shop

 * Services
   * Dining Car

 * Galleries
   * Photos
     * Group Events
     * Red Hatters
     * Pioneer Picnic 2014
     * SilverPalm Boys
     * Greeting the Amtrak
     * Walker Academy Faces
     * Christmas 2014
     * Cornerstone Feb 2020
     * Boys Girls Club

 * Newsletter
   * Newletter
   * Coupons

WELCOME

“Somewhere, all the people we have loved and lost are still among us, in the
house that we call history.” 
― Graham Masterton


Event Calendar

August 30 2021

Revised Operating Schedule 10AM until 3PM Revised Open Schedule View Details

Newletter
 * February 2021 newsletter


External Links
 * Downtown Avon Park
 * City of Avon Park
 * Chamber of Commerce
 * South Florida State College
 * Peter Powell Roberts Museum
 * US Historical Society
 * Smithsonian

Featured
Revised Operating Schedule
The museum has revised its opening schedule. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday
from 10AM until 3Pm. Continue to schedule events on the dining car. Call Nancy
Fisk at 813-482-4868.

Visit with us...
History
A Landmark Lost
The Diving Lady was a landmark in Avon Park for many years. She now resides in a
warehouse waiting to "dive" again.


KOA Club

East Coast KOA Motorcycle Club recently visited the Depot Museum.  The group was
explained the various historical exhibits by museum representative Jim Deal.
They moved to the access ramp and greeted the Amtrak on its way to New York
City.

Little Charlie RV

Residents of Little Charlie RV Park in Wauchula visited the Depot Museum
recently. A tour of the museum exhibits by conducted by Jim Deal museum
Representative. The group moved to the access ramp and greeted the Amtrak Silver
Meteor as it passed on its was to New York City.

Cornerstone Christian

Some kindergarden and 2nd grades from Avon Park Baptist Church Cornerstone
Christian Academy recently visited the Depot Museum. A short history of the
founding of Avon Park was presented to the students by Ms. Jimmie Butts who was
portraying Mrs. Oliver Crosby the founders wife. Several other exhibits were
explained and then the group moved to the Silver Palm Dining car for lunch.
While there the Amtrak train passed and was greeted by the students as they
waved from the observation ramp. Each student received a momento from the museum
and then returned to class.

Telephone Switchboard

When the telephone company converted to computer direct dialing in 1985 this
last piece of vintage switchboard equipment was shut down. This was the only one
in use in the state of Florida here in Avon Park at the time and was used to
connect calls between Zolfo, Wauchula and Bowling Green. The Depot Museum is
fortunate to have this piece of local history. Come visit us and see our
collection of early telephone equipment.

$12 or 2 for $20.
Museum T-Shirts T-Shirts with the Depot Museum Logo. Available in XL, L, Med.,
SM, and youth size. Colors available dark green, lime green, blue, orange, white
and pink.

02/19/2020 - 01/31/2025

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Site Links
General
Event Calendar
Staff
FAQ
Business Locations
DEPOT MUSEUM-TRON
P. O. GOFF
NEW ACCESS RAMP
Highlands PEO
Membership
Museum
Founding Exhibit
William & Mary King
Brown&Serve Exhibit
High School Exhibit
Military Exhibit
Old Home Exhibit
Phone Switchboard
Dining Car
Dining
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Services
Dining Car
Galleries
Group Events
Red Hatters
Pioneer Picnic 2014
SilverPalm Boys
Greeting the Amtrak
Walker Academy Faces
Christmas 2014
Cornerstone Feb 2020
Boys Girls Club
Newsletter
Newletter
Coupons

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