Old Courthouse Heritage Museum - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Old Courthouse Heritage Museum

Citrus County Historical Society operates the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, which opened in the building in 2000. The museum displays local county history.

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Attractions Near Old Courthouse Heritage Museum

Cooter Pond Park

Cooter Pond Park

0.24km from Old Courthouse Heritage Museum

Cooter Pond Park is an ideal spot for outdoor recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy a range of attractions ranging from hiking and picnicking to wildlife watching and fishing. There is plenty of shoreline along the ponds where birds, turtles, frogs and many other species abound. The park also has horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts and a playground. For those who like more challenging activities there are boat ramps that provide access to the Withlacoochee River.

Henderson Lake

Henderson Lake

1.4km from Old Courthouse Heritage Museum

Henderson Lake is a beautiful and serene place to visit. The lake provides visitors with stunning views of the surrounding area - lush forests, rolling hills and winding roads full of wildlife. There are plenty of recreational activities available such as canoeing, fishing and swimming. For those wanting to take in the outdoors without too much physical exertion there is the opportunity to go bird watching or enjoy a nature walk. There are also picnic areas, bathrooms and even a playground.

Fort Cooper State Park

Fort Cooper State Park

3.36km from Old Courthouse Heritage Museum

There is an annual re-enactment of the Second Seminole War at Fort Cooper State Park. Activities at the park include fishing, swimming, sunbathing, youth camping, canoeing, hiking, boat tours, and nature viewing.

Flying Eagle Preserve

Flying Eagle Preserve

8.15km from Old Courthouse Heritage Museum

Flying Eagle Preserve in Citrus County, Florida, is a nature lover's paradise. The preserve offers over 10 miles of trails for hikers and cyclists, as well as over 30 bird species and more than 20 amphibian varieties to observe. Visitors who'd like to fish can do so at Flying Eagle Lake or the adjacent Withlacoochee River. For animal lovers, there are various scatters of interesting wildlife, with deer and wild turkeys making frequent appearances in all seasons.

Citrus Wildlife Management Area

Citrus Wildlife Management Area

9.77km from Old Courthouse Heritage Museum

The Citrus Wildlife Management Area in Citrus County, Florida is well known for its variety of wildlife and conservation efforts. It is one of the oldest public land management areas in Florida, established in 1958. It consists of about 79,000 acres of swamps, hardwood forests, hammocks and other incredibly diverse ecosystems. There are also over 30 species of percent federally endangered or threatened animals that reside within its boundaries.

Floral City Heritage Museum

Floral City Heritage Museum

10.17km from Old Courthouse Heritage Museum

A museum in Floral City is the Floral City Heritage Hall Museum. It features two galleries, a library, a media centre, and a store.

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Citrus County

Citrus County

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Florida's Citrus County is located on the west central coast. It has a population of 153,843 as of the 2020 census.

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For more information about Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Citrus_County_Courthouse

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