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INDIAN MOUND PARK

On Tuesday, March 25th at 7pm the Lemon Bay Historical Society invites all to a presentation at the Historic Green Street Church, 510 Indiana Ave. The topic: Indian Mound Park

While there is no question that Sarasota County is an attractive place to call home, archaeological sites like the one at Indian Mound Park prove humans have felt this way for thousands of years! Jutting out from Englewood into Lemon Bay, this picturesque resource provides insight into the daily lives and evolving culture of the region’s early Native American inhabitants.

Join Sarasota County Archaeologist Clay Bush for an exploration of the history of the site at Indian Mound Park, plus how archaeologists identify, interpret, and protect significant coastal sites like it. Admission is free but donations for the upkeep of Englewood’s iconic building will be greatly appreciated.

Archaeologist Clay Bush Graduated from the University of Georgia in 2022 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Anthropology and History, as well as certificates in Archaeological Sciences and Historic Preservation. During his time in college, he completed an archaeological field school on two barrier islands on Georgia’s coast and fell in love with the archaeological landscape of the North American southeast.

Working as a Technician with the Georgia Archaeological Site File introduced him to the process by which archaeological sites are surveyed and recorded, and additional work as a Student Docent with the Special Collections Libraries granted him a real-world opportunity to present historical research to the public. After graduating, he moved to Florida and further developed his skills by working in the Cultural Resource Management private sector as a full-time archaeological field technician. Clay stepped into the position of County Archaeologist in July of 2024 and calls upon his background every day to administer the County’s cultural resource review process.

That’s Tuesday, March 25th at 7pm at the Historic Green Street Church, 510 Indiana Ave., Englewood.

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Our Mission: “perpetuating the legacy of the past and honoring the pioneer settlers of the Lemon Bay area.”

The Green Street Church

Englewood’s first church was originally on Green Street in Englewood. Built in 1928 by the Methodist congregation, this building, recognized by the Sarasota County Register of Historic Places, was moved and saved by the Lemon Bay Historical Society. Still known as “The Green Street Church” the iconic building is now located next to the historic Lemon Bay Cemetery at 510 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood.

The Historical Society is responsible for maintaining the Historic Green Street Church building and its property. These expenses include lawn mowing, water, electricity, landscaping maintenance, insurance, taxes and building upkeep.

Help us maintain this historic landmark and help us continue our Community Outreach with lectures & presentations at the church and our gift to the community: the annual Cracker Fair.

Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you.

We couldn’t accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.

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If you prefer, you can mail your tax-deductible donation to:

Lemon Bay Historical Society,
P. O. Box 1245,
Englewood, FL 34295

Thank you!

NEW PHOTO GALLERY: Our Events Through the Years

HISTORY OF THE GREEN STREET CHURCH (click here)

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NOTE: We are now booking weddings and meetings at the Green Street Church building.
For information call (305) 504-7220.
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You can also contact us by mail at the above address.

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