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🎄 Get Ready for the Holidays! Carols & Cocoa is Back!
Hey Longwood friends! The Longwood Historic Society is so excited to announce that our favorite holiday tradition, “Carols & Cocoa, Presented by AC Cowboys,” is officially returning on Saturday, November 29, 2025! Mark your calendars! This is the official way we kick off the Christmas season in Longwood, featuring a…
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Lewis House Update: Commission selects two locations
Members and Public: I attended the Longwood City Commission meeting last night and spoke to the commissioners early in the meeting. The meeting concluded with a thorough presentation by Community Development Director Chris Kintner, followed by a discussion among the commissioners. I appreciate Tom, Wade, and Robin for also joining…
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Salute to Tracy Putnam
The board of directors regretfully accepted Vice President Tracy Putnam’s resignation earlier this month. Life changes have led Tracy and her husband, Doug, to move to a wonderful spot west of DeLand, near the St. Johns River. However, she was no longer able to continue in the VP role. Tracy…
Longwood Historic Society
Celebrating the present, while preserving the past.
Our Properties
The Longwood Historic Society owns and maintains three buildings within the historic district. They date to the 1870s and 1880s.
Historic Civic Center
The “HCC” has been a community hub since 1880. The former home of the Civic League is now our clubhouse. It’s available for rent for your gatherings of up to 80 people.
Inside-Outside House
This mail order home was assembled in 1873 in Altamonte Springs. It was moved here in 1973 and is now home to Cottage Gift Shop, open six days a week.
Bradlee-McIntyre House
Nathaniel Bradlee built this as his winter cottage in 1885 in Altamonte Springs, relocated here in 1973. It is now a museum, open for tours on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Visit Historic Longwood
There is so much to see within the historic district and beyond. Learn about all there is to see and do.
Monster Dash 5K
Our largest fundraiser of the year is a family-friendly run/walk at Halloween called the Monster Dash. Since it started in 2018, it has raised over $100,000 for the Society and attracts 400 participants to the historic district.
Research our history
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Contact us
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