Hurricane Irma Discovery

While last month's Hurricane Irma damaged some of our local historical resources, especially along the river's edge, it did bring at least one pleasant surprise in the form of an old wooden canoe! Luckily the canoe was discovered by Randy Lathrop, who rescued it from the amongst the debris and knew exactly what to do to ensure that it got preserved and studied.

Photo by Randy Lathrop

Randy's discovery has garnered national attention. Check out the story on ABC news for more details and great photos!! According to Randy's Facebook page carbon dating on the canoe indicates that it might date back as far as 1640!

Beginning Genealogy Class

A four week Beginning Genealogy course, sponsored by the Brevard Genealogical Society, will start on Friday, June 16, 2017. The class will meet each Friday, June 16, 23, 30 and Wednesday July 5, from 9:30am to 12 in meeting room 1 at the Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library located at 308 Forrest Ave., in Cocoa.

For non-members of the society the fee is $20.00 which covers the cost of materials for the class and includes a membership in the society. Materials include a 3-ring binder with course syllabus which contains summaries of all classes, a supply of genealogy forms, sheet protectors and notebook paper.  Members may register for $10.00.

For more information contact Vera Zimmerman at (321) 453-4932, verazimmerman@flbgs.org or visit the BGS website.

Sign up soon as class size is limited and pre-registration ends June 1.

New Historical Marker for the Porcher House

Was great working with our friends at the City of Cocoa to get a well deserved State Historical Marker for the Porcher house in Cocoa Village. The well-known landmark turned 100 last year and as the result of several state preservations grants, and much additional city funding, it is poised to stand for another 100!! Special thanks to the Tourist Development Council for funding the marker!!

Titusville Veterans Memorial Pier Historical Marker Dedication

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