2012 BAGDAD LECTURE SERIES-BAGDAD ARCHITECTURE

THE FIRST LECTURE OF THE 2012 BAGDAD LECTURE SERIES WILL BE PRESENTED ON FEB.4TH,AT 10:00 A.M. AT IN THE BAGDAD MUSEUM. THE LECTURE SUBJECT ADDRESSES WHY HOUSES IN BAGDAD LOOK AS THEY DO. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THE MANY FLOOR PLANS AND WHY IS BAGDAD VILLAGE PLATED AND HOUSES ARRANGED AS THEY ARE. WHAT DOES ARCHITECTURE TELL US ABOUT BAGDAD? MICHAEL JOHNSON(BVPA PRESIDENT) WILL BE THE GUEST SPEAKER AND THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE TO ALL.

THE BAGDAD MUSEUM ADDRESS IS: 5665 CHURCH STREET, BAGDAD FLORIDA. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (850) 293-5349.

A WORD FROM THE BAGDAD VILLAGE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION

Thanks to everyone who helped make 2011 very special for all of us. Through your support we were able to have many successful events that helped us to continue with the associations work in Bagdad. The association remains committed to keeping the traditions and values that allow us to keep Bagdad a great place to live and visit.

Look to the website in the next week for upcoming events and information on things going on in Bagdad. We are very excited for 2012 as we have many great things in store.

Sincerely,

Michael Johnson, BVPA President

 

Bagdad Lecture Series Continues With The History of Florida’s First Industrial Complex: Arcadia

Next in the Bagdad Village Preservation Association’s lecture series is an especially interesting tale of “The History of Florida’s First Industrial Complex: Arcadia,” the exciting story of the development of not only the start of what was to become the Bagdad Land and Lumber Company, but a textile mill, bucket factory, stone quarry, and other enterprises that helped make the Bagdad area one of the wealthiest areas of the state at the time. Adrianne Sams, Site Manager of the Arcadia Mills Archaeological Site, will the presenter. Ms. Sams is well versed in Florida as well as local history, and offers a fascinating story of a time unknown to many.

The presentation will be held Saturday, August 6th, 10:00 a.m. at the Bagdad Village Museum, 4512 Church Street, Bagdad, with refreshments following. There is no cost and all are welcome. For more information on the lecture series or the Bagdad Village Preservation Association, call (850) 983-3005 or visit the association’s web site at www.bagdadvillage.org.