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.
