by Donna DiGennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Everyone’s favorite Ghost, Casper, is visiting Clermont’s Historic Village for the month of October. Why not bring the kids on down to see him and have their pictures taken with him? Casper’s best friend, Wendy the Good Witch, is there too and she loves posing for the camera! There is even a scarecrow who has been heard to sing, “If I only had a brain” on occasion and has been known to smile for a photo or two.
The Historic Village is conveniently located at 490 West Avenue just a short walk from the historic shopping district and the city’s unique shops, restaurants and breweries. With its beautiful views of Lake Minneola and Victory Pointe, the Village is the perfect place to spend a relaxing weekend afternoon. The Village is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Admission to the Village is always free, however, a donation of $5.00 per person over 12 is requested.
The Historic Village is a unique partnership between the city of Clermont and the Clermont Historical Society. The city maintains the exterior of the buildings and the grounds and the Historical Society maintains the interior of the buildings and owns the furnishings & décor. Once you are on the grounds of the Village, all visitors are asked to report directly to the pavilion to sign our guest book and for a brief explanation of the changes that have been made to our procedures which have changed because of COVID restrictions.
If you are interested in the history of Clermont or in history in general, why don’t you consider joining the Clermont Historical Society? Membership is just $25.00 per person or $35.00 for a couple annually. At this time only board members are attending the society’s monthly meetings which are held on the second Tuesday of each month but members and guests are invited to join via Zoom. You can also see lots of pictures and information about the Village on our Facebook page. A new website will be launching soon. For questions or further information please call 352-242-7734. We hope to see you all now that the Village is reopened. Stay hopeful and safe!
