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ABOUT US

This is our 30 year anniversary. Holmes County Historical Society was established in  September, 1986

 

Charter Board of Directors:

  • Cumi Vaughn Register; President

  • Bunni Middleton; Vice President

  • Helen Galloway; Secretary

  • James Jacobs; Treasurer

  • Ann Trimaldi

  • Cortez Bush

  • Mary Ward

  • Willie Commander

  • WR Garrett

 

 

 

Current Board of Directors; (2017)

  • Randy Torrance; President

  • Daniel Smith; Vice President

  • Deborah Kolmetz; Secretary

  • Ashley Pettis; Treasurer

  • Lavonne Tardiff; Asst. Treasurer

  • David Bevins; Historian

  • Bill Lee

  • Hazel Tison

  • Buford Williams

  • Sue Williams

 

Log Cabin acquired from Jackie Ray & Cecil Jones in honor of their parents; Cecil and Jewel Jones of the New Hope Community. It was relocated to its current site of 412 West Kansas Avenue in Bonifay for use as the Holmes County Museum on April 13, 1999.

Holmes History

1848 – Holmes County, Florida’s 27th, was created on January 8, 1848. Situated on Florida’s northern border with Alabama, Holmes County has one of the smallest populations in the state with less than 20,000 residents. The county seat and largest city is Bonifay. The origin of the name is a matter of debate amongst historians. One theory is that the name was borrowed from Holmes Creek, which forms part of the county’s eastern boundary, while some connect the name to a few of the county’s earliest residents. Early settlers were involved primarily in the lumber industry, cattle ranching and other agricultural endeavors, which still endure today.

Our Philosophy

The general purpose and plan of operation of the Holmes County Historical Society shall be to investigate and study the history of the County of Holmes and the State of Florida; to provide for the collection, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge and information with reference thereto; to provide for the collection and preservation of papers, books, records, relics, and other things of historical interest; to display such materials in appropriate museums and exhibits; to acquire, hold, own, operate, and provide for the marking and preservation of historic sites and buildings; to publish any and all materials which shall bear upon the history of this county and state.

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