The Historical Society of Avon Park
Depot & Baseball Museum
Preserving our history, rail heritage, pioneer stories, and baseball legacy for future generations.
Published material about Florida was scarce, and a person had to rely on personal observation and be able to translate the beauty of nature and climate into words.
On display
Current Exhibits
The 1926 Seaboard Air Line Depot
Restored to its early rail-era appearance, the depot now houses the Society's core collection: ticket ledgers, and signal lanterns.
Avon Park's Baseball Legacy
From sandlot games behind the depot to spring training visits that put Avon Park on the map, this exhibit traces the town's long love affair with the diamond through uniforms, scorecards, and photographs on loan from local families.
Pioneer Family Archives
Homestead papers, hand-tinted portraits, and correspondence donated by founding families trace the settlers who cleared the scrub pine and citrus groves that became Avon Park.
Watch
Avon Park on Film
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Hidden Gems: The Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park · FOX 13 Tampa Bay, November 15, 2021 
The History of Avon Park, Florida · World History Official tv
Visitor Voices
What Visitors Say
Nice place to visit. Free. Saturday afternoon. We are in our 60’s. There is lots of history about Avon Park. Baseball was very popular with Babe Ruth being at training in Avon Park. Telephone switch board on display. Don’t miss the short film about baseball. It was worth seeing. Maybe have the kids try the pitching booth. Only took us 45 minutes. I gave it a 4 because some of the signage needs to be worked on. Spelling maybe better graphics.
A Historical Adventure, take a real trip back in time! So many historical figures have found Avon Park & Highlands County an attraction, maybe you will see what they did looking through the lens of historical photos and memorabilia... Old Florida Fun!
What an amazing experience! The tour through the history museum and baseball museum taught me so much I never knew before. The food served in the train car was so fresh, homemade, and delicious!
Great people very informative
If you are into baseball and the history of baseball in Avon Park. You will probably enjoy it. It was ok, but I had never heard of most of the people highlighted in the museum. Baseball and history are not really my thing but wanted to see it and support the town of Avon Park.