Welcome to the Havana History & Heritage Society!

Our Mission

To preserve and highlight the historical assets and events that have made the Havana area an exceptional community in which to live, have a business, and visit.

It is the goal of the Havana History & Heritage Society to educate visitors to our community about the history and heritage of the Havana area, and to increase appreciation for Havana’s current social and civic activities, volunteer groups, businesses, & resources.

The Havana History Heritage Society is a 501(c) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization.

Welcome Video

Welcome to the Havana History Museum! We welcome your visit (open on weekends and via scheduled tours - just call 850-270-7215 or HHHSMuseum@gmail.com ).

We hope you will consider participating as a volunteer, and consider becoming a member to keep up with our programs and events!. Our membership benefits are numerous: amazing volunteer opportunities, great programs & events, wonderful relationships with dedicated and fun community-minded individuals.

Don't hesitate to contact us with inquiries, questions, or just to say hello!

Our mission is realized by:

• Collecting, archiving, publishing, and displaying items – books, equipment, artifacts, videos, music, pictures representing the tobacco and other significant agricultural, religious, athletic, educational, and artistic influences

• Offering exhibits, presentations, events for citizens of the local and surrounding area to better appreciate Havana’s history and heritage and

• Engaging and energizing members of the Havana and surrounding communities by encouraging visits to this area in order to further enhance the understanding of Havana as it was then, and all it has to offer now!

Society Information

The Museum is open on Saturdays from 10:00 to 5:00.

Call or email to setup Museum "tours" of the Planters Exchange National Registered Historic Site known as the "Shade Tobacco Capital of the World" that shaped this amazing area.

204 2nd Street NW

Havana, FL 32333

Contact:

(850) 270-7315

HHHSMuseum@gmail.com

Requests for Proposal

HHHS Museum is currently inviting firms to submit proposals for two RFP Construction Projects.

1. Provide Re-Roofing and Re-Siding Services for the Havana History Museum 1930(?) "Barn" building (a historic structure) located at the Planters Exchange Museum Site

2. Provide Re-SIDING services and install 25 windows and 5 doors - in the Planters Exchange former 1940-1980 warehouse - (a historic structure) located at the Planters Exchange Museum Site, in accordance with the specifications below.

Click here to download RFP specifications for Re-Roofing and Re-Siding the Barn.

Click here to download RFP specifications for Re-Siding and installing windows and doors at the warehouse.

Partners & Affiliates

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2023 Events

2024 Events

"Site Development"

Site User Guide

Facility Rentals

Do you need office space or are you looking for a place to hold your next meeting or special event?

Within our historic site we have a variety of spaces available for rental including a 5000 square foot auditorium/exhibit hall, outdoor pavilion, conference room and office spaces.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Patricia Kitching at (352) 214-1831.