Enjoy the talents of local music producer and pianist Chris G as Library Technician Joe Guerzo leads the audience on a musical journey to discover 1920s Ragtime. This video includes actual footage from the 1920s including flappers dancing the Charleston and couples dancing the foxtrot. All photos and footage can be found in the public domain. This video was produced in 2021 as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Centennial Exposition, a series of videos celebrating what life was like in Charlotte County a century ago.

The unique "Cookie House" will delight local history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and science-minded citizens alike! It is one of the last surviving structures of Bass Biological Laboratories. The building is located at Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Road, Englewood, FL 34224. Join Crystal for a virtual tour! This video was produced in honor of Charlotte County's Centennial in 2021.

Join Charlotte County Historian Dr. Jennifer Zoebelein for a virtual opening of Libraries and History’s Centennial exhibit “Telling Your Story” and a discussion of the exciting events planned for this special year. This video was recorded as part of Charlotte County's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Sallie Jones, an icon of Charlotte County history! Portrayed by Mary Guthridge, Sallie was a dedicated teacher who transformed education in our community. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Tommy Fulton, one of the all-time best distance runners in the state of Florida and an icon of Charlotte County history! This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Marian McAdow, portrayed by Kelly Gaylord. Marian was a Charlotte County horticulturist and planter of trees, responsible for much of Punta Gorda's lush beauty. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Olive Hewitt, one of the early settlers of Punta Gorda. Learn about her family's contributions to local business and community life. Olive is portrayed by Jill Shively. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Established in 1879, the historic Charlotte Harbor Cemetery is one of the oldest marked burial sites in Charlotte County. Join special guests from the past to discover the stories of those buried in our backyard. From Civil War soldiers to Vaudeville stars, these unique individuals helped shape the earliest years of our local area. This video was produced in 2021 as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History Centennial Exposition, a series of videos celebrating what life was like in Charlotte County a century ago.

Scot Shively portrays Nathan DeCoster, one Charlotte Harbor's earliest pioneers, in our first History Spotlight. Find out how he put Punta Gorda on the map in this quick glimpse into Charlotte County history. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.

Meet Forrest Nelson, portrayed by Keaton Hackworth. Forrest Nelson was an ornamental horticulturist who worked for Barron Collier. In 1930, Nelson bought 180 acres in Murdock for $600 from AC. Frizzell, where he built a home at the end of a dirt track that would later become Forrest Nelson Boulevard. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's 2021 Centennial video series, History Comes Alive. History Comes Alive is community theater with a twist as we're transported back in time to our county's past! Travel with members of our community to days gone by in these short vignettes. You'll meet some interesting characters and remember some of the historic moments that have shaped our present.

Meet Virginia Trabue, portrayed by Sushila Cherian. Virginia Taylor Trabue founded Punta Gorda with her husband Colonel Isaac Trabue in 1883. She helped establish the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, as well as help start an annual chess tournament. Virginia and Taylor streets in Punta Gorda are named in honor of Ms. Trabue. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's 2021 Centennial video series, History Comes Alive. History Comes Alive is community theater with a twist as we're transported back in time to our county's past! Travel with members of our community to days gone by in these short vignettes. You'll meet some interesting characters and remember some of the historic moments that have shaped our present.

Meet George Brown, a prominent Charlotte County businessman and landowner of the 1920s with a connection to Punta Gorda's historic courthouse. Learn about his life and contributions to our community in this month's History Spotlight, where Dr. Martha Bireda interviews Brown on location at the site of Brown's Cleveland Marine Steamways on the Peace River. George Brown is portrayed by Jaha Cummings, Punta Gorda City Council Member representing District 1. This video was produced as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Local History Spotlight video series. The series highlights the lives of iconic figures from Charlotte County' past in honor of the county's Centennial in 2021.