Events

We offer a variety of events throughout the year – including tours, speakers, historic films and music. Our members enjoy free or reduced admission to most of our events. Not a member? Click HERE to join us!

When needed, tickets can be purchased online or at our Rao Musunuru, MD Museum & Library in Sims Park during open hours
(Friday through Sunday from 1:00-4:00PM). 


Rhonda Koning
All About Quilting

Join Rhonda Koning, from the West Pasco Quilter’s Guild, for a “talk-a-bout” presentation of our quilt history and quilt makers in our community. We have many quilts – antique and modern – to share. The craft and art of quilt making is truly an American heritage, and our local quilt makers have many stories to tell about our quilting journey.

Peace Hall in Sims Park, Downtown New Port Richey
Wednesday, January 21st, 6:00 PM
This is a FREE event


Louis Charity
History of Aripeka

Join Louis Charity – resident historian at the Aripeka Historical Museum & Library – to learn about the history of Aripeka. Located on the Gulf straddling the Pasco/Hernando county line, Aripeka is a small fishing village with a rich history of pioneer families dating from 1873 … and a connection to baseball legend Babe Ruth.

Louis is a long-time resident with ties to the Littell family – early settlers in Aripeka. He has many tales to tell.

Peace Hall in Sims Park, Downtown New Port Richey
Wednesday, February 4th, 6:00 PM
This is a FREE event


Olaf Danielson
“Nude Pasco”
The History of Naturism in Pasco County

Join Olaf Danielson – writer and historian for the Naturist Education Foundation and NEF Research Library – for a program about the history of nudism and naturism in Pasco County from 1939 until today. Learn why Pasco County became the “Nudist Captial of the World”, along with the location and history of nudist parks, and the lifestyle of the people that live in them.

Peace Hall in Sims Park
Downtown New Port Richey
Wednesday, March 18th, 6:00 PM
This is a FREE event

West Pasco Historical Society