The Dunedin History Museum gathered members and supporters Wednesday, July 29, for its 2025–2026 Annual Meeting at the downtown nonprofit's home inside the city's 1924 train depot at 349 Main St.

The meeting covered the museum's year in review and previewed upcoming initiatives, according to the museum's event listing. Specific outcomes and announcements from the gathering have not yet been made public.

Board Chair Steve Beaty has led the museum's public profile this year. On June 4, Beaty accepted a proclamation from the Dunedin City Commission marking the 250th anniversary of American independence and spoke about the museum's role in local commemorations, according to city commission minutes.

That America 250 connection is on display right now. The exhibit "Freedom in Focus: Florida's Legacy of Liberty," sponsored in part by Duke Energy, runs through Nov. 13. A hands-on "Revolutionary Stitches" pincushion workshop on Tuesday, July 28, tied directly to the exhibit, giving visitors a chance to learn 18th-century sewing techniques.

The programming reflects a busy stretch for the nonprofit.

Founded in 1970 as the Dunedin Historical Society, the museum has operated for more than 50 years through a partnership with the City of Dunedin. One of its earliest preservation wins was saving Andrews Memorial Chapel, which had been cut in half and relocated to Hammock Park. The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce noted in a March member spotlight that the museum's programs center on real local stories and the people who shaped the city over time.

Residents looking to connect with the museum don't have to wait for the next formal event. The Dunedin Downtown Market sets up every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the museum's parking lot, offering fresh produce and gourmet items.

The museum's next major fundraiser is the Spookeasy Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 31, themed "Madame Laveau in the Voodoo Lounge." For upcoming programs, visit dunedinmuseum.org or call (727) 736-1176.