Palm Harbor Museum honors local veterans Nov. 4

Genealogical researcher Susan Cobb will tell the stories of veterans buried at Palm Harbor's Curlew Pioneer Cemetery at a free program Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Palm Harbor Library.

The program, "Beyond the Headstones: Honoring Those Who Served," starts at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. It is the latest installment of the Palm Harbor Museum's monthly speaker series, timed ahead of Veterans Day.

Cobb has spent four years researching and writing biographies for those buried at the cemetery, which was established in 1869 on land donated by John A. Sutton, who named the surrounding Curlew community. The cemetery sits on the grounds of Curlew United Methodist Church at 2213 Cathedral Drive.

Among the stories Cobb plans to share: a veteran of the War of 1812 who is the oldest soldier buried there, and four local service members who died in the line of duty. Founding families interred at the site include the Jenkins, Sutton, Whitehurst, Riggs and Gause ancestors, according to the museum's event page.

A Michigan native, Cobb spent 32 years in the beauty industry before retiring and turning to genealogy full time. She has also researched and added to the veterans list for the City of Dunedin. She has been a seasonal visitor to the area for 12 years.

No RSVP is required.

Light refreshments, free parking and wheelchair access are available. Donations are accepted.

Wine Around Palm Harbor returns Nov. 7

Three days later, the museum's annual Wine Around Palm Harbor fundraiser returns Saturday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. on the museum grounds at 2043 Curlew Road.

Seven wine and food tables will represent the historic communities of Palm Harbor, Curlew, Sutherland, Ozona, Crystal Beach, East Lake and Wall Springs, each offering wines paired with local foods tied to the area's history, according to Beacon Media. A silent auction and live music round out the evening, with fairy lights strung around the museum and under the trees.

Tickets are $45 and the event frequently sells out. Table sponsorships range from $100 to $1,000. Tickets are available through Eventbrite or with cash or check at the museum through the end of October. Proceeds support the museum's preservation and education work.

The museum also serves as a drop-off site for FEAST Food Pantry, which has provided food and personal care items to local families since 1989. Visitors can bring nonperishable donations during regular museum hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.