TheTivoliHistoricalSociety

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The Grand Opening Celebration of the Tivoli Gym will be held on May 27th 2023. There will be a Tivoli Museum tour at 9:AM. The ribbon cutting for the gym and a short program at 11:AM and cookout on site following. All Tivolites as well as the public are encouraged to attend. Contact Pres. Eddie Williamson 850 836 4204 P.R. Director Victoria Crystal 850 892 9719 .
The Gym and the Tivoli Museum are 2 places that we hope will shine as a beacon in the African American community in the future, but will be open for all people.
Any donation will be appreciated, from the smallest to the largest. All donations are tax exempt because we are a non-profit organization. Send to Tivoli Historical Society PO Box 1598 Defuniak Spgs. Fl. 32435

Friends of tivoli

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Yes, I want to support this great endeavor and will contribute to help to build The Historical Tivoli Museum. Count me in at one of the following tax deductible levels.

Name___________ Address_________ Phone___________

Membership Donations:

Platinum -500.00

Gold -250.00

Silver -150.00

Green -100.00

White -50.00

Make checks payable to:

The Tivoli Historical Society P.O. Box 1598 Defuniak Spgs. Fl. 32435

Thank you!

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In Dec. of 2009 a group of Tivolites who were concerned about the dilapidated state of the Tivoli Gym, met at Bethel AME Church in Argyle. It was our desire to restore this historical building to its former glory. It was a daunting task and there were a few impediments that would not allow us to go forward at that time. From this group th

In Dec. of 2009 a group of Tivolites who were concerned about the dilapidated state of the Tivoli Gym, met at Bethel AME Church in Argyle. It was our desire to restore this historical building to its former glory. It was a daunting task and there were a few impediments that would not allow us to go forward at that time. From this group the genesis of The Tivoli Historical Society began and was made official in the spring of 2010. Undeterred by the gym project, we decided to form The Tivoli Museum. It opened to hundreds of visitors in Oct. 2011. The call was put out to Tivolites all over the country appealing for pictures, articles and artifacts. They came through in full force. An appeal to the Walton County School Board for a building to house the massive accumulation was heard and we were granted one room (we need more) in The Tivoli Complex, formerly Tivoli School. The Tivoli Museum opened to 100's of visitors, many who were awestruck, in Oct of 2011. The loss of history and many Tivolites passing left us with the will to once again bring to memory what it meant to walk the hallowed halls of Tivoli. An amazing amount of the younger generation have become interested and to enlighten them was one of our greatest desires. They are the future who will carry the torch for Tivoli for generations to come.

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In 2016 after many meetings advocating the return of the Gym to the Black community by THS President Eddie Williamson, The Walton County School Board handed the keys and title to the Tivoli Gym, now owned by the THS, to the intrepid Pres. Williamson. The Gym is currently being restored thanks to donations from many alumni, organizations

In 2016 after many meetings advocating the return of the Gym to the Black community by THS President Eddie Williamson, The Walton County School Board handed the keys and title to the Tivoli Gym, now owned by the THS, to the intrepid Pres. Williamson. The Gym is currently being restored thanks to donations from many alumni, organizations and concerned citizens. The THS created group "Friends of Tivoli" alone helped to put a new roof on the building. We urge all concerned Tivolites, citizens and anyone interested in preserving this historic building and The Tivoli Museum to continue to contribute. We sincerely thank the Walton School District, Board of County Commissioners, City of Defuniak Springs Sheriff's Dept. Friends of Tivoli, and Lowes. All donations are greatly appreciated. Make checks payable to The Tivoli Historical Society PO Box 1598 Defuniak Spgs. Fl 32435.

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In 2014 and 2018 The THS held Tivoli Grand Reunions. They were enjoyed by hundreds of people who once attended our beloved school as well as some of their progeny . Many saw classmates they had not seen in 40 or 50 years. The chatter was constant. It was a joyous event and one we plan to continue because the people are Tivoli. In 2014

In 2014 and 2018 The THS held Tivoli Grand Reunions. They were enjoyed by hundreds of people who once attended our beloved school as well as some of their progeny . Many saw classmates they had not seen in 40 or 50 years. The chatter was constant. It was a joyous event and one we plan to continue because the people are Tivoli. In 2014 After the museum visit people clustered in the foyer and continued to enjoy each other's company. It truly was a grand experience. If you have ideas or suggestions for the next reunion. Drop us a line.

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The Past....The Present....The Future

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THE TIVOLI GYM Send funds to THS PO Box 1598 Def. Fl. 32435

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inside the tivoli gym 10.12.2019 New insulation and lights

Friends of tivoli

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Tivoli was once The Green Waves.Coach Woodard renamed it Tigers, Rawr!!

Tivoli was once The Green Waves.Coach Woodard renamed it Tigers, Rawr!!

Tivoli was once The Green Waves.Coach Woodard renamed it Tigers, Rawr!!

Tivoli was once The Green Waves.Coach Woodard renamed it Tigers, Rawr!!

Tivoli was once The Green Waves.Coach Woodard renamed it Tigers, Rawr!!

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