HISTORIC HERNANDO PRESERVATION SOCIETY, INC.
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA

The Historic Hernando Preservation Society, Inc. is a private non-profit organization established with the mission to foster ongoing interest and research into the history of original Hernando County, Florida. This extends to aspects of archaeology, architecture, and culture within current-day Hernando, Citrus, and Pasco Counties. Named Pilaklikaha in its historical context, the area gained prominence for being associated with Abraham, a skilled interpreter instrumental during treaty negotiations between the Seminoles and the United States government around 1826. The organization is based in Brooksville, Florida, within Hernando County. Incorporated on March 28, 2011, it operates as a Domestic Non-Profit Corporation (DOMNP) under the filed number N11000003333. Its headquarters are located at PO BOX 1925, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34605. The organization maintains active governance with officers such as Jan E. Knowles, Deborah Charlow, and Jo-Anne Peck, fulfilling roles as directors and secretary respectively. It officially commenced operations through an amendment dated September 12, 2011, and its most recent annual report was filed on March 19, 2024. The society’s activities are documented online at their official website, historichernandopreservationsociety.com, further contributing to its mission by providing resources about regional Seminole history and cultural heritage.