Learn About Hops
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OUR MISSION
The Historic Ocala Preservation Society is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to discovering, preserving, restoring and memorializing the history and architecture of Ocala and Marion County.
Since its founding in 1980, HOPS has saved dozens of beautiful historic properties from demolition and engaged directly with fellow citizens to share Ocala’s rich and vibrant history. Through advocacy, educational programming, and fundraising events, HOPS has been a vital partner in our community, working alongside property owners, small businesses and governmental entities to enhance the quality of our wonderful city.
“It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future.”
Learn More About HOPS
Since 1980 HOPS has been dedicated to preserving and protecting historical Ocala. Learn more about our past and our goals.
About Us
We Need Your Help
We'd love to have you get involved with us. Become a Member, volunteer for our events or become a sponsor, come get involved.
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What's Going On at HOPS
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Since its founding in 1980, HOPS has saved dozens of beautiful historic properties from demolition and engaged directly with fellow citizens to share our history.
Our Sponsors
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Historic preservation is both a way to save beautiful old buildings and the stories they carry, and to deeply engage with the local community and their concerns and needs.
It’s the mission of HOPS to preserve the history of Ocala and it’s oldest buildings, in a way that aligns with the local community.