New exhibit coming to Matheson Museum
Published: Aug. 11, 2026 at 2:49 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A new exhibit coming to the Matheson Museum in Gainesville will explore the history of the Matheson family and their connection to slavery.
The display is called ‘Chains of Steele: Money, Power, and Influence’.
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It will focus on two ancestors of Gainesville’s Matheson family, Augustus and Augusta Steele.
The exhibition opens Wednesday, August 19.
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