St. Petersburg Museum of History | St. Petersburg, Florida

Haunted Boat Tour
2023-10-30 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock, 400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier invite you on a ghoulish boat tour of our haunted waterfront!
Join us Monday, October 30 to discover the dark side of the Sunshine City from the water. From the long-ago visitor who frequents the Pier’s Comfort Station, to the eerie tales of the Old Northeast and death holes of Lassing Park, St. Pete’s waterfront is filled with unexplained stories that just won’t die.
The tour will depart from the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock across from the Museum of History in the City Marina at 5:30pm, and will travel along the waterfront from Snell Isle to Lassing Park.
Tickets are $40 for Museum Members and $45 for not-yet members. Students 17 & under are $40. Seating is limited to 40 passengers per tour.
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Call the Museum’s Guest Services Desk at 727-894-1052, ex. 200 with any registration questions.

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Special Edition Happy Hour- Book Release and Signing
2023-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Southern Roots Realty invites you to a Special Edition of Happy Hour with the Historian!
Join us on October 27 as author and journalist Bill DeYoung unveils Vintage St. Pete & Pinellas, Vol. 3!
Like its two predecessors, this large-format book is a historical who’s-who and what’s what – written in a breezy, entertaining style and lavishly illustrated with archival photographs, memorabilia, and press clippings.
Along with stories of St. Pete’s Festival of States, Little Theatre, and El Cap, this new volume moves outside the boundaries of the Sunshine City to include stories of the Kapok Tree Inn, Gulfport Casino, Tarpon Springs sponge docks, and more!

Presented by Southern Roots Realty,Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be guaranteed. Reservations close the day of the event.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

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NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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Haunted Trolley Tour
2023-10-26 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us if you dare on Thursday, October 26 for a Spooktacular Haunted Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg! Led by Dr. Brandy Stark, founder of SPIRITS of St. Petersburg, the tour takes you to well-known, as well as lesser-known haunted historical places to seek what lurks in the darkness! Dr. Stark and SPIRITS have completed over 400 ghostly investigations, and have been featured on the Dead Files.

Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 16 seats are filled.

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $40
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Historic Boat Tour
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock, 400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is partnering with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Beginning October 21st, the 2-hour monthly tour will highlight the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Petersburg’s downtown shoreline and culture over time.
Discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join us to find out how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination, and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. It’s the perfect blend of history, science, and beautiful waterfront views.
The tour will depart from the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock across from the Museum of History in the City Marina at 10 a.m. and will travel along the waterfront from Snell Isle to Coquina Key.
Tickets are $40 for Museum Members and $45 for not-yet members. Seating is limited to 40 passengers per tour.
Call the Museum’s Guest Services Desk at 727-894-1052, ex. 200 with any registration questions.

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Haunted Trolley Tour
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us if you dare on Thursday, October 19 for a Spooktacular Haunted Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg! Led by Dr. Brandy Stark, founder of SPIRITS of St. Petersburg, the tour takes you to well-known, as well as lesser-known haunted historical places to seek what lurks in the darkness! Dr. Stark and SPIRITS have completed over 400 ghostly investigations, and have been featured on the Dead Files.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 16 seats are filled.

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $40
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Special Edition Happy Hour
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Southern Roots Realty invites you to a Special Edition of Happy Hour with the Historian!
Join us on October 19 when Logan DeVicente and Phil Graham, Jr. of the Downtown Waterfront Parks Foundation share the history, as well as the future, of our magnificent downtown waterfront parks.
Civic leaders of yesteryear like William Straub, Perry Snell, and the Women’s Town Improvement Association fought for the public ownership and stewardship of our waterfront parks in the early 1900s. Over 100 years later, the fight continues to protect the jewels of the downtown waterfront.
DeVicente and Graham will talk not only about the past, but what is coming down the road for our downtown parks – from restoration projects to the event to create the world’s longest picnic blanket!

Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be guaranteed. Reservations close the day of the event.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

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NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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Cocktails on the Courts!
2023-10-14 19:00 - 22:00 | St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr N, St. Petersburg, 33701
Celebrate Vintage Florida at Cocktails on the Courts!
Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023
7pm – 10pm
A vintage Florida party featuring live music, dancing under the stars, unlimited Florida cuisine & cocktails and of course, shuffleboard! All proceeds benefit the Museum of History and its mission of preserving the history of St. Pete!
Tickets are available for $100, or two tickets for $175.

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Haunted Trolley Tour
2023-10-12 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us if you dare on Thursday, October 12 for a Spooktacular Haunted Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg! Led by Dr. Brandy Stark, founder of SPIRITS of St. Petersburg, the tour takes you to well-known, as well as lesser-known haunted historical places to seek what lurks in the darkness! Dr. Stark and SPIRITS have completed over 400 ghostly investigations, and have been featured on the Dead Files.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 16 seats are filled.

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $40
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Happy Hour with the Historian: Mark Muncy - Eerie Florida
2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Southern Roots Realty invites you to our monthly lecture series, Happy Hour with the Historian featuring Mark Muncy.
The Sunshine State is known for its miles of sandy white beaches, warm sun, and world-famous attractions, but Florida is also home to hidden mysteries, eerie legends, unexplained phenomena, and of course bizarre hauntings!
Author Mark Muncy has crisscrossed Florida from Key West to the Emerald Coast, hunting down stories of ghosts, reports of paranormal activity, and, well, anything eerie. His presentation will take you through haunted graveyards, museums, parks, and battlefields. You’ll hear macabre stories of spectral pirates, gangsters, witches, madmen, and tales of bizarre creatures.
Muncy is the creator of Hellview Cemetery, a charity haunted house in central Florida that was so infamous it was banned by the City of St. Petersburg. An author of horror and science fiction, he has spent over three decades collecting ghostly tales and reports of legendary beasts. He lives in St. Petersburg on the remains of an ancient midden.

Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be guaranteed. Reservations close the day of the event.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!
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NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
2023-10-07 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 7th for a Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley! From Thrill Hill and Roser Park to Coffee Pot and Mirror Lake, the Museum of History and Star Trolley take you on a historic trip through St. Pete’s past.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 16 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Haunted Trolley Tour
2023-10-05 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us if you dare on Thursday, October 5 for a Spooktacular Haunted Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg! Led by Dr. Brandy Stark, founder of SPIRITS of St. Petersburg, the tour takes you to well-known, as well as lesser-known haunted historical places to seek what lurks in the darkness! Dr. Stark and SPIRITS have completed over 400 ghostly investigations, and have been featured on the Dead Files.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 16 seats are filled.

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $40
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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World's Largest Ghost Hunt 2023
2023-09-30 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us for the World’s Largest Ghost Hunt 2023 on Saturday, September 30 in the St. Pete Museum of History! The SPIRITS of St. Petersburg are celebrating National Ghost Day by presenting the ghost hunt in St. Pete. Learn the techniques of ghost hunting and the equipment used, and then explore the Museum’s galleries and archives!
Reservations required! Space is limited!

Individual Admission: $50 | Couples Admission: $90
ADMISSION DISCOUNTED FOR MUSEUM OF HISTORY MEMBERS!

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Haunted Trolley Tour
2023-09-28 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us if you dare on Thursday, September 28 for a Spooktacular Haunted Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg! Led by Dr. Brandy Stark, founder of SPIRITS of St. Petersburg, the tour takes you to well-known, as well as lesser-known haunted historical places to seek what lurks in the darkness! Dr. Stark and SPIRITS have completed over 400 ghostly investigations, and have been featured on the Dead Files.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 22 seats are filled.

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $40
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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History in a Bottle
2023-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 16 for History in a Bottle – A Wine Tasting with a Historic Twist!
What better place to taste the history of wines than at the St. Pete Museum of History. Presented by Events by the Glass, History in a Bottle includes wine histories, wine tastings, and food pairings. A true Wine Edu-tainment!
Reservations are required, and seating is limited!

Individual Admission: $50 | Couples Admission: $90

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Historic Boat Tour
2023-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock, 400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is partnering with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Beginning September 16, the 2-hour monthly tour will highlight the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Petersburg’s downtown shoreline and culture over time.
Discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join us to find out how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination, and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. It’s the perfect blend of history, science, and beautiful waterfront views.
The tour will depart from the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock across from the Museum of History in the City Marina at 10am, and will travel along the waterfront from Snell Isle to Coquina Key.
Tickets are $40 for Museum Members and $45 for not-yet members. Seating is limited to 40 passengers per tour.
Call the Museum’s Guest Services Desk at 727-894-1052, ex. 200 with any registration questions.

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Happy Hour with the Historian: Kendal Jackson - Weedon Island
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Southern Roots Realty invites you to join us on Sept. 14 for Happy Hour with the Historian!
Dr. Kendal Jackson will discuss recent archaeological investigations at several of Tampa Bay’s inshore bayous, including Papy’s Bayou at Weedon Island.
Drawing on excavations at shell-mound sites, Dr. Jackson outlines a new history of environmental transformation extending back 30,000 years.
The new work reveals that shell-mound construction by ancestral Indigenous peoples substantially influenced the trajectory of inshore estuary development.
Kendal Jackson, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral researcher at the USF School of Geosciences. He works in both academic and applied settings, studying historical and ancient environments and how they have been altered and managed by past human societies.

Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be guaranteed. Reservations close the day of the event.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!
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NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
2023-09-09 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, September 9th for a Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley! From Thrill Hill and Roser Park to Coffee Pot and Mirror Lake, the Museum of History and Star Trolley take you on a historic trip through St. Pete’s past.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 16 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Happy Hour with the Historian: Featuring Paul Wilborn's Florida Hustle- A Wild Road Trip of 1980's Florida
2023-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Southern Roots Realty invites you to join us on August 10 for Happy Hour with the Historian!

Celebrated author and historian Paul Wilborn will discuss his new novel, Florida Hustle, a colorful and often hilarious snapshot of Florida in the 1980s. Named one of the 100 Best Indie Books of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews, Florida Hustle is set in 1982 when America was led by a celebrity president, and the Sunshine State was morphing from a low-rent vacationland into a mega-state famous for theme parks and Seminole Indian casinos. This tale is pure Florida and is expertly told by award-winning journalist, author, pianist, and singer Paul Wilborn. Wilborn’s Cigar City: Tales From a 1980s Creative Ghetto won the Gold Medal for Fiction in the 2019 Florida Books Award. Wilborn is the executive director of the Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College.

Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so reserve your seats today!

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!
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NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
2023-08-05 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, August 5th for a Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley! From Thrill Hill and Roser Park to Coffee Pot and Mirror Lake, the Museum of History and Star Trolley take you on a historic trip through St. Pete’s past.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 16 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Beers on the Pier - Presented by J.J. Taylor Distributing
2023-07-29 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Beers on the Pier, a history-filled craft beer festival, returns to the Museum of History on Saturday, July 29 from 7p-10p. More than 20 breweries—from Florida to California—will offer a sampling of their unique brews throughout the Museum’s galleries, along with taco food trucks and live music. Pre-sale tickets are available by clicking below and are $40 ($45 day of) and include unlimited sampling with the event’s souvenir tasting cups. Please remember, tickets to Beers on the Pier are limited!
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Special Edition Happy Hour with the Historian - Making of a Racist
2023-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Southern Roots Realty invites you to this month’s lecture series, Special Edition: Happy Hour with the Historian featuring Dr. Charles B. Dew Wednesday, July 19th.
Dr. Charles B. Dew is a native of St. Petersburg who grew up in the Jim Crow era of the 1940s & 50s South. Dew’s talk will center around his latest book, The Making of a Racist: A Southerner Reflects on Family, History, and the Slave Trade. In this powerful memoir, Dew, one of America’s most respected historians of the South, turns the focus on his own life which began in a society unequivocally committed to segregation. Dew graduated summa cum laude with Honors in History from Williams College in 1958, followed by a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. His 43-year teaching career at Williams focused on the American South, the Civil War, and the institution of slavery.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6 PM. Program begins at 6:30 PM.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!
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NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6 PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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Happy Hour with the Historian - Seminole Portraits: Reflections Across Time
2023-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Southern Roots Realty invites you to our monthly lecture series, Happy Hour with the Historian featuring Annette B. Fromm Thursday, July 13th.
Fromm’s presentation will introduce audiences to a variety of Florida Seminole portraits from the nineteenth century and guide viewers on how the portraits were used as propaganda to represent the Seminoles as a dying people. “Seminole Portraits: Reflections Across Time” challenges this long-held belief to explore changing perspectives of Native Americans and the Florida Seminole. With a focus on portraiture over time, the rich history and continued vitality of the Florida Seminole will be brought to life, including introductions to current Seminole artists throughout the state.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6 PM. Program begins at 6:30 PM.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!
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NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6 PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
2023-07-08 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 8th for a Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley! From Thrill Hill and Roser Park to Coffee Pot and Mirror Lake, the Museum of History and Star Trolley take you on a historic trip through St. Pete’s past.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 16 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
2023-06-10 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, June 10th for a Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley! From Thrill Hill and Roser Park to Coffee Pot and Mirror Lake, the Museum of History and Star Trolley take you on a historic trip through St. Pete’s past.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 16 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Happy Hour with the Historian - Andrew Jackson: From the Battle of New Orleans to the Invasion of Florida
2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The Museum of History and Southern Roots Realty invite you to join us Thursday, June 8 for Happy Hour with the Historian!

Celebrated author and historian Robert Jacob shares the mysteries of how Florida played a crucial role in the early life of Andrew Jackson. Jackson became a national hero after defeating the British in the Battle of New Orleans – even though the battle took place two weeks after the War of 1812 ended.

In 1818 Jackson was ordered by President Madison to protect our southern border from the Spanish, but “Old Hickory” invaded Spanish West Florida and captured Pensacola after it was learned the Seminoles were hiding runaway slaves.

The Adams-Onís Treaty was signed on February 22, 1819, ceding East and West Florida to the United States and Jackson’s career as a government official begins.

Details:
Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!
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NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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How Far Do You Want To Go? Lessons From A Common Sense Billionaire Book Signing
2023-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Please join us on June 3 as the Museum of History welcomes John Catsimatidis for a book signing and conversation of his book, How Far Do You Want To Go? Lessons From A Common Sense Billionaire. Mr. Catsimatidis, the CEO of the Red Apple Group and developer of The Residences at 400 Central, will share the lessons learned on his road to success.

Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!
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PRIDE At The Museum
2023-06-03 10:00 - 16:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
To celebrate PRIDE while also highlighting the local businesses that make up and support the LGBTQIA+ community, the St. Petersburg Museum of History and Zoie’s presents PRIDE at the Museum!
We invite you to come out on Saturday, June 3rd to experience the incredible market atmosphere and the fun family-friendly event that highlights the business collaboration that has created a community within St. Pete where equity and inclusion are celebrated and given to all residents and visitors.

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Preservation Summit and Expo
2023-05-19 10:00 - 15:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Celebrate Preservation Month with FREE admission to the Museum, insights from local preservation experts, and more than a dozen local vendors and community groups.
Enjoy presentations on everything from how to build an accessory dwelling unit and how to research your historic home, to techniques for restoring historic windows and how to preserve precious family photos.
Keynote speaker Melissa Willey, President and CEO of the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, will join a dozen other presenters discussing topics related to accessory dwelling units, affordable housing, and more.
The Summit and Expo includes FREE admission to the Museum, including their latest Exhibit, “Civil Rights in the Sunshine State.”
Vendors include New Light Window Restoration, Photo XO, Car Free St. Pete, Pro Historical, Heritage Village, Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, City of St. Petersburg Preservation Office, and more!

The Preservation Expo and Summit is Co-presented by Pinellas County and the St. Petersburg Museum of History, and supported by Southern Roots Realty, AARP, MR Capital Advisors and Design Styles Architecture. This program is free and open to the public. RSVPs are preferred for planning purposes.

Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
2023-05-13 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 13th for a Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley! From Thrill Hill and Roser Park to Coffee Pot and Mirror Lake, the Museum of History and Star Trolley take you on a historic trip through St. Pete’s past.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 16 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Happy Hour with the Historian - Skyway: The True Story of Tampa Bay's Signature Bridge and the Man Who Brought it Down
2023-05-11 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
On a dark, stormy morning on May 9, 1980, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge – an engineering marvel – was struck by a ship. The southbound span collapsed into Tampa Bay and moments later cars and a Greyhound bus drove off the broken bridge, falling into the water below. Thirty-five people lost their lives.
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Southern Roots Realty invite you to Happy Hour with the Historian featuring author and historian Bill DeYoung and his story of the Skyway and the man who brought it down.
After a 35-year career with Florida newspapers, DeYoung is now a senior writer and editor for the St. Pete Catalyst. DeYoung has also authored “Skyway: The True Story of Tampa Bay’s Signature Bridge and the Man Who Brought it Down” (University Press of Florida, 2013), “Phil Gernhard Record Man” (University Press of Florida, 2018), “I Need to Know: The Lost Music Interviews” (St. Petersburg Press, 2019) and “Vintage St. Pete: The Golden Age of Tourism.”
Details:
Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!
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NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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