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

Happy Hour with the Historian - Jennifer Tyson
2023-01-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Thursday, January 12th and hear the story of Sunken Gardens’ golden years of kitschy fun, majestic tropical foliage, celebrity visits, bathing beauties, and exotic animals made possible by determination, resilience, and innovation. Experience how after three generations of Turner Family ownership and over 100 years, Sunken Gardens continues to bring smiles of amazement to all who enter one of Florida’s original, and last remaining major roadside tourist attractions.
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.
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!
NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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MEMBERS: To ensure that your member discount is applied, please make sure you have put your member-only Promo Code in the “Promo code” box AND clicked the “APPLY” button. You will know your code has worked when you see a green acceptance box. Our membership and event registration systems are separate, so that code is the only way you will receive your free member admission.
Need help registering? Click here to review our easy 6-step registration guide!
Didn’t receive the SPMOH Member discount code? Contact Elisa Pulgarin, Membership Manager, at Elisa@spmoh.org. Be sure to include your full name so we can confirm your membership is current.
Not a member? Click here to join today and receive discounted admission to Happy Hour, Museum events, and MORE!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your registration after consulting our easy 6-step registration guide, contact Guest Relations at 727-894-1052 X200

December 10 Downtown Walking Tour
2022-12-10 09:00 - 10:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, December 10 for our monthly Downtown Walking Tour of St. Pete!
The tour explores the cultural history of downtown while viewing historical landmarks. These 90-minute tours depart from the Museum at 9AM. Admission is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Reserve your spot now!

Reserve quick—there are only 20 spots available! Parties are limited to 2 guests.

Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 20 spots are filled.

Member Reservation: $10 | Not-Yet-Member Reservation: $15

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the tour departs.
Reservations are very limited, reserve your spots today!

Happy Hour with the Historian: Niles Laughner | The Vinoy: From a Wager to a Waterfront Jewel
2022-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Thursday, December 8th as the Museum of History and UPC Insurance welcome Niles Laughner and his presentation on “The Vinoy: From a Wager to a Waterfront Jewel.”
Niles James Laughner is a native Floridian, born in St. Petersburg in 1963 with family roots stretching to New Hampshire, Pittsburgh and beyond. He is the grandson of hotel builder and developer Aymer Vinoy Laughner I, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania’s Grove City College where he earned a degree in History and Economics. An antique dealer since 1987, he specializes in military antiques and historical Americana. He is also a writer, having had articles published in journals in the US and UK, focusing on what the UK’s Military History Monthly magazine described as “the intersection of military and social history”. Additionally, he was featured for several years on Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures, a PBS roadshow event. He has authored two books, one of which is a family history of the Vinoy Park Hotel. Consultant to several museums, he also does appraisal work for institutions and estates. He and his partner Tara have turned their backs on the snowy north, and reside in Great Pinellas Point, only 2 miles from where he was born.
Registration opens to Museum Members via email 11/17 and not-yet-members 11/24.
Check back 11/24 for the registration link!
Presented by UPC Insurance, 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: FREE | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

December 3 Trolley Tour
2022-12-03 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Saturday, December 3 for a historic trolley tour of the Sunshine City.

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.

Please note that reservations are required and seating is limited on the trolley. There are only 18 seats available and parties are limited to 2 members.

SIGN UP HERE
OR CONTACT GUEST RELATIONS AT 727-894-1052 EXT. 200!

Members receive a special discount – Become a member today!

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. There will be no refunds or exchanges for those missing the tour after the trolley departs.

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35

November 12 Downtown Walking Tour
2022-11-12 09:00 - 10:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 12 for our monthly Downtown Walking Tour of St. Pete!
The tour explores the cultural history of downtown while viewing historical landmarks. These 90-minute tours depart from the Museum at 9AM. Admission is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Reserve your spot now!

Reserve quick—there are only 20 spots available! Parties are limited to 2 guests.

Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 20 spots are filled.

Member Reservation: $10 | Not-Yet-Member Reservation: $15

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the tour departs.
Reservations are very limited, reserve your spots today!

Happy Hour with the Historian: Rick Vaughn | Our Front Yard: 100 Years of Baseball History on Our Waterfront
2022-11-10 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Thursday, November 10th as the Museum of History and UPC Insurance welcome Rick Vaughn and his presentation on, “Our Front Yard: 100 Years of Baseball History on Our Waterfront.”
REGISTER HERE!
Rick Vaughn is a 30-year veteran in the sports communication field with the Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays and Washington Redskins. His recently released book, “100 Years of Baseball on St. Petersburg’s Waterfront – How the Game Helped Shape a City,” explores the historic partnership between the Sunshine City and America’s favorite pastime.
Presented by UPC Insurance, 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: FREE | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

November 5 Trolley Tour
2022-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Saturday, November 5 for a historic trolley tour of the Sunshine City.

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.

Please note that reservations are required and seating is limited on the trolley. There are only 18 seats available and parties are limited to 2 members.

SIGN UP HERE
OR CONTACT GUEST RELATIONS AT 727-894-1052 EXT. 200!

Members receive a special discount – Become a member today!

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. There will be no refunds or exchanges for those missing the tour after the trolley departs.

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35

Ghostly Trolley Tour: October 30
2022-10-30 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Sunday, October 30 for a Ghostly Trolley Tour featuring special guest Tour Guide Dr. Brandy Stark!

Brandy Stark resides in St. Petersburg Florida. She is an artist and historian with a flair for mythology and the supernatural. After earning her third graduate degree (Religious Studies, Humanities, Liberal Studies) and her PhD (Education), she bought the house next door to her mother. The two have a shared yard utilized by their shared pack of pugs. When not working on art or writing, Dr. Stark does paranormal investigation and studies urban legends.

Reserve now—there are only 28 seats available! Parties are limited to 2 guests.

SIGN UP TODAY!
OR CONTACT GUEST RELATIONS AT 727-894-1052 EXT. 200!

Members receive a special discount – Become a member today!

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. There will be no refunds or exchanges for those missing the tour after the trolley departs.

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45

October 29 Trolley Tour
2022-10-29 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Saturday, October 29 for a historic trolley tour of the Sunshine City.

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.

Please note that reservations are required and seating is limited on the trolley. There are only 18 seats available and parties are limited to 2 members.

SIGN UP HERE
OR CONTACT GUEST RELATIONS AT 727-894-1052 EXT. 200!

Members receive a special discount – Become a member today!

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. There will be no refunds or exchanges for those missing the tour after the trolley departs.

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35

Beers on the Pier 2022
2022-10-22 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join the Museum of History for Beers on the Pier!
Enjoy a sampling from dozens of different breweries
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!

We look forward to seeing you at the Museum on October 22nd!
Presented by J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc. and Yuengling

October 15 Downtown Walking Tour
2022-10-15 09:30 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 15 for our monthly Downtown Walking Tour of St. Pete!
The tour explores the cultural history of downtown while viewing historical landmarks. These 90-minute tours depart from the Museum at 9:30AM. Admission is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Reserve your spot now!

Reserve quick—there are only 20 spots available! Parties are limited to 2 guests.

Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 20 spots are filled.

Member Reservation: $10 | Not-Yet-Member Reservation: $15

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the tour departs.
Reservations are very limited, reserve your spots today!

Happy Hour with the Historian: Dr. Brandy Stark | Supernatural St. Petersburg and Paranormal Pinellas
2022-10-13 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Thursday, October 13th as the Museum of History and UPC Insurance welcome Dr. Brandy Stark and her presentation, “Supernatural St. Petersburg and Paranormal Pinellas.”
Brandy Stark resides in St. Petersburg Florida. She is an artist and historian with a flair for mythology and the supernatural. After earning her third graduate degree (Religious Studies, Humanities, Liberal Studies) and her PhD (Education), she bought the house next door to her mother. The two have a shared yard utilized by their shared pack of pugs. When not working on art or writing, Dr. Stark does paranormal investigation and studies urban legends.

REGISTER/TICKETS HERE!
Presented by UPC Insurance, 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: FREE | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

Cocktails on the Courts 2022
2022-09-24 19:00 - 22:00 | St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr N, St. Petersburg, 33701
Online ticket sales have closed. Please purchase your tickets at the door
Join the Museum of History’s Vintage Florida Celebration at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club September 24th!
Enjoy a 50s-themed night under the stars with shuffleboard, unlimited Florida cuisine & cocktails and live entertainment, all supporting the Museum of History
Pre-sale tickets are available for $100, or two tickets for $175.

Register Now!

Admission includes:
● Shuffleboard
● Performances from The Black Honkeys
● Unlimited Florida Cuisine & Cocktails
● 1950s Fashion Show
● Live Florida Art Demonstration
● Appearances from Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe
SPMOH Members receive 10% off using the promo code provided exclusively to Members! Members receive exclusive discounts to Cocktails on the Courts and more. Please call our guest relations desk at 727.894.1052 ext. 200 to learn more about membership benefits.
Sign up for the Silent Auction now!
We look forward to seeing you at the Courts September 24th!
Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Become a Court Sponsor!
Sponsor Benefits include:
● Admission for six (6) to Cocktails on the Courts
● Private court in the Stadium court area
● Reserved table
● VIP bar service
● Logo/ name recognition on private court signage
● Logo/ name recognition on event program

2022 COTC Court Sponsor form
Contact macey@spmoh.org to sign up as a Court Sponsor today!

September 14 Summer Downtown Walking Tour
2022-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Wednesday, September 14 for our monthly Downtown Walking Tour of St. Pete!
The tour explores the cultural history of downtown while viewing historical landmarks. These 90-minute Summer tours depart from the Museum at 6PM. Admission is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Reserve your spot now!

Reserve quick—there are only 20 spots available! Parties are limited to 2 guests.

Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 20 spots are filled.

Member Reservation: $10 | Not-Yet-Member Reservation: $15

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the tour departs.
Reservations are very limited, reserve your spots today!

Happy Hour with the Historian: Rachel Sanderson | La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archives of the Americas
2022-09-08 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Thursday, September 8th as the Museum of History and UPC Insurance welcome Dr. Rachel Sanderson and her presentation, “La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archives of the Americas.”
Sign up here!
Rachel L. Sanderson serves as the Associate Director of La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archive of the Americas, a position she has held since the project’s inception in 2016. She earned a BFA from the University of Tampa and a BA in History from the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. In 2017, Sanderson graduated with an MLA in Florida Studies from the USFSP. Her thesis project focused on the lives of two noble women in sixteenth-century Florida, one a young Spanish woman and one a female Indian chief. Sanderson has presented her research at several national conferences. After working in the field for five years, Sanderson was admitted into the Ph.D. program in History at the University of South Florida. In her first year in the doctoral program, Sanderson was one of just eight graduate students selected to participate in the prestigious Spanish Colonial Borderlands workshop, sponsored by The Huntington Library in San Marino, California. In 2022, Sanderson received the Leland Hawes Essay prize for the best paper in Florida studies.
Teaching La Florida with the Interactive Digital Archive of the Americas will highlight the ways in which rigorous academic research in collaboration with cutting-edge technology can bring the history of daily life in colonial Florida to a global audience.
The presentation will focus on an initiative titled, Lost Voices from America’s Oldest Parish Archive, 1594-1821, a project designed to make St. Augustine’s diocesan archives accessible to a global audience. Together, these ecclesiastical records provide unparalleled insight into the daily lives of colonial St. Augustine’s multi-ethnic inhabitants, and the relationships between the settlement’s African, European, and Native American residents. The collaborative two-year project is designed to engage a global audience, specialists and non-specialists alike. La Florida’s user-friendly platform makes these records freely accessible for teachers, students, scholars, genealogists, and the general public.
Presented by UPC Insurance, 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: FREE | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

SOLD OUT! September 3 Trolley Tour
2022-09-03 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Join us Saturday, September 3 for a historic trolley tour of the Sunshine City.

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.

Please note that reservations are required and seating is limited on the trolley. There are only 18 seats available and parties are limited to 2 members.

SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST!
CONTACT GUEST RELATIONS AT 727-894-1052 EXT. 200!

Members receive a special discount – Become a member today!

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. There will be no refunds or exchanges for those missing the tour after the trolley departs.

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35

SOLD OUT! August 13 Trolley Tour
2022-08-13 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Saturday, August 13 for a historic trolley tour of the Sunshine City.

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.

Please note that reservations are required and seating is limited on the trolley. There are only 18 seats available and parties are limited to 2 members.

This event is SOLD OUT! To be added to the waitlist, contact Guest Relations at 727-894-1052 X200

Sign up here!

Members receive a special discount – Become a member today!

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. There will be no refunds or exchanges for those missing the tour after the trolley departs.

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35

Happy Hour with the Historian: Robert Jacob | Pirates of the Florida Coast
2022-08-11 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Thursday, August 11th as the Museum of History and UPC Insurance welcome Robert Jacob and his presentation, “Pirates of the Gulf Coast.”
Reservations: Sign up here!

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With a lifelong passion for history, Robert Jacob has been involved in living history interpretation and reenacting for over 40 years. He has participated in activities covering a wide range of time periods including French and Indian War and Revolutionary War reenactments, Western Gun Fighter groups, Mountain Man Rendezvous, and Renaissance Fairs. During the past 16 years he has focused on the golden age of piracy.

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Robert graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor’s Degree in education in 1978. He taught in the West Point public school district, West Point, VA for five years while completing his Master’s Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983.

In 1982, Robert entered the United States Marine Corps reserve and augmented to active duty in 1983. During his service, he became a military occupational specialty instructor and earned the designation of Master Training Specialist. Later in his career, he became the Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment at the same school where he had earlier instructed. He achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 and retired after 31 years of service in 2013.

While researching information on the golden age of piracy, Robert realized that most of the publications on the subject were contradictory and even incorrect. This motivated him to write his first award-winning publication, A Pirate’s Life in the Golden Age of Piracy. After its release, his readers expressed a strong interest in Florida pirates. This inspired Robert to write his second book that focused on the them, Pirates of the Florida Coast: Truths, Legends, and Myths. Robert is currently a living historian, author, lecturer, and public speaker. He has appeared as a subject matter expert on pirates at museums, historical events, educational institutions, and on the History Channel.

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

August 10 Summer Downtown Walking Tour
2022-08-10 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Wednesday, August 10 for our monthly Summer Downtown Walking Tour of St. Pete!
The tour explores the cultural history of downtown while viewing historic landmarks. These 90-minute Summer tours depart from the Museum at 6PM. Admission is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Reservations: https://conta.cc/3S9Ql9A

Reserve quick—there are only 20 spots available! Parties are limited to 2 guests.

Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 20 spots are filled.

Member Reservation: $10 | Not-Yet-Member Reservation: $15

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the tour departs.
Reservations are very limited, reserve your spots today!

Happy Hour with the Historian: Joshua Ginsberg | Secrets of Tampa Bay
2022-07-14 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Thursday, July 14th as the Museum of History and UPC Insurance welcome Joshua Ginsberg and his presentation, “Secrets of Tampa Bay.”
Join author Joshua Ginsberg as he explores Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and the surrounding areas in search of hidden history, strange monuments, museums, oddities, antiques and the very best Cuban sandwich. From gangsters to gators to ghost stories, it’s sure to be a memorable experience.

Joshua Ginsberg is a writer, entrepreneur and curiosity seeker who, in 2016, decided with his wife to trade in the frigid winters of the Midwest for the year-round sunshine of Tampa Bay. He has had numerous published works of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, and has been a business proposal writer and professional resume writer for over ten years. He has also had a hand in launching multiple startups including the web-based art leasing business which he owned and operated in Chicago. He currently lives in Tampa’s Town and Country neighborhood with his wife, Jen, and their Shih Tzu, Tinker Bell.
Presented by UPC Insurance, 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: FREE | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

July 13 Summer Downtown Walking Tour
2022-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Wednesday, July 13 for our monthly Summer Downtown Walking Tour of St. Pete!
The tour explores the cultural history of downtown while viewing historic landmarks. These 90-minute Summer tours depart from the Museum at 6PM. Admission is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Reservations Open:
https://conta.cc/3c7WLp6

Reserve now—there are only 20 spots available! Parties are limited to 2 guests.

Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 20 spots are filled.

Member Reservation: $10 | Not-Yet-Member Reservation: $15

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the tour departs.
Reservations are very limited, reserve your spots today!

July 16 Trolley Tour - SOLD OUT
2022-07-02 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Saturday, July 16 for a historic trolley tour of the Sunshine City.

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.

Please note that reservations are required and seating is limited on the trolley. There are only 18 seats available and parties are limited to 2 members.

Reservation opens to members one week early – Become a member today!

Member Reservations: 6/11
General Reservation: 6/18

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. There will be no refunds or exchanges for those missing the tour after the trolley departs.

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35

Pride Perspective: Past & Future
2022-06-28 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Pride Perspective: Past & Future
Tuesday, June 28 | 6PM (Doors open 5:30PM)

Learn about the history of St. Pete Pride! Moderated by Jim Nixon (City of St. Petersburg’s LGBTQ+ Liason), this program starts at 6PM. Doors open at 5:30PM, and a cash bar is provided.
Hear the perspectives from panelists Brian Longstreth, Rocky Butler, Karen Reese and Rasheeda Johnson! Admission is a $5 suggested donation. Proceeds benefit 9 Colors Initiative and the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
Seating is not pre-assigned, so please arrive early if you have specific seating needs. Parking, including accessible spots, can be found in the St. Pete Pier’s Dolphin Lot (Fees here). Other parking options include the Pier’s Pelican lot, the City’s SunDial Garage (117 2nd St. N), approximately 3 blocks West of the Museum, as well as metered street parking along Bayshore Drive.
About the Panelists:

Brian Longstreth, Co-Founder St Pete Pride, Realtor
Brian Longstreth is a rare native Floridian, born in Bradenton 1961. He moved to Tampa in 1983 and found home in St. Petersburg in 1984. His early career in restaurant and retail lead to him becoming a Realtor in 1992 and getting very involved in the neighborhoods of St. Petersburg. He founded Your Neighborhood Realty in 1999, and opened an office in the newly formed Grand Central District in 2000 with brothers James and Clayton. Brian was instrumental in the resurgence of the Grand Central District, Historic Kenwood and Central Oak Park neighborhoods. This led to becoming very involved in city, county and state politics, supporting LGBTQ+ friendly politicians. Brian was a founding co-chair of St Pete Pride in 2003 and served on the board for many years bringing the International InterPride Conference to St Petersburg in 2009. In 2008 Brian converted an apartment building to GayStPete House B&B, changing the name to Casa Del Merman in 2021 and expanding to a 2nd location in Montanita, Ecuador. One of Brian’s favorite projects was getting the Tampa Bay Rays to become the 2nd MLB team to record an “It Gets Better” video in 2011. In 2014 Brian and brother James took the lead on getting a historic Bungalow donated to Metro Inclusive Health to become the LGBTQ Welcome center in the Grand Central District, only the 3rd in the nation at the time. Brian was also a founding member of Come Out St Pete in 2016 as a means to celebrate National Coming OUT Day locally, and served on the board for several years. Brian led a group of investors to open Punky’s Bar and Grill on Central Avenue in 2015, selling his interest in the business in 2021, but not before meeting his future husband Yuttaphum (Sam) Thotsawat, whom he married in October 2021. They have two rescue dogs, Whiskey and Cola. Brian and business partner Steven Sroufe have spent a lot of time in Montanita, Ecuador this year, opening Casa Del Merman at Gay Montanita House, Merman Beach Club bar and restaurant, and Sunset Chill Lounge. Plans are underway for condominiums and an LGBTQ+ retirement community in Montanita soon, as well as expanding Montanita Pride in July 2022.
Rocky Butler, Founder & President of 9 Colors Initiative
Rocky Butler, the Founder and President of 9 Colors Initiative, an organization dedicated to empowering the LGBTQIA+ community through unity, has been a leader in the St. Petersburg, Florida community for over a decade. Butler is credited with bringing “Ballroom”, a cultural staple in the Black and Brown Queer community, to the area and has been a leader in the Ballroom community since 2011. Currently serving as Chair of Diversity and Oversight for the St. Pete Pride organization, Rocky has centered Diversity and Equity work as both a passion and social responsibility. As a Community Activist, Advocate and Educator, Butler has been featured in the Ujima National Men’s Conference, Ujima Men’s Collective, Sysco Pride Month Lecture Series, BHA Conference and he served as a Ryan White Care Council Member. Butler is also an experienced and sought after event planner and has organized St. Pete Pride Intersectional events, Ballroom Competitions, Juneteenth observances, and Community “FrensGiving” events to provide fellowship opportunities for LGBTQ+ members that do not have means to cook their own Thanksgiving dinners or are estranged from their own families.

Karen L. Reese, Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Reese graduated from Life University as chiropractic physician in 2000 and founded The Joint Spinal Center, Saint Petersburg in 2004. She was previously a professional photographer. Karen was Tampa Bay Business Guild (TBBG) board member from 2005-2010. She was the first female board vice-president and president of the Tampa Bay Business Guild. TBBG is now known as Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber. Prior to TBBG, she delivered food to people suffering with HIV/AIDS, aided people with spinal cord injuries, and a research team studying multiple sclerosis. Karen was also a security volunteer for multiple state athletic competitions as well as the 1996 Paralympic and Olympic games.
Rasheeda Johnson, Trans Services Navigator, Metro Inclusive Health
Rasheeda Johnson (She, Her, Hers) is the Trans Services Navigator for Metro Inclusive Health. A Chicago native, Rasheeda moved to the Tampa Bay Area last year in pursuit of helping with the disparities in the trans community. Receiving a M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies, Rasheeda’s true calling is working in the community. Throughout the year, Rasheeda has been built partnership amongst the local organizations, bars, and restaurants to ensure the inclusion of trans identifying persons.
Jim Nixon (Moderator), LGBTQ+ Liason & Director of the Mayor’s Action Center, City of St. Petersburg
Jim Nixon currently serves in dual roles as Director of the Mayor’s Action Center and LGBTQ Liaison. As Director of the Mayor’s Action Center, he is responsible for the daily operation and strategic implementation of the Mayor’s Action Center, which processes citizen requests for assistance with services and distributes them to the responsible departments. Jim helps to ensure each department’s responsiveness and works closely with our residents to maintain St. Pete’s high quality of life.
For the last five years, Jim has served as the LGBTQ+ Liaison to the Mayor’s office in St Petersburg, FL. As LGBTQ+ liaison, he serves as an accessible and friendly ear to the city’s LGBTQ+ community and elevate LGBTQ-related concerns to the city executive and other city officials. He serves as both a spokesperson for the Mayor’s Office to the local LGBTQ demographic as well as a representative of LGBTQ interests to the leaders of St. Petersburg Government.
Over the past five years, Jim has had the honor of working on many initiatives making St Petersburg an Inclusive and welcoming city. He was able to modify the city’s Anti-Bullying policy to include sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all youth-facing services. He assisted in the inclusion of LGBTQ Businesses in the Greenhouse SBE program. He successfully navigated St. Pete’s Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index resulting in the city receiving a perfect score every year.
Jim have been a constant marketing force in the LGBTQ+ community throughout Tampa Bay. Nine years ago, he began working on reorganizing a grassroots committee, the St. Pete LGBTQ+ Marketing Committee, to focus on marketing the Tampa Bay area as an LGBTQ+ vacation destination, which directly impacted the IGLTA 2017 Global Convention held in St. Petersburg in May 2017.
In the past, Jim served as Regional Sales Manager at Watermark Newspaper and held board positions at the Tampa Bay Diversity Chamber of Commerce (formerly Tampa Bay Business Guild) and Florida CraftArt. His work in the attraction arena includes Advertising/Group Sales for Ruth Eckerd Hall before moving to The Dali Museum in 2012 as Group Sales/Membership Manager for five years.
Jim completed Smart Ride #15 And #16, a 2-day, 164-mile bicycle ride from Miami to Key West to raise funds and awareness of HIV/AIDS services throughout Florida.
In December 2018, he was named one of Watermark Newspaper’s “Remarkable People of 2018”. In May of that year, he was honored to represent the City of St. Petersburg during a week-long fact-finding delegation to Cuba to explore LGBTQ+ Cuba, business opportunities that celebrate inclusion policies, and the impact of current U.S. policies on the Cuban people. In 2020, Jim orchestrated the installation of the Progressive Pride Street Mural and petition FDOT to light the Sunshine Skyway in pride colors last June.
Jim is a proud fur-parent to Woody and Rocky, his two Boston terriers. He organized St. Pete’s Boston Tea Party; a Boston Terrier walks through downtown St Pete. They hosted over 100 Boston Terriers to parade through the streets of our fantastic city every December. On the weekends, you will find him cycling or camping and taking road trips to Florida state parks.

Free Father's Day Admission
2022-06-19 12:00 - 17:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Celebrate a historic Father’s Day!

All day on June 19, caregivers receive free admission with the purchase of another family member’s ticket.

Admission on Sunday is only $6 (now through June 26)!

The Museum is open Noon-5PM on Sundays.

June 18 Historic Trolley Tour
2022-06-18 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Saturday, June 18th for a historic trolley tour of the Sunshine City.
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.

Please note that reservations are required and seating is limited on the trolley. There are only 18 seats available and parties are limited to 2 members.

Reservation opens to members one week early – Become a member today!

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. There will be no refunds or exchanges for those missing the tour after the trolley departs.

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35

Happy Hour with the Historian: Bill DeYoung | Vintage St. Pete II: Legends, Locations, Lifestyles
2022-06-09 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Thursday, June 9th as the Museum of History and UPC Insurance welcome Bill DeYoung and his presentation, “Vintage St. Pete II: Legends, Locations Lifestyles.”

Presented by UPC Insurance, 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: FREE | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6 pm. The program begins at 6:30 pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

June 8 Summer Downtown Walking Tour
2022-06-08 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, June 8 for our monthly Downtown Walking Tour of St. Pete!
The tour explores the cultural history of downtown while viewing historic landmarks. These 90-minute Summer tours depart from the Museum at 6PM. Admission is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Reservations Open:
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Reserve now—there are only 20 spots available! Parties are limited to 2 guests.

Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 20 spots are filled.

Member Reservation: $10 | Not-Yet-Member Reservation: $15

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the tour departs.
Reservations are very limited, reserve your spots today!

June 4 Historic Trolley Tour -SOLD OUT!
2022-06-04 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
This Trolley Tour is SOLD OUT!

Join us Saturday, June 4th for a historic trolley tour of the Sunshine City.

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.

Please note that reservations are required and seating is limited on the trolley. There are only 18 seats available and parties are limited to 2 members.

Reservation opens to members one week early – Become a member today!

Member Reservations: 5/21
General Reservation: 5/28

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. There will be no refunds or exchanges for those missing the tour after the trolley departs.

Members: $30 | Not-yet-members: $35

May 21 Downtown Walking Tour
2022-05-21 09:30 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 21 for our monthly Downtown Walking Tour of St. Pete! The tour explores the cultural history of downtown while viewing historic landmarks. These 90-minute tours depart from the Museum at 9:30AM. Admission is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Reserve now—there are only 20 spots available! Parties are limited to 2 guests.

Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 20 spots are filled.

Member Reservation: $10 | Not-Yet-Member Reservation: $15

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the tour departs.
Reservations are very limited, reserve your spots today!

Happy Hour with the Historian: Dr. Gary Mormino, Dreams in the New Century: Instant Cities, Shattered Hopes, and Florida’s Turning Point
2022-05-12 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join the St. Petersburg Museum of History on Thursday, May 12 as the museum, UPC Insurance and Florida Humanities welcomes Dr. Gary Mormino and his presentation, “Dreams in the New Century: Instant Cities, Shattered Hopes and Florida’s Turning Point,” with a special book signing.
Gary Mormino is an author of a wide range of academic and popular books. Immigrants on the Hill (University of Illinois press, 1986) won the Howard Marraro Prize as the outstanding book in Italian history. The Immigrant World of Ybor City (University of Illinois Press, 1987) received the Theodore Saloutos Prize for the outstanding book in ethnic-immigration history. In addition, two of his articles have received prizes for the best writing in Florida history. He has written for the St. Petersburg Times, Orlando Sentinel, and Miami Herald.
Almost two decades ago, Mormino began to research a social history of modern Florida. Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida was published in the spring of 2005 by the University Press of Florida. Readers have called it a seminal study in state history. In 2006, the Florida Historical Society awarded the book the Charlton Tebeau Prize. Dr. Mormino received his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina and has taught at USF since 1977. In 2003, Florida Humanities named him its first Humanist of the Year.
