Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
2024-02-03 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, January 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: $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: African American Heritage Trail
2024-02-08 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 on Thursday, February 8 to Happy Hour with the Historian featuring Gwendolyn Reese and The African American Heritage Trail of St. Petersburg.
The AAHASP was created with a mission to preserve the rich history and genealogical heritage of African Americans in St. Petersburg. Reese will discuss how the AAHASP came together through research, restoration, preservation, commemoration, and education. The walking trail and its historic markers focus on the cultural heritage of the neighborhoods, community leaders, and landmark businesses, and expands awareness and knowledge of Black St. Petersburg, tracing its evolution and progression from the presence of the first African American in 1868 through desegregation and into the Civil Rights Movement (1968).
The 2015 recipient of the MLK Leadership Award, Reese is President of the African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg. Gwen chaired the group of volunteers who, in a partnership with the city government, developed the African American Heritage Trail along 22nd Street and 9th Avenue in South St. Petersburg, which opened in August 2014. Gwen has been an activist and change agent in this community for more than 40 years. Her projects include: Completing Phase II of the African American Heritage Trail in Methodist Town; the Timbuktu Center for African and African American Studies,a free educational experience for school age youth, their parents, and teachers in African and African American history and culture; erecting a bronze statue of Elder Jordan on the “Deuces”; and the Institute for Urban Leadership Development, which is a program to nurture and support future African American community leaders.
Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so please purchase tickets in advance. Admission without advanced purchase cannot be guaranteed.

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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History in a Bottle
2024-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, February 10 for History in a Bottle – Rum, Prohibition, and the 1920s!
Presented by Events by the Glass, hear the not-so-legal stories of Florida’s Prohibition rum running past — all while experiencing rum tastings, rum drinks, and food pairings provided by Lay Low Chateau Hospitality.
Reservations are required, and seating is limited!

Members $50 | Not-Yet-Members $60

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Historic Boat Tour
2024-02-17 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 February 17th, 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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Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
2024-03-02 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 2nd 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: $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- Sarah Williams Armistead: The Mother of St. Petersburg
2024-03-14 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 on Thursday, March 14 to Happy Hour with the Historian and the story of Sarah Williams Armistead.
The wife of city founder Gen. John C. Williams, Sarah is credited with greasing the wheels of the deal between Williams and the Orange Belt Railway and would go on to co-sign the agreement to bring the railroad which would eventually lead to the creation of St. Petersburg.
After John’s death in 1892, the litigation surrounding his large estate, Sarah was left with a large portion of land. She later married Capt. James Armistead, a wealthy former St. Pete Mayor, she managed both his and the Williams properties, platted subdivisions, and gifted land for public use.
When she died in 1917, her estate was valued at $165,000, or nearly $ 3 million today.
Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so please purchase tickets in advance. Admission without advanced purchase cannot be guaranteed.

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 Boat Tour
2024-03-16 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!
Join us on March 16th, for the 2-hour monthly tour that 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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Film Screening: Lightning In A Bottle
2024-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join Florida Humanities, Tampa Bay Water, and the St. Petersburg Museum of History for a film screening and discussion on the 2023 documentary Lightning in A Bottle. The film explores the “water wars” that plagued the Tampa Bay region in the 1990s, and how local leaders came together to find a solution. A panel discussion will immediately follow the film.
Moderated by Dr. Christopher Meindl, Director of the Florida Studies Program at the University of South Florida, panelists Steve Seibert (former Pinellas County Commissioner), Ed Turanchik (former Hillsborough County Commissioner), and Council Member Lisset Hanewicz (City of St. Petersburg, Vice Chairman of Tampa Bay Water) will discuss the past, present, and future of Tampa Bay’s water.
This program is organized by Florida Humanities, with partial support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Tampa Bay Water, and the St. Petersburg Museum of History.

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Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
2024-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 6th 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: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
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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Rotary Means Business! A Historic Meet Up
2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join the St. Petersburg Museum of History and Rotary St. Petersburg Sunset on Wednesday, April 10th for Cocktails & Conversations about the history behind our community, and the service opportunities that improve life in St. Petersburg. Network with business and community leaders, learn about Sunset Rotary’s civic commitment, and tour the galleries of the Museum of History.

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Happy Hour with the Historian - Cypress Gardens: America's Tropical Wonderland!
2024-04-11 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 on Thursday, April 11 for Happy Hour with the Historian featuring the story of Cypress Gardens, America’s Tropical Wonderland!
Award-winning author and historian, Dr. Lu Vickers, takes us on a journey to the world-famous attraction that cemented Florida’s reputation as the land of sun and fun in the 1930s.
Created out of swampland in central Florida by Dick Pope, the “man who invented Florida”, Cypress Gardens combined water ski shows, tropical gardens, and iconic Southern Belles to create an enduring symbol of Florida.
Cypress Gardens, America’s Tropical Wonderland reveals its heyday as a famous water-sports destination and playground for such stars as Joan Crawford, Johnny Carson, and Carol Burnett, as well as royalty from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, to King Hussein of Jordan.
Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so please purchase tickets in advance. Admission without advanced purchase cannot be guaranteed.

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 Boat Tour
2024-04-20 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 has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on April 20th, for the 2-hour monthly tour that 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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Historic Boat Tour
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on May 1st, for the 2-hour monthly tour that 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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History in a Bottle - Bourbon in the Burg
2024-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Friday, May 3 for History in a Bottle – Bourbon in the Burg! Sample a variety of bourbons and bourbon drinks paired with exquisite catering from The Lay Low Château Hospitality. Traditionally a southern drink, learn how bourbon has become America’s favorite barrel-aged whiskey. Distilled since the 18th century, it even received a nod from U.S. Congress in 1964 as a distinct American product! Seating is Limited! Produced by Events by the Glass!
Reservations are required, and seating is limited!

Members $65 | Not-Yet-Members $75 | Table for a group of six (6) $420

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Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour
2024-05-04 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 4 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 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
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- Education for All: 70 Years After Brown v Board
2024-05-09 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 on Thursday, May 9th to Happy Hour with the Historian featuring Tim Spofford and Education for All: 70 Years After Brown v Board
Award-winning author, journalist, and professor Tim Spofford discusses the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision Brown v Board. Spofford’s book, “What the Children Told Us,” is the sole biography of the famous Harlem psychologists who created the legendary doll test that played a key role in the Brown v Board decision. Spofford will be joined by Dr. Ronald Sheehy who taught for years at Morehouse College and recently served as provost at Medgar Evers College.
Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so please purchase tickets in advance. Admission without advanced purchase cannot be guaranteed.

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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Preservation Expo
2024-05-10 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 of History, insights from local preservation experts, and more than a dozen local vendors and community groups.
Enjoy presentations on everything from how to research your historic home to techniques for restoring historic windows and more.
Plus, keynote speaker Donovan Rypkema, principal of PlaceEconomics, will share the results of our economic impact study on historic preservation in St. Petersburg.

FREE ADMISSION

Historic Boat Tour
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on May 23rd, for the 2-hour monthly tour that 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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Historic Boat Tour
2024-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on May 30th, for the 2-hour monthly tour that 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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Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour
2024-06-01 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, June 1 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 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
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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PRIDE At The Museum
2024-06-02 12:00 - 17:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us for PRIDE at the Museum on Sunday, June 2nd! Celebrate PRIDE by exploring the local businesses that make up and support the LGBTQIA+ community. Made up of 30+ vendors from across St. Pete and Tampa Bay, this family-friendly event highlights the local businesses that have created a community where equity and inclusion for all residents and visitors is celebrated. Admission is free while you shop local LGBTQIA+ businesses and explore the Museum’s historic galleries.

Pinellas County’s oldest museum is on the St. Pete Pier. The Museum of History has been bringing the community together to learn and understand our past for over 100 years.

FREE ADMISSION

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Florida Girls - A Book Signing with L.L. Kirchner
2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Florida Girls weaves a complex tale of women doing what they can to survive and thrive in a society controlled by men.
L.L. Kirchner is an award-winning screenwriter and author. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, Salon, and The Rumpus among other outlets.
Florida Girls is her debut novel and is centered around 18-year-old Thelma Miles, who joins a troupe of touring Florida swimsuit models near the close of World War II. These women come together from different backgrounds in a world of crime and glamour in Florida!
Copies of Florida Girls will be available for purchase!
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A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour
2024-06-12 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Wednesday, June 12th for a ghostly haunted trolley tour of St. Petersburg! Departing from the Museum of History, experience the creepy and dark side of the Sunshine City. Hosted by SPIRITS of St. Petersburg founder Dr. Brandy Stark, the tour takes you through lesser-known haunts of downtown and the vastly haunted neighborhoods of Roser Park and the Old Northeast. We promise you’ll have a spooktacular time!
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
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-Britain's Loyal Colonies Lost: The Revolution in Florida
2024-06-13 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 on Thursday, June 13th to Happy Hour with the Historian featuring Dr. David Head and Britain’s Loyal Colonies Lost: The Revolution in Florida
As 13 of Britain’s colonies declared independence in 1776, the empire’s Florida colonies, East Florida and West Florida, remained loyal to King George. Eyed by American and Spanish forces alike, the Floridas were soon engulfed in war. This speaker shares the often-overlooked story of Florida in the War of Independence.
David Head has published four books, including Privateers of the Americas: Spanish American Privateering from the U.S. in the Early Republic, The Golden Age of Piracy, and A Crisis of Peace: George Washington, the Newburgh Conspiracy, and the Fate of the American Revolution.
Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so please purchase tickets in advance. Admission without advanced purchase cannot be guaranteed.

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 Boat Tour
2024-06-15 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 has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on Saturday, June 15th, for the 2-hour monthly tour that 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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Historic Boat Tour
2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on June 27th, for the 2-hour monthly tour that 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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Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour
2024-06-29 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, June 29th for our 2-hour Historic Trolley Tour of downtown St. Pete! 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 the rich heritage of the Sunshine City!
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
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 Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour
2024-07-06 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 6th for our 2-hour Historic Trolley Tour of downtown St. Pete! 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 the rich heritage of the Sunshine City!

Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
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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A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour
2024-07-10 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Wednesday, July 10th for a ghostly haunted trolley tour of St. Petersburg! Departing from the Museum of History, experience the creepy and dark side of the Sunshine City. Hosted by SPIRITS of St. Petersburg founder Dr. Brandy Stark, the tour takes you through lesser-known haunts of downtown and the vastly haunted neighborhoods of Roser Park and the Old Northeast. We promise you’ll have a spooktacular time!
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
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- Hurricanes: 100 Years of Close Calls with News Channel 8's Jeff Berardelli
2024-07-16 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
It’s been over 100 years since St. Petersburg has suffered a direct hit from a hurricane. Is it an old Native curse? Or just pure luck? Join us on TUESDAY, JULY 16 at a special time, as News Channel 8’s Jeff Berardelli explains why! This edition of Happy Hour has moved from its traditional day of Thursday to Tuesday and will start later. Doors are at 6:30pm, with the program at 7pm.
With over two decades of experience forecasting Florida’s severe weather, Berardelli is WFLA News Channel 8’s Chief Meteorologist and Climate Specialist and leader of the Max Defender 8 Weather Team.
Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so please purchase tickets in advance. Admission without advanced purchase cannot be guaranteed.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6:30PM. Program begins at 7:00PM.
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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