Benoist Society
The Museum’s new premier membership focused on continuing the legacy of preserving St. Petersburg’s history. Named for the iconic airboat that made aviation history on Jan. 1, 1914, when pilot Tony Jannus and passenger A.C. Pheil took off from the Central Yacht Basin and headed to Tampa in the world’s first commercial airline flight.
Benoist Society goals:
- Support the century-old mission of maintaining the city's historical archives Share the history that touches the lives of all Floridians and visitors
- Strengthen the connection to our community.
Benoist Society Members Receive:
- NARM Museum Reciprocal Membership
- Museum Rental Discount
Cocktails with the Curator (private party & tour) - Free VIP Seating for Happy Hour with the Historian
- VIP Cocktail Party for Happy Hour with the Historian
- VIP Historic Boat Tour of the Waterfront
- Annual Social Outing
- Limited Edition Photo from the Museum's Archives
- Benoist Recognition Plaque in Flight Gallery
Use the form below to become a Benoist Society Premier Memeber or please mail check to:
St. Petersburg Museum of History
c/o Benoist Society
335 2nd Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701