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 benefits:
- Founders Recognition plaque in Flight One Gallery Annual Benoist Society social event
- Benoist Society Historic Trolley Tour
- Unlimited Museum admission
- VIP Seats for Happy Hour with the Historian
- Use of Museum archives services
- Discount admission to Museum events
- Private cocktail party and pre-opening VIP tours of new exhibit openings
- Discounted rental of Museum for private events Receive a Limited Edition historic St. Petersburg photo print from our Archives
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