St. Petersburg Museum of History

06/17/2026

All Aboard the Bootlegger Express! Take a trolley tour through Prohibition history in St. Pete, get a sneak peek at the Speakeasy at the St. Petersburg Distillery, and enjoy a delicious cocktail!

THIS Saturday 6/20!

Sign up at: historystpete.org/event/prohibition-trolley-tour-6-26

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06/17/2026

Did you know? On this day in 1942, four N**i saboteurs landed on a Florida beach during World War II, as part of a plan to attack critical American infrastructure, including power plants, bridges, rail facilities, factories, and water systems.

Isn't Florida's past interesting? Visit us for more Florida history ~ M-Sat 10am to 5pm & noon to 5pm on $6 Sundays!

On June 17, 1942, four German saboteurs came ashore Florida’s Ponte Vedra Beach as part of one of the most audacious espionage missions carried out on […]

06/14/2026

Did you know St. Petersburg once hosted the longest continuously played game in organized baseball history? It happened on this day in 1966!

Want more exciting baseball history? Explore ‘Schrader's Little Cooperstown’ at the Museum ~ 10am to 5pm M-Sat & noon to 5pm on $6 Sundays!

On June 14, 1966, Al Lang Stadium hosted one of the most remarkable games in professional baseball history. The Florida State League matchup between the St. […]

06/12/2026

Still a few spots left! History in a Bottle tomorrow Saturday 6/13 ~ all about tequila! ¡Ole!

Sample tequilas and tequila drinks exquisitely paired with gourmet small plates ~ and learn about the history of this Mexican spirit, derived from the blue agave plant!

Thank you to our sponsor St. Petersburg Distillery & presenter Events By The Glass

06/12/2026

Did you know Bayboro Harbor served as a major military training center during the war?

Explore more interesting history at the Museum ~ Open M-Sat 10am to 5pm & Noon to 5pm on $6 Sundays!

During World War II, St. Petersburg played a vital role in America’s military training efforts. The city’s two airports, Albert Whitted Airport and the former Pinellas […]

06/11/2026

We're thrilled to host Todd Wiseman Jr., Tampa Bay filmmaker, who shared about his adaptation of the beloved novel 'A Land Remembered' – Thank you, Todd, and thanks to everyone attending tonight!

Also a big thanks to Happy Hour with the Historian series sponsor Southern Roots Realty!

06/11/2026

On this day in 1953, Florida officially designated the sabal palmetto as the state tree. Did you know the sabal palmetto later replaced the coconut palm on Florida's state seal in 1970?

Want more fun Florida history? Visit us M-Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 12-5pm. And it's only $6 admission on Sundays!

On June 11, 1953, Florida officially designated the sabal palmetto as the state tree, ending a debate that had stretched across several legislative sessions. While some […]

06/10/2026

Did you know St. Petersburg built a domed stadium before it had a Major League Baseball team?

Want to learn more exciting baseball history? Explore the ‘Schrader's Little Cooperstown’ exhibit at the Museum ~ 10am to 5pm M-Sat or Noon to 5pm on $6 Sundays!

On June 10, 1991, baseball fans across the Tampa Bay region received disappointing news. After months of anticipation, Major League Baseball announced that Miami and Denver […]