St. Petersburg Museum of History

09/03/2026

One week to go! On 9/10, dive into the history of Florida while under British rule at our next Happy Hour with the Historian, including details often hidden from U.S. history books!

Sign up here: historystpete.org/event/hhh-9-2026

09/03/2026

Gloria Steinem passed away yesterday at age 92, leaving a legacy of six decades advocating for gender equality, reproductive rights, and social justice. Locally, this includes a historic March 5, 2008, campus visit to Eckerd College alongside activist Dorothy Pitman Hughes to honor Women’s History Month.

Gloria Steinem passed away yesterday at age 92, leaving a legacy of six decades advocating for gender equality, reproductive rights, and social justice. Gloria Steinem passed away on September 2, 2026, at age 92, leaving a legacy of six decades advocating for gender equality, reproductive rights, an...

09/03/2026

Did you know the first use of instant replay in Major League Baseball happened on this day in 2008, at Tropicana Field?

St. Pete has amazing baseball history! Join us for our Baseball History Trolley Tour Saturday 9/12!

Our trolley tour also includes Museum admission! Stop by the Museum after your tour for a visit to our 'Schrader's Little Cooperstown’ exhibit!

On September 3, 2008, the Tampa Bay Rays faced the New York Yankees in St. Petersburg. In the ninth inning, Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez sent a towering The first use of instant replay in Major League Baseball happened at St. Petersburg's Tropicana Field in 2008.

09/02/2026

Did you know that the name “Seminole” has a complicated history that reflects the movement and independence of Native people in Florida?

Explore more stories of Seminole history and culture in our exhibit, 'Seminole People of Florida: Survival and Success' at the St. Petersburg Museum of History.

The ancestors of today’s Seminoles included Muscogee-speaking peoples whose communities were located primarily in present-day Alabama and Georgia. Beginning in the 1700s, groups migrated into Florida, seeking new hunting grounds, trade opportunities, and greater independence, leading to what is kn...

09/02/2026

Join us a delightful evening! Guests will indulge in a signature whiskey cocktail and a curated selection of exquisite whiskeys — each expertly paired with culinary small plates!

This event frequently sells out. Sign up today!

historystpete.org/event/history-in-a-bottle-a-historical-whiskey-journey

09/02/2026

Did you know Neverne Covington, one of Tampa Bay's best-known painters, also spent decades teaching & creating fine art prints?

Get to know to works of Covington & her peers in our new exhibit, 'Plate to Paper: Women Printmakers in Pinellas,' presented by the City of St. Petersburg & the Robert S. & Mildred M. Baynard Charitable Trust.

We're open 10am-5pm M-Sat & 12-5pm on Sun. Admission only $6 on Sundays!

Neverne Covington has spent a lifetime exploring the power of line, color, and composition. After earning her degree from Eckerd College and continuing Though widely recognized for her expressive paintings, artist Neverne Covington has long embraced printmaking as an essential part of her artistic p...

09/01/2026

Hop on board for a trip through history in the Sunshine City this Saturday 9/5!

From Thrill Hill and Roser Park to Coffee Pot and Mirror Lake, the Museum of History and Star Trolley will take you on a Historic Downtown St. Petersburg Trolley Tour through the City's rich heritage!

Sign up here: historystpete.org/event/downtown-trolley-tour-9

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09/01/2026

We had a fantastic time making fun creations at our Pier Press Print Party! Thank you again to everyone who joined us!

The event was hosted as part of our new 'Plate to Paper: Women Printmakers in Pinellas' exhibit, thanks to generous support from the City of St. Petersburg & The Robert S. and Mildred M. Baynard Charitable Trust!

08/31/2026

Did you know one of St. Petersburg’s most historic schools narrowly escaped a devastating fire on this day in 2012?

Explore more interesting local history at the Museum 10am-5pm M-Sat & 12-5pm on Sun. Admission only $6 on Sundays!

In the early morning hours of August 31, 2012, a fire broke out above the auditorium at St. Petersburg High School. The historic school at 2501 5th Avenue In 2012, a fire broke out above the auditorium at St. Petersburg High School, which ultimately sustained more than $1 million in smoke and water....

08/31/2026

Are you a whiskey fan? Join us Saturday 9/12 for a delectable journey through the history of whiskey. Enjoy a themed cocktail and whiskey tastings paired with gourmet small plates!

Sign up here: historystpete.org/event/history-in-a-bottle-a-historical-whiskey-journey