Historically St. Pete SPMOH Executive Director Rui Farias Talks with Heritage Village's Monica Drake
Season 1, Episode 7750, Jul 19, 06:05 PM
St. Petersburg Museum of History Executive Director spoke with Monica Drake, Museum Operations Manager of Pinellas County's Heritage Park about its building, artifacts, events and past history on this 21-acre living history museum in Pinellas County, Florida. They talked about the Fall 2024 opening of the Turner Bungalow permanent exhibit is set to delve into the intriguing history of the Turner family. This exhibit will offer a glimpse into the remarkable lives and era of this early pioneer family. Join us as we journey back in time to uncover the rich tapestry of stories and experiences that shaped the Turner family’s legacy.
Established in 1961 as part of the Pinellas County Historical Museum, the Archives and Library at Heritage Village has grown into the primary resource center in Pinellas County for collecting, preserving, and studying the region’s history. The library houses a vast collection of over 3,500 volumes covering various topics, including the history of Pinellas County and Florida, genealogy, historic conservation, and preservation. Additionally, it boasts a collection of more than 8,500 photographs depicting Pinellas County. Moreover, our permanent collection showcases over 20,000 artifacts related to the history of Pinellas County, featuring an array of three-dimensional items like furniture, personal belongings, communication devices, recreational objects, decorative pieces, and more. Heritage Village serves as the primary repository for collection items and archival documents associated with Pinellas County history. (Seen in this photo: Lowe Barn) https://www.heritagevillagefl.org/
Located on the St. Pete Pier, the Museum of History has been sharing the stories of the Sunshine City for 102 years and we are happy to share those stories with you here on this podcast. https://spmoh.com/
Visit St. Petersburg Museum of History here.
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Established in 1961 as part of the Pinellas County Historical Museum, the Archives and Library at Heritage Village has grown into the primary resource center in Pinellas County for collecting, preserving, and studying the region’s history. The library houses a vast collection of over 3,500 volumes covering various topics, including the history of Pinellas County and Florida, genealogy, historic conservation, and preservation. Additionally, it boasts a collection of more than 8,500 photographs depicting Pinellas County. Moreover, our permanent collection showcases over 20,000 artifacts related to the history of Pinellas County, featuring an array of three-dimensional items like furniture, personal belongings, communication devices, recreational objects, decorative pieces, and more. Heritage Village serves as the primary repository for collection items and archival documents associated with Pinellas County history. (Seen in this photo: Lowe Barn) https://www.heritagevillagefl.org/
Located on the St. Pete Pier, the Museum of History has been sharing the stories of the Sunshine City for 102 years and we are happy to share those stories with you here on this podcast. https://spmoh.com/
Visit St. Petersburg Museum of History here.
#history #ruifarias #stpetersburgmuseumofhistory #HISTORYicallystpete #pinellas county #floridahistory #stpetersburghistory #monicadrake #heritagevillage #tampabay #radio #stpete #radiostpete