Historically St. Pete

The Last American Departure of Amelia Earhart

On June 1, 1937, Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, lifted off from Miami to continue their second attempt at…

HISTORICALLY ST. PETE Rui Farias with St. Pete Council Member Corey Givens, Jr.

Paul Eppling: St. Pete’s Metal Magician

Local artist Paul Eppling (1949–2016) was a beloved metal sculptor whose work became a distinctive part of the city’s visual landscape.

Gulf Coast Wonder: The Story of the Aquatarium

The Aquatarium opened in 1964 and quickly became one of Pinellas County’s most memorable tourist attractions. Located on 17 acres between…

Sarah Williams: The Mother of St. Petersburg

On Mother’s Day, 2026, the Museum of History is celebrating Sarah Williams, known as the “Mother of St. Petersburg,” whose quiet…

The Poor Nut and a New Beginning

On May 9, 1933, a newly reorganized community acting troupe in St. Petersburg officially adopted the name St. Petersburg Little Theatre,…

A 13th-Inning Spark in a Pennant Season

On May 8, 2008, the Tampa Bay Rays were still early in a season no one quite saw coming. The team…

F.A. Davis: St. Petersburg’s First Big Dreamer

F.A. Davis arrived in St. Petersburg in the 1890s with a habit of thinking big. After establishing a successful publishing company…

From Fort to City: The Legacy of Fort Brooke

On May 6, 1864, the Civil War reached a turning point on Florida’s west coast when Union forces captured Fort Brooke…

From Cape Canaveral to the Edge of Space

On May 5, 1961, the United States took a decisive step into the Space Age when Alan Shepard became the first…

How a Log Ride Made Disney History

On May 4, 1992, a new landmark splashed its way into Florida history when Splash Mountain opened at Magic Kingdom. The…

Building Panama City Beach: Bridges, Hotels and Big Ideas

On May 2, 1936, Panama City Beach officially became an incorporated town in Bay County, marking the start of its transformation…