PALM HARBOR MUSEUM

Photo by Joy Katzen-Guthrie

Palm Harbor Museum
Where local history comes alive!

We welcome you! Free/Donation Tours can be docent-led or self-guided
Open 10 AM to 2 PM on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Email us to arrange other times for group tours | closed on holidays
corner of Belcher & Curlew Rds | enter from Curlew | plenty of free parking
2043 Curlew Rd., Palm Harbor, FL 34683 | Email: [email protected] | (727) 724-3054

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PALM HARBOR MUSEUM PRESENTS | Wed., June 4, 2025 ~ 6:30 PM
QUINTON SPIAGGI with Lue Gim Gong — The Citrus Wizard of Florida

Lue Gim Gong, ca 1870 | DeLand Historical Society Photo

Our June 4th Palm Harbor Museum Presents features Palm Harbor Museum Collections Assistant Quinton Spiaggi with a photographic lecture presentation of the fascinating life and achievements of renowned horticulturalist Lue Gim Gong. Originally from Canton, China, Lue's dedication to horticulture and knowledge of pollination techniques from China led to his creation, in the early 20th century, of new varieties of apple, tomato, and cross-pollinated citrus fruit that transformed the citrus industry of Florida and the world. His cold-resistant grapefruit became his breakthrough innovation, and his variety of orange is still grown in Florida today.

There is no charge charge to attend and no RSVP is necessary. Plenty of free parking at Palm Harbor Library (2330 Nebraska Avenue) between US 19 and Belcher on Nebraska Ave, next door to Sprouts.

The library is handicapped accessible and this program takes place in the Community Room (first door on the right as you enter the library). Wed., June 4th at 6:30 PM at Palm Harbor Library.

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GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE CARE TEAM | POP-UP GARDENING | Meets Thursday Mornings: 15, 22

Photo by Terry Fortner

On Thursday mornings, volunteers participate in rewarding work caring for the native plant gardens and landscape at Palm Harbor Museum. The start time will vary according to availabilities and will be provided to you each week. We are delighted to have assistance, as our gardens belong to you and our community. If you would like to help, please email [email protected]. We'll arrange a time to chat with you and arrange a schedule that is comfortable for you. Thursday sessions generally last 1 hour and no longer than 2 hours. Wear closed toe shoes and a hat ... bring your water bottle and a favorite gardening tool. We have tools, gloves. sunscreen, bug repellant and first aid kit as well as refreshments available.

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OUR NEXT FREE INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY FUN DAY | Sat., July 12, 2025 ~ 11 AM to 2 PM

Free Intergenerational Family Fun Days provide fun and discovery for the all ages, brought to you by Pinellas Community Foundation and Faith Mission Grant. The third Family Fun Day of 2025 is Sat., July 12th from 11AM to 2PM. Come by the museum for all or part of that time to celebrate summer and Back-to-School activities with crafts, games, and fun for all ages, along with Culver's frozen custard, and other refreshments.

Tours will be available for our exhibits in the historic Hartley House and the historic Citrus Grove House, and our outdoor native landscape exhibit contains signage with history. Our Wind Phone is inspired by the "Kaze No Denwa" (The Phone of the Wind) created by 72-year-old garden designer Itaru Sasaki in Japan and is available for you to experience as well.

Plenty of free parking at the museum, located at the corner of Belcher & Curlew Roads (entrance from Curlew). Handicapped accessible ramp. No reservations are necessary and there is no charge.

All activities and refreshments are free. Donations are gratefully accepted.

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VISIT OUR NEWEST EXHIBIT:
MARRIAGE AND MAYHEM IN THE SUNSHINE STATE

As you view our most recent exhibit, Marriage and Mayhem in the Sunshine State, you'll discover the fascinating story of how, here in north Pinellas County, the actions of the Duke of Sutherland and the woman he took to become his second wife, Mary Caroline "May" Blair, created one of the biggest scandals in British society. The scandal rocked the British establishment and upset Queen Victoria herself.

In Dunedin, The Duke and Mary Blair married. Aside Lake Tarpon, they made their home. Read their story and touch or view closely the artifacts of their lives and era that immerse you into Victorian history.

View this exhibit with docent tour or self-guided visit at no charge during museum hours
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between 10 AM and 2 PM.
Donations are gratefully accepted.

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PALM HARBOR MUSEUM APRIL 2025 E-NEWS

Our April 2025 E-Newsletter provides details of April and March events—including Palm Harbor Museum Presents Laura Starkey on April 2nd, Intergenerational Family Fun Day celebrating Earth Day (on Sat, April 19 from 11AM to 2 PM), news of volunteering, gardening, and our current calendar of events for the full year 2025.

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