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 Thurs, Fri and Sat
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

 CURRENT EVENTS  ~  YOU ARE INVITED!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING |  You are Invited
Wed., , Feb 4, 2026   |   6:30 PM at PALM HARBOR LIBRARY

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We welcome you to bring friends and neighbors to recap our 2025 year and to discover 2026  activities, exhibits, and goals as we envision our future.  Plenty of pizza and other light refreshments will be available. 

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Palm Harbor Library ( 2330 Nebraska Ave) at 6:30 PM
(between Belcher Rd and US 19, next door to Sprouts)
Handicapped Accessible | Plenty of free parking at the library
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This event is in the library's Community Room (first door on the right as you enter)

Remember ... in order to preserve the past and protect the future, those who care must be present.
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26TH ANNUAL ENGLISH TEA
Sat., March 7, 2026  |  Seatings at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM

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The Palm Harbor Historical Society presents one of its most popular events—its 26th Annual Tea on Saturday, March 7, 2026 ~ with two seatings at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM. You'll love being served with our wide selection of delectable sweet and savory treats, along with a variety of delicious teas on our charming back patio with comfortably spaced tables. 

Tickets sell out quickly.  Seating is limited and advance reservations are required. Purchase tickets and sponsorships now at Eventbrite or at the Museum during open hours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between 10 AM and 2 PM.  All proceeds benefit Palm Harbor Museum

Two Seatings: 11:30 am and 2:30 pm   |. $45 per person
at Palm Harbor Museum, 2043 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(corner Belcher & Curlew, entrance from Curlew)
​Plenty of free parking | Handicapped Accessible

The Museum seeks items for the Silent Auction. If you have gift cards, auction items, or other items representing your products or services, please email us to arrange to be notified when items may be dropped off. 

We welcome sponsors! Table sponsorships are available for donations of  $100, $250, $500, and $1,000. Sponsors are celebrated on the Tea Sponsor Poster at the event and on our website. Advertise your agency, organization, or company as a Palm Harbor Museum 2026 English Tea Sponsor. 

FREE INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY FUN DAY
Sat., Feb 14 from 11 AM to 2 PM ~ RAIN OR SHINE!

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Save the date for our first free Intergenerational Family Fun Day of 2026 on Sat., February 14—from 11 to 2.

Come by for all or part of the time from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Crafts, games, activities for all ages and refreshments
All free, brought to you by Pinellas Community Foundation and Faith Mission Grant.

Plenty of free parking.
Handicapped accessible
​No RSVP necessary—just drop by!
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Click to view/download pdf flyer for Family Fun Day of Feb 14
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STEP BACK IN TIME WITH BUZ OLDS
Wed., Feb 25 at 6:30 PM  |  East Lake Community Library

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​Our joint program with East Lake Community Library (4125 East Lake Road., Palm Harbor) features Arthur 'Buz' Olds as he brings to life the stories of Boot Ranch and other cattle ranches encompassed today's East Lake region of North Pinellas in years past. 

Wed., February 25th at 6:30 PM
At East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Rd., Palm Harbor
All ages are welcome at no charge  (Donations are gratefully accepted). 

Register via the code in this flyer (download below)
or visit the link below to the East Lake Library registration page
or call East Lake Library at 727-773-2665
Click for pdf flyer for A Step Back in Time with Bus Olds
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NATIONAL QUILT DAY AT THE MUSEUM
March, 21, 2026

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In honor of National Quilt Day--celebrated throughout the United States--Quilter's Crossing members will be at the museum creating quilts for abused children who have been removed from their homes by court order. 

An active Quilt Guild in Pinellas County, Quilter's Crossing and its Philanthropic Committee have worked with the Advocate from the Pinellas Sheriffs Department for more than twelve years to donate quilts for children as part of the Sheriffs Advocacy Program, as well as to donate quilts for Haven House for abused women. These handmade quilts are comforting gifts to children and women in need. 

Quilter's Crossing is a non-profit organization dedicated to service in Pinellas County.  Please visit our museum on March 21st to see them preparing these gifts on National Quilt Day, say hello, see their beautiful work, and meet their dedicated members. 

Visit Quilter's Crossing site to discover more. 

We are now a Florida Heritages Site

Photos by Joy Katzen-Guthrie
We invite you to view our new Hartley House Historical Marker (dedicated on Saturday, July 19th). The Florida Historical Marker Program is among the most popular and visible statewide public history programs of the Florida Division of Historical Resources, with the intention to provide awareness of Florida's rich cultural history and to enhance the enjoyment of publicly accessible historic sites and attractions.

This marker was the result of a ten years-long process in which volunteers from Palm Harbor Historical Society, Inc. partnered with Pinellas County historians to research and author the text and apply for approval from the Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources. Discover more about the rich history of the Hartley House (built between 1914 and 1919) and Palm Harbor Museum by viewing our Historical Marker at any time and by visiting our museum during our open hours 10 AM to 2 PM Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, when you can enjoy a self-guided or docent tour at no charge (Donations are gratefully accepted!). Museum grounds also include our historic Citrus Grove House,  Florida native plant gardens with informational signage, wind phone, and shaded picnic area in our camphor tree grove.

Discover more about our Historical Marker and Palm Harbor's Centennial: 
Pinellas County   |  Suncoast News   |   MSN   |   TBN Weekly   |   Bay News Nine

Did You Know ... Palm Harbor Museum is Available for Rentals?

Historic Hartley House and grounds provide a cosy, historic venue for meetings, clubs, showers and other celebrations.

Conveniently located at the corner of Belcher and Curlew Roads (with entrance from Curlew). Ample parking, affordable rates, handicapped accessible with covered veranda, large outdoor patio and shaded picnic area in addition to kitchen, indoor parlor, and exhibit rooms. Hartley House has been the lovely location for many a private event and meeting, and yours could be next! Discover more about hosting your event at Hartley House. 

Email Barb Battaglia for availability and additional information.
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Photos by Joy Katzen-Guthrie

OUR FEATURE 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 Thurs, Fri, and Sat between 10 AM and 2 PM. Donations gratefully accepted.

PALM HARBOR MUSEUM NEW YEAR 2026 E-NEWS

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Hot off the Press—our New Year January 2026
​E-Newsletter has just been released and is chock full of information of upcoming events, news, photo recaps, our End of Year Campaign Result, and more.

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​to view this issue online. 

To receive our e-newsletter (issued monthly and additionally on occasion for special announcements), join our mailing list via the subscribe form at the bottom of this page or email us your request to be added. We'll update you of museum news, activities, programs, special events, and announcements, and of course, you may unsubscribe at any time. 

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​We are delighted to welcome you!
WE WOULD LOVE YOU TO VISIT
​PALM HARBOR MUSEUM
2043 Curlew Rd   |   Palm Harbor, FL   |   34683   |   (727) 724-3054   |  [email protected]
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM   |   Free Admission  (donations welcomed!) | closed on holidays
Docent-led or self-guided tours   |   We welcome groups!   |   Email to arrange other times for group visits
plenty of free parking on our museum grounds | corner of Belcher & Curlew Rds | enter parking lot from Curlew