2025 PROGRAM SERIES: PALM HARBOR MUSEUM PRESENTS

PALM HARBOR MUSEUM PRESENTS
Palm Harbor Museum Collections Assistant QUINTON SPIAGGI
with Lue Gim Gong — The Citrus Wizard of Florida
​Wed., June 4, 2025, 6:30 PM
​At Palm Harbor Library
Photos courtesy of DeLand Historical Society Archives, DeLand House Museum Archives, and State Archives of Florida
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. 
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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. 
Palm Harbor Museum Presents:
Quinton Spiaggi with Lue Gim Gong — The Citrus Wizard of Florida
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Programs typically last one hour including Q&A, with time to meet the presenter following the program
At Palm Harbor Library  (2330 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683)
In the Community Room (first room to the right as you enter the library)
Plenty of Free Parking | Wheelchair Accessible | Walk-ins welcome
No charge.  Donations are gratefully accepted. 
RSVPs are not required

2025 Palm Harbor Museum Presents Coming Programs

Programs are on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM at the PALM HARBOR LIBRARY

  • ​Wed., June 4, 2025, 6:30 PM | PALM HARBOR LIBRARY
    PALM HARBOR MUSEUM PRESENTS:      Palm Harbor Museum Collections Assistant, QUINTON SPIAGGI
    Lue Gim Gong, The Citrus Wizard of Florida. Join Quinton for a lively and fascinating look back at the life of the renowned horticulturalist whose 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 Pinellas County's and Florida's citrus industry.  No charge / donations accepted.

  • JULY AND AUGUST — SUMMER HIATUS
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  • Wed., September 3, 2025, 6:30 PM | PALM HARBOR LIBRARY
    PALM HARBOR MUSEUM PRESENTS:  Creative Pinellas & The Power of Public Art. We will be joined by artists and representatives from Pinellas County’s non-profit local arts agency, dedicated to fostering and sustaining a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative arts community across Pinellas County through funding and supporting artists of all genres throughout the county and to connecting businesses, tourism and the public with the arts community to grow and sustain the area as an internationally recognized arts and cultural destination. Discover how its Pinellas Mural projects and other public art have helped transform the Pinellas County landscape, business economy, well being of citizens and tourists, and growth of the arts.      No charge / donations accepted.
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  • Wed., October 1, 2025, 6:30 PM | PALM HARBOR LIBRARY
    PALM HARBOR MUSEUM PRESENTS:      Palm Harbor Historical Society President, BOB FORTNER
    The Many Palm Harbors: Defining Place in our Beautiful Space.     Discover things you never knew about the seven histories and historic spots in the seven communities that comprise Palm Harbor. No charge / donations accepted.

  • Wed., November 5, 2025, 6:30 PM | PALM HARBOR LIBRARY
    PALM HARBOR MUSEUM PRESENTS:  Best-selling author/journalist, MICHAEL GROSS
    Madman: The Incredible True Story of the Heinous Crime and Manhunt That Terrified Central Florida in 1949. Discover the fascinating and horrific story of Pinellas County’s biggest manhunt—when a 1,000-volunteer posse, local pilot, and the National Guard combed the Palm Harbor woods and searched aerially for killer John Calvin "Rastus” Russell, whose cold-blooded, brutal murders in Crystal Beach sent Pinellas County residents into a panic. 
    No charge / donations accepted.

  • Wed., December 3, 2025, 6:30 PM | PALM HARBOR LIBRARY
    PALM HARBOR MUSEUM PRESENTS:  North County Assistant to the County Administrator NANCY McKIBBEN  Wall Springs Then and Today. This dive into Wall Springs history will tell the story of this one-time spa and swimming hole, now a 210-acre Pinellas County Park. No charge / donations accepted
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​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
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