In 2026, Heritage Village will proudly commemorate its 50th anniversary, coinciding with America’s 250th celebration. This is a significant milestone, as it marks 50 years since the 1976 Bicentennial movement, which inspired the creation of numerous historical organizations and societies, along with the establishment of open-air museums like Heritage Village throughout the nation!
Next year, Heritage Village will honor both milestones through a variety of unique programs, exhibits, and events that reflect this remarkable journey. We invite you to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion!
🎉 2025 Signature Program
🌿 2026 Major Events
- Feb 28: Preserved with Love – Honoring Community & Legacy at Heritage Village
- March 28: From Dedication to Designation: The House of Seven Gables and Plant Sumner
- Apr 4: PinMAR Antique Car Show
- June 19: Civic Season Youth 250 Event
- July 8: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence
- Sep 19: National Constitution Week: We the People of Pinellas; Our Split from Hillsborough County
- Nov 7: Heritage Village Artisan Festival
- Dec 12: Santa Saturday at Heritage Village
🏛️ 2026 Exhibit Openings
- January 2026 – December 2026: Step into History at Heritage Village banner exhibit
- Feb 28: Sulphur Springs Depot – 100 Years of Transportation
- Jun 15: The Citrus Wizard’s Journey – Lue Gim Gong and the Immigrant Spirit
- Jul 11: Many Voices, One Nation; Stories of Democracy in Our Parks
- June: 50 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Sharing at Heritage Village
🎙️ 2026 Speaking of History Presenters
- Feb 8 – Fourteenth Colony: The Gulf South in the Revolutionary Era, Mike Bunn
- Mar 8 – Forgotten Women Patriots, Daughters of the American Revolution
- Apr 12 – Southern Blacks & the American Revolution, Roger Smith
- Sep 13 – Britain’s Loyal Colonies Lost – The American Revolution in Florida, David Head
- Oct 11 – William Bartram, a New Nation, and the Drifting State of Florida Literature, Thomas Hallock