In 2026, Heritage Village proudly commemorates its 50th anniversary, coinciding with America’s 250th celebration. This milestone marks 50 years since the 1976 Bicentennial movement that inspired the creation of historical organizations, preservation societies, and open-air museums like Heritage Village across the nation.
Throughout the year, Heritage Village honors both anniversaries through a variety of special programs, exhibits, and events that reflect this remarkable journey. We invite you to join us in celebrating this historic moment.
🎉 2026 Signature Program
🌿 2026 Major Events
- Feb 28: Preserved with Love – Honoring Community & Legacy at Heritage Village
- March 28: From Dedication to Designation: Historic Designation of the House of Seven Gables and Plant Sumner
- June 27: 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
🏛️ 2026 Exhibit Openings
- January 2026 – December 2026: Step into History at Heritage Village banner exhibit
- Feb 28: Sulphur Springs Depot – 100 Years of Transportation
- June: 50 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Sharing at Heritage Village
- May 2: The Citrus Wizard’s Journey – Lue Gim Gong and the Immigrant Spirit
- Jul 11: Many Voices, One Nation; Stories of Democracy in Our Parks
🎙️ 2026 Speaking of History Presenters
Speaking of History Presentations begin at 2pm and are located in the Heritage Village Pinellas Room.
- 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 – Hope of Freedom: Southern Blacks and the American Revolution, Dr. Roger Smith
- Oct 11 – William Bartram, a New Nation, and the Drifting State of Florida Literature, Thomas Hallock
- Nov 8 – St. Augustine’s role in the War for Independence, Trevor Bryant