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COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH BONES?
NOVEMBER PRESENTATION
Wednesday 11/18/2026
Journey to Sacred Lands
Meet us at Sacred Lands in St. Petersburg for our November program featuring David Anderson, a third-generation Floridian and preservationist, who will share the story of these historic grounds. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and explore the newly installed Indigenous Peoples’ Garden before the meeting. The gate opens at 6 p.m. The meeting room, Dolphin Stage, shell mound, entrance ramp, and grounds are wheelchair accessible. David has served as a historical interpreter and horticulturist at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and the Florida Botanical Gardens. Since 2017, he has owned and operated Discover Florida Tours, offering guided tours of the Jungle Prada site.
Sacred Lands Preservation
1700 Park St N #4348
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vy9veKi3zTaP7HoJ8
Come early to tour the grounds then enjoy the program as we honor National Native American Heritage Month and learn more about this land’s history.
No admission fee. All donations will be given to support Sacred Lands
We have donation boxes at the museum to benefit Santa’s Angels, a 501c non-profit organization.
Please stop by and bring a donation.
Food Needs:
Canned Vegetables, noodles, soup, tuna, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, paper towels
Toy Needs (Boys & Girls):
Age 12 and up - clothing, socks, games, sports balls, bike helmets & locks, Legos Age 4 and up – books, coloring books, Toy Story, Paw Patrol, Disney related toys Infant – early learning books & toys
Adopt-A-Mile
Join us as we clean up the 1 mile stretch of old Oakhurst Road (74th Ave).
Meet at the Museum. Bring yourself, a pair of gloves, and closed toed shoes.
Pickers, bags, and buckets will be provided.
Adopt A Mile was a small but mighty group!
Nicole, Councilor Ray, Tina and Michele picked up 18.50 lbs. of trash Saturday morning!
It was a very HOT morning!
Thank goodness for cold water and cold watermelon!
We hope to see more folks in November for our last AAM for 2026!
Check back for the next date.
The Seminole Historical Society
and Museum
The Seminole Historical Society was founded to highlight historic artifacts, documents, articles and buildings in Seminole. Its purpose is to ensure that our children and future generations will have a place to go to learn about stories of families from the past who helped create our present, so that we can carve the future.
We are located at
Seminole City Park
7464 Ridge Rd.
Seminole, FL 33772
Members of the Seminole Historical Society can be individuals, families, institutions, or businesses.
Please see our membership page for detailed information.
Seminole exists because of the dreams and actions of those who came before us. Did you know that in early 1860's individual settlers with names like Archer, Campbell, Cobb, Duhme, Grable, Meares, Moody, O'Quinn, Sartorius, Thevenet and Tyler were the pioneer settlers in the Seminole area? They were followed by more pioneers with names such as Johnson, Leach, Longley, Repetto, Thurston, and Whittle.
These early settlers found tall pines suitable for building their homes, ample land to raise their cattle, and plentiful wildlife such as turkey, deer, quail to feed their families.
In 1910, the Seminole area was comprised of just 75 people. The 1920 Census shows names of orange grove owners and farmers living side by side next to each other on one very long road. We know it as Duhme Rd, or 113' Street, or Ridge Road. These families were, O'Quinn, Hinckle, Meares, Johnson, Leach, Brumby, Duhme, and Thevenet.
The Seminole Historical Museum is a gathering place for the dreams of the past and the rich history of our community. The museum is a place for telling stories of those who are no longer here to tell them for themselves.
We welcome you to our website and invite you to visit our beautiful museum to learn about the stories of those "dreamers" from our past who have helped create our present and future.
Museum Open
Saturdays and Thursdays
Hours: 10am-1pm
We are now offering private tours for groups.
See the calendar to confirm open dates.