Have you seen our
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH BONES?
NOVEMBER PRESENTATION
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00pm
Linda Smock
Pinellas County Native Plant Ethnobotany
(The study of how plants were used by Native Americans and by early settlers)
Our November speaker is a master gardener volunteer, teacher, nature lover, and author. Linda Smock ignites the interests of children with her personifications of insects, flowers, and reptiles. She grew up on a farm near a small town with one traffic light and attended a small public school. Linda is still friends with her classmates now scattered across the United States.
Linda’s childhood dream was to be a teacher when she grew up; as a teenager, she added writer to her goals. She achieved both at an early age, has authored textbooks and ancillary materials for teachers and students, and has written devotional books for adults. In 2023, she accepted the challenge of turning an essay about honey bees into a children’s book.
As a retired educator, Linda still loves to teach. You may find her leading exercise classes for seniors, speaking about nature and plants at public libraries, or leading groups in Bible study. Linda is a Floridian, born and raised in the panhandle on a farm between Chipley and Cottondale, Florida. She moved to Pinellas County in 1969 to start a career in education and has lived here ever since.
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.
Check back for our next scheduled walk.
Bob Grant, a dedicated member of the Seminole Historical Society and always present at program meetings and events, has recently passed away. Bob was never shy and asked inquisitive questions at formal programs. Additionally, he supported all efforts of the museum to acquire artifacts and memorabilia. Bob will always be remembered by the Board of Directors as a member who provided a beacon of light to highlight the efforts of the Seminole Historical Society to honor their motto, “Where the Present Remembers the Past”. Bob made a serious commitment to our community and managed to do this for many years. We honor Bob Grant for the enthusiastic support he gave to the Seminole Historical Society and Museum.
Museum Open
Saturdays and Thursdays
Hours: 10am-1pm
We are now offering private tours for groups.
See the calendar to confirm open dates.
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.
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.