Largo Historical Society

06/11/2026

Orange Belt Railroad, Largo 1890. Located near what we now call "The Triangle" in downtown Largo.

06/10/2026

Who remembers Largo Lanes? Now the site of Sunshine Ace Hardware on West Bay Drive.

06/10/2026

🗽🎉 **All-American 50 at 250 Bash!** 🎉🗽

Join us as we celebrate two historic milestones—**50 years of Heritage Village** and **America’s 250th Anniversary**—at one unforgettable community event!

📅 **Saturday, July 11, 2026**
🕙 **11:00 AM – 3:00 PM**
📍 Heritage Village Museum & Park

Step into a festive red, white, and blue village filled with live music, historic experiences, family activities, and patriotic fun for all ages. Explore themed activity areas throughout the park, including:

⭐ **Patriots Plaza Main Stage** – Live music by Cassie Jean and the Fireflies, community reading of the Declaration of Independence, special presentations, and community celebrations
⭐ **Red, White & Blue Kids Zone** – Hands-on crafts, games, and family activities
⭐ **Taste of America Food Court** – Classic American favorites and sweet treats
⭐ **Stars, Stripes & Classic Rides** – Vintage and antique vehicles celebrating Americana
⭐ **Say Cheese, America! Photo Station** – Capture the day with patriotic photo opportunities
⭐ **Old Homestead Forge Blacksmiths** – Watch skilled artisans demonstrate traditional trades
⭐ **Red, White & Woof Zone** – Red, White & Woof Costume Contest Supported by the Tampa Bay Humane Society, dress your pup in patriotic attire and compete for the title of Heritage Village’s most patriotic pooch! 🇺🇸🐶
⭐ **Liberty Legacy Time Capsule** – Help preserve today’s stories for future generations.

⭐ You're invited to experience the opening of the Smithsonian-inspired **Many Voices, One Nation** exhibition celebrating the people, places, and stories that have shaped Pinellas County.

From the Bicentennial of 1976 to America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026, this is a once-in-a-generation celebration you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ **Admission is free and all ages are welcome!**

This event is presented by Heritage Village Museum & Park and made possible through the support of the Florida Humanities, the Pinellas County Historical Society, and our many community partners.

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06/09/2026

Name this road....... I'll wait!

06/03/2026

This Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come by and visit with the old timers of Largo and learn about our town in days of old.

06/03/2026

Our "kick off the summer" picnic will be held on June 8th at 6:00 p.m. Our very own Ted Signor will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, with side dishes provided by our members. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. This will be a fun night of fellowship and reminiscing that you won't want to miss. We look forward to seeing you!

05/11/2026

Join us this evening! There's still time, doors open at 5:15 pm!

05/09/2026

05/08/2026

Join us on Monday evening, May 11th at the Largo Area Historical Society. Our speaker for the evening will be our very own Largo historian, Charlie Harper. Charlie will take us on a walk down memory lane with "The Five Most Memorable People and Events That Have Occurred in Largo's History". Free admission and parking! Doors open at 5:15 p.m. with potluck dinner starting at 6:00 p.m.