Permanent Exhibits
We of today must teach those of tomorrow the lessons learned from
the past
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Permanent Exhibits
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12,000 Years of History ... Pre-Historic Gallery
The Museum’s Pre-Historic Gallery includes over 12,000 years of history. Exhibits trace Florida’s history from the Paleo Period, with the fossilized remains of mastodon, mammoth, and giant ground sloth, along with tools that the first human inhabitants used to hunt them. Whole pottery vessels and large shards beautifully describe the evolution of pottery making in Florida, while shell implements such as hammers, cups and bowls remain from shell mound-building cultures. An eye-catching illuminated wall diorama depicts Tocobaga life atop the shell mounds. ... and a lot of really cool old stuff! Heritage Gallery
The Heritage Gallery is dedicated to the area’s pioneers, including Odet Philippe who is considered to be Pinellas County’s first non-native settler and the father of Florida's grapefruit. Photographs, antique post cards, and the actual Post Office Dispatch Case tell the story of Safety Harbor’s first post office, established in 1880. Domestic vignettes provide a visual understanding of pioneer home life. Additional photographs and memorabilia are on display recalling the time when visitors were first drawn to this place "Where the Healing Waters Flow". Spring water taken directly from the Safety Harbor Spa is on display with other Spa historical memorabilia. |
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