The
Pinellas Pioneer Settlement
is a non-profit,
volunteer organization whose mission is to
authentically recreate the life styles of Pinellas County
pioneers through the relocation or recreation of period
buildings and education about the skills, crafts, and
social customs of early settlers. Located adjacent to
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, the Settlement is a living
history museum experience where visitors can observe and
take part in the skills, crafts and social customs of
late 19th century life in west central Florida.
Highlights include the Brantley
Building (1888), Endicott House (1898), the Blacksmith
shop, Saw Mill, Sugar Cane shed, Print Shop and Pole
Barn. These buildings have been the backdrop of Civil War
enactments, music festivals, antique engine shows, family
fun days and other period themed events.
In addition, Pioneer Day Camps
are offered several times a year and through the summer
for children in grades two through eight. Campers
experience a time when family, friendship and integrity
were as important as food, water and shelter.
Activities are adapted from the Association of
Experiential Education to foster team building,
leadership and self esteem.
Now offering Pioneer Birthday Parties. Include a
hayride and overnight stay or come just for the
day.
In addition to events, we're open the
first Saturday of each
month
.
Come visit!
Volunteer meetings are the 2nd
Monday of each month
and Board meetings are on the 4th
Thursday.
These begin at 7:30pm
at Boyd Hill.
UPDATE: June - July, meet
the 4th Thursday of the month
only.
For more information call (727)
893-7326.