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11909 125th Street NorthLargo, FL 33774

bring history to life at

Check our website for hours of operation:www.pinellascounty.org

(727) 582-2123www.pinellascounty.org/heritage

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Discover the natural wonder of our gardens with paths that wind through formal settings, lush tropical landscapes

and native habitats on 150 acres of paradise to enjoy.

Gardens & Displays

Formal GardensAzalea GardenSelection of azaleas for theFlorida climate

Bromeliad GardenMore than 300 varieties of bromeliads which grow in the Central Florida landscape

Cactus & Succulent GardenSelections that can be easily integrated into the landscape

Palm GardenA variety of palms planted in a formal setting with a very tropical flavor

Tropical WalkA meandering path with pleasant tropical plants through a secluded tropical garden

VineryVines that blossom throughout the year lead to a calming natural pond area

Wedding GardenA secluded walled garden designed to host that special event. Features expansive mosaic artwork throughout and the following four gardens:

Cottage GardenA delightful mix of plants designed to mimic the old-world style of gardening

Jazz Garden An enjoyable contemporary arrangement of plants

Rose GardenDisplays of hybrid, tea, climbingand other species of roses for the Florida climate

Topiary GardenPlants growing in whimsical forms and shapes

Florida Friendly GardensFollowing Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program, plants featured are especially suited to survive in our diverse climate conditions

Pond Demonstration AreaDemonstrates how to transform a stormwater runoff pond into a wildlife habitat

Butterfly GardenPlants that encourage butterflies and larvae to become permanent residents in a landscape

Ground Cover DemonstrationA variety of ground cover displays suitable for Florida homes

Herb GardenCulinary, medicinal, aromatic & economic herbs for Central Florida

Native GardenA garden of Pinellas Countynative plants

Palm Area A variety of uncommon palms capable of growing and excelling in our climate

Patio GardenAn intensely landscaped display of plants for use in a backyard setting, complete with gazebo, waterfall and pond

Vegetable Garden DisplayVegetables and flowers grown in raised beds

Tropical Fruit GardenEasy-to-grow fruits suitable for our subtropical climate

Natural Area TrailAn unpaved footpath through a Florida natural area provides examples of various habitats and views of Florida wildlife

(727) 582-2100www.flbg.org

Historical Structures

• Beach Cottage (circa 1939) Typical tourist accommodations, now houses the Heritage Village Gift Shop

Boyer Cottage (1878) One-room fisherman’s cottage

Caboose (1967) Once part of the Seaboard-Coast Line Railroad

Demonstration Shed Houses workshops for traditional crafts

•Fire Engine Features a 1917 La France Fire Engine

•Circle of the Senses Sensory, turn-of-the-century plants

Greenwood House (1888) Small family home originally located near “Clear Water Harbor,” present-day Clearwater Not open to the public

•Harris School Replica of a 1912 one-room schoolhouse

•H.C. Smith Store (1915) Early neighborhood store complete with service garage and barbershop

House of Seven Gables (1907) Impressive 13-room Victorian home typical of upper middle-class early winter residents

Lowe Barn (1911-1912) Associated with the Lowe House; today displays agricultural tools and carriages

• Boiling Shed Used to process sugar cane syrup

• Smokehouse Used to cure meat and other foods

• Sugar Cane Mill Used to grind sugar cane

Lowe House (1888) Beautiful two-story home built by early Pinellas pioneers

McKay Creek Boat Shop Construction to begin fall, 2012

McMullen-Coachman Log Cabin (circa 1852)Oldest existing structure in Pinellas County

McMullen House (1868) Oldest continuously lived-in home in Pinellas County

Moore House (1879) Typical orange grove house

• Heritage Garden A Florida vegetable garden

• Outhouses (early 1930s) Depression-era outhouses

• Water Tower (1914) Used to irrigate citrus groves

• Windmill (early 1970s) Used to pump water on farms

Plant-Sumner House (circa 1896) Charming middle-class home

•Safety Harbor Church (1905) Simple rural church and community meeting place

•Safford Pavilion (circa 1892) Cemetery shelter

Sponge Warehouse (circa 1930) Restoration underway Not open to the public

Sulphur Springs Depot (1924) Typical of early railroad depots that once dotted Florida

Union Academy(1915-1917) Classroom forAfrican-American students during the 1940s

Walsingham House (1915) Interpreted as a physician’s home and office

Williams Park Bandstand Replica of circa 1894St. Petersburg bandstand

•Wheelchair accessibleTimed guided tours available at individual stations; check Visitor Information at Heritage Village for daily schedule

Pinellas County parks and preserves, except Fort De Soto Park, are closed on

December 25 and the day after Thanksgiving.

Florida Botanical Garden Hours:7 days a week, 7am – Dusk

The Parks & Conservation Resources Administrative Offices, which includes UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension, are open Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm.

Building is closed on all county-observed holidays.

Florida Gulf Coast Center For Fishing& Interactive Museum

www.centerforfishing.org(727) 365-4660

12211 Walsingham Road, Largo FL 33774

Heritage Village Hours:Wednesday - Saturday, 10am – 4pm • Sunday, 1 – 4pm

Closed on all county-observed holidays

Hours are subject to change; check websites or call for updates.

12520 Ulmerton RoadLargo, FL 33774

see how the gardens grow at

Experience Pinellas County’s rich past with interactive activities and hands-on features. Explore 30 historical structures

and features, part of this 21-acre living history museum.

appreciatesappreciatesthe volunteers who play a major role in keeping these facilities functioning, available and enjoyable:

The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide leadership and financial support for the Florida Botanical Gardens.

Volunteers enjoy sponsoring events and overseeing the Botanical Bounty gift shop, memorials, memberships, donations and sponsorships as well as assisting with

upkeep and maintenance of the gardens. Events include: Holiday Lights in the Gardens, a Gift and Plant sale, a Dog Parade and Diggin‘ The Arts. There are many ways the foundation provides support; volunteers and sponsors are appreciated.

The Pinellas County Historical Society, founded in 1976, is a non-profit 501(c) 3 volunteer organization that supports Heritage Village’s mission to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Pinellas County within the context of Florida history. Special events hosted by the Pinellas County Historical Society include the October Country Jubilee,

December’s Trees and Traditions, January’s Pinellas Folk Festival and June’s Antique Appraisals Fair. Sponsors and volunteers are needed for these annual events which support Heritage Village operations and programs.

www.flbgfoundation.org(727) 582-2117 • Email: info@flbgfoundation.org

www.pinellascounty.org/heritage/historical_society.htm(727) 582-2233

www.pinmar.orgEmail: info@pinmar.org

The Pin-MAR Antique Car Club Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation founded as a club in Pinellas County, Florida in 1964. (Pin-MAR is an acronym for Pinellas Model-A Restorers.) The Pin-MAR Antique Car Club dedicates time and resources to Heritage Village, including volunteers who run the H.C. Smith General Store, care for the period garage display and maintain the park’s five antique vehicles.

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Walsingham ParkPinellas TrailConnection

LoweHouse

H.C. Smith StoreFire

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UnionAcademy

HeritageGarden

Water Tower

Windmill

Gazebo

Caboose

BoyerCottage

Williams ParkBandstand

SpongeWarehouse

SafetyHarborChurch

Walsingham House

ShirleyMcPherson

Nature Trail

McKayCreek

Wedding Garden(Cottage, Jazz, Rose

and Topiary Gardens)

Tropical Walk

Wetlands

TropicalFruit

Garden

GroundCoverDemoAreas

VegetableGardenDisplay

PalmArea

Herb Garden

TropicalCourtyard,

Pavilion andBromeliad Garden

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Beach Cottage

Circle ofthe Senses

HarrisSchool

SaffordPavilion

GreenwoodHouse

Exhibits

Pinellas Room

LoweBarn

Demonstration ShedSulphurSpringsDepot

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Parks & Conservation ResourcesExtension

Natural Area Trail Entrance

LOT 1LOT 5

LOT 2

LOT4

LOT 3

PalmGarden &Pavilion

Vinery

NativeGarden

McKayCreek

PavilionMcKayCreekPlaza

PatioGarden

Auditorium

bring history to life atHERITAGE VILLAGE

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Entrance

AzaleaGarden

McMullenHouse

OuthousesMooreHouse

Sugar CaneMill

BoilingShed

Smokehouse

McMullen-CoachmanLog Cabin

House ofSeven Gables

FLORIDA GULF COAST

CENTER FORFISHING

& INTERACTIVEMUSEUM

Libraryand Archives

Plant-SumnerHouse

Butterfly Garden

There is NO smoking allowed on this campus.

PondDemonstration

Area

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FLORIDABOTANICALGARDENS

Florida-Friendly GardensFormal Gardens

Funding for this brochure was provided by Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources.  5,000 copies were printed at a cost of $644.00 or $0.1288 each. Produced in cooperation with the

Pinellas County Communications Department.

Pinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To obtain accessible formats of this document, please call (727) 464-4600/TDD (727) 464-4062.

Other features include: • Special events • Classes • Demonstrations • Private parties • EnterAction Adventure at HV • Follow Flora Children’s Trail at FBG

Printed on recycled paper. 7/12 

Handicapped Parking

Restrooms

Public Bus Stop

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Parking

Picnic Area

Bridge

Gift Shop (donations accepted)

Visitor Information (hours vary)

ADA-Compliant Path

McKay Creek Boat Shop Site