May 10, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.7404,-82.69619999

[EXPIRED] The Mullet Wrapper from the Gulfport Historical Society, Gulfport, FL

Gulfport Marina includes dry boat storage, ship store, bathroom, public boat ramp, parking, fueling stations, lighted range markers and guest docking facility.

During the pandemic, the Gulfport Historical Society continues its educational activities for the City of Gulfport, home to Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, located on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay and easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.

VOLUME I, 2021

GHS Springs Back To Life

With spring’s arrival and tour careful emergence from COVID, the Gulfport Historical Society is offering new, as well as tried-and-true, events for both its membership and the general public. Here is just a taste!

Welcome Back Porch Party

It’s been a heck of a year, but Gulfport Historical Society is thrilled to announce its grand reopening with a night of outdoor family fun on Friday, May 21, 2021.

We will be out on the lawn of the Gulfport Historical Museum with live music featuring local band The Tortugas. We will also have lawn games, crafts, and food. Come celebrate with us and learn about the programming we have planned for 2021-2022.Doors open at 6:30pm. Program begins at 7pm. You can register here.

We are always looking for volunteers to help with set up, games, kitchen duty/serving drinks, and manning (or womanning!) the museum, in case folks would like to take a look. Interested in helping out with this event? Email us at info@gulfporthistoricalsociety.org and let us know!

Florida Summer Cinema Series

Florida Summer Cinema Series is a free event series that will be offered by the GHS on the third Friday of the month from June through September. Movies will be shown outside at the Gulfport History Museum. More details to come! Bring your comfy camp chair, lawn chair or dining room chair and enjoy Florida themed, family friendly movies with GHS. The museum is located at 5301 28th Ave. South.

Let’s Get It Started

Help us get the spring season off to a good start! We need volunteers to staff the Gulfport History Museum during the following days and times: Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., as well as Fridays from noon until 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. If you can help, please contact us at info@gulfporthistoricalsociety.org or sign up below.

June Volunteer Schedule

Stroll Through History

Hike through history as the GHS continues it fact- and fun-filled history walks through Gulfport. These educational strolls offer newbies and long-time residents alike a peak into the history of our seaside town. These walking tours are held the third Saturday of the month, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Gulfport History Museum. The cost is $10 per person for non-members and free to GHS members.