EXHIBIT GALLERY

If you are looking for a place to immerse yourself in the rich history of Plant City, Florida, look no further than our gallery space located in historic downtown. Here you will find a collection of historical photographs and documents that showcase the personal stories and events that shaped our community since its founding in 1885. You can enjoy slideshows of digital photo reproductions on large display screens or browse through our archives at your own pace. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have and assist you with inquiries. Our gallery space is a quiet and comfortable environment where you can appreciate the past and learn more about Plant City’s heritage.

CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITS

Our archives contain thousands of photos that we showcase in different exhibits throughout the year

Our archives contain thousands of photos that capture the history and culture of our community. We display different exhibits throughout the year to showcase these photos and tell their stories. One of our exhibits is the Strawberry Festival, which celebrates the local strawberry industry and its impact on our town. You can learn more about the history of the festival and see photos of past events at our museum. You are welcome to visit us and browse our albums, or watch slide shows of our photos on our large screen tv's.

Salute to Veterans

This exhibit is dedicated to the United States Veterans past and present. It is our honor to preserve photos and information of our hometown heroes from every US conflict. The exhibit is on display through November and December.

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strawberry festival

What began in 1930 as a 4-day harvest fair quickly grew into a spirited weeks-long display of good music, delicious food, exciting rides, and educational booths honoring Plant City’s thriving agricultural production. The Florida Strawberry Festival is a communnity effort which gathers thousands of visitors every year in March. Explore the origins of this annual event through a photographic history of its queens, parade floats, booths, and entertainment.

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black history

The celebration of Black History in February is an opportunity to recognize and honor the numerous contributions African Americans have made to our collective American Story. Though Black heritage is celebrated predominantly during this symbolic month, photographs of Plant City’s black community can still be viewed on our database or in our binder throughout the year.

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our town

Since its incorporation in 1885, Plant City has developed its agricultural foundation into a booming industry. The “World's Winter Strawberry Capital” has made quite a name for itself but continues to grow while maintaining its small-town feel. Nothing demonstrates this better than the transformation of its downtown landscape. Take a visual walk along the streets of Plant City decade-by-decade.

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GALLERY EXHIBIT SAMPLES

These are just a few samples of the thousands of photographs we have within our collection. We encourage you to stop in and enjoy a journey back in time through our visual history of Plant City. Exhibits will continue to evolve as more of our collection is digitized and described.

If you are interested in accessing our collection for research, contact our office to schedule an appointment with a member of our staff.