Calendar of Events

Table Talks at the Trust

Join us for a monthly lunch and learn series!

Program is free--just bring your lunch and enjoy a casual opportunity to learn about a variety of topics!

Table Talks at the Trust is held the third Wednesday of each month during the Fall and Winter, 12:00-1:00 p.m. 

Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center located at 117 E. Government Street

Speaker Schedule:

  • October 16: Monica Tapper, Foodways, Gulf Coast Historian
  • November 20: Nicole Grinnan, San Pablo Shipwreck, Assistant Director UWF Archaeology Institute
  • January 15: Hannah Matthews, New Deal Pensacola/WPA Christmas,  Curatorial Assistant, UWF Historic Trust
  • February 19: Lori McDuffie,  Hurricane Prep and Recovery, Collections Manager, UWF Historic Trust
  • March 19: Christina Bolte, Aztec Ceramics, People, and New Spanish Material Culture of the Luna Settlement, UWF Archaeology Institute
  • April 16: Adrianne Walker, Miraflores Review and Updates, City of Pensacola
  • May 21: tbd

For more information, please email hparchives@uwf.edu or call 850-595-5985 x125. 

America's First Settlement Trail Urban Adventure

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Pensacola Museum of History, 330 South Jefferson Street

Embark on an urban adventure through downtown Pensacola exploring the America's First Settlement Trail! The next America’s First Settlement (A1S) Trail Urban Adventure is slated to take place October 19, 2024, between 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Facilitated through Gogames, registrants and groups will be given a tiered start time and two hours to complete a game that explores the America’s First Settlement Trail, solves puzzles, and tests knowledge of Pensacola’s history.

Tickets are $25. Click here to register!

Participants will check-in and start the game in front of the Pensacola Museum of History at 330 S Jefferson Street. 

The event will begin at the Pensacola Museum of History, where you'll receive your game instructions and clues. From there, you'll explore the city and solve puzzles and challenges to test your knowledge of the area's rich history.

Following the red line marking A1S, you'll explore 460 years of fascinating stories and facts about Pensacola's past and present. You'll have the opportunity to visit landmarks and see artifacts, interact with locals, and learn about the unique heritage of this fantastic city.

This event is perfect for families, friends, and individuals of all ages looking for a fun and educational way to experience Pensacola. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a unique and exciting adventure, the A1S Urban Adventure will surely provide an unforgettable experience.

After the day's activities, join us for a fabulous evening at the Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center's afterparty. We'll come together to unwind, share stories, enjoy refreshing beverages, and celebrate our achievements with awards. It's the perfect way to end an unforgettable day!

So grab your friends and family and join us for a day of adventure, exploration, and discovery in the heart of downtown Pensacola!

34th Annual Haunted House Walking and Trolley Tours 

October 19, 25, and 26, 2024

Tickets on Sale

  • All tours will be limited to 25 participants.
  • Tours will meet at designated locations.
  • Tour meet location will be emailed to participants after registration

Prices:

  • Adult Walking Tour tickets $15/each
  • Children 12 and under Walking Tour tickets $8/each
  • Trolley Tour Adult tickets $20/each
  • Children 12 and under Trolley Tour tickets $10/each

See our Haunted Happenings for tickets!

Celebrating Our Ancestors

Celebrating Our Ancestors

October 25-26, 2024

Historic Pensacola Village

Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network, The Slave Dwelling Project, the African American Heritage Society of Pensacola, and the City of Pensacola for a multi-day public event dedicated to sharing the history of enslaved people in Pensacola and celebrating their significant contributions to the city’s unique culture.

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, a large public event highlighting the contributions of enslaved Ancestors and their descendants. All Trust museum spaces will be free and open to the public. 

For more information and to register for events, see Celebrating Our Ancestors.

For any questions, contact Phillip at pmayhair1@uwf.edu

Foo Foo Festival

Blue Trees: Environmental Art Installation

Don't be blue. Foo Foo Fest is coming.

November 1-9, 2024

Museum Plaza and Zaragoza Street

How will you Foo this November?

Stay in the know at Blue Trees: Environmental Installation. 

  • November 1, 2, 4, and 5:  Community Application Days
  • November 5: Blue Trees Sunset Yoga
  • November 6: Blue Trees and Blue Cheese: A Wine and Cheese Reception
  • November 8: Environmental Art Market

For more information, contact Wendi at wdavis4@uwf.edu.

Bootleg Ball: Mad Martini Mixer

A Fundraiser for the UWF Historic Trust

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Museum of Commerce, 201 East Zaragoza Street

Ladies, get your cinched-waist dresses and fascinators ready. Men, get out your porkpie hats and Cuban collared shirts. It's time to enter the mad advertising world of the 1950s.

Join us at the Museum of Commerce to sip on martinis, talk shop in the boardroom, and mingle with fellow movers and shakers from a bygone era. 

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Attire: 1950s attire

$100/per person for Members

$125/per person for Non-Members

$200/per person for VIPs

Tickets on sale in November!