Signature youth event connects future with past at Heritage Village

Signature youth event connects future with past at Heritage Village

50th Anniversary event brings young residents together with America's 250th

• What: Pinellas County invites young adults to a signature, Youth Civic Day. This fun event for Heritage Village's 50th anniversary features prizes, complimentary pizza from Pizza to the Polls and Made By Us, an interactive exhibit exploration challenge and other activities that offer next-generation perspectives on local history. Registration for this free event is highly encouraged.
• Who: Hosted by Heritage Village
• When: Saturday, June 27, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.
• Where: Heritage Village (Pinellas Room), 11909 125th St. N., Largo.

This event combines Heritage Village's 50th Anniversary and the nation's 250th anniversary into a collaborative experience. The theme, "Illuminating the Past, Inspiring the Future," encourages young adults to shape how the community interacts with its collective past. Tailored to engage Gen Z in civic initiatives, the event features an interactive photo challenge where participants explore exhibits to capture stories in exchange for a special prize pack. A speakers' panel led by members of the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Youth Advisory Council will share fresh perspectives on youth advocacy and community leadership. The day also showcases student-developed display panels from the Smithsonian's Democracy in Dialogue, Virtual Exchange Program, along with a sneak peek of 50 Years of Collecting, a new exhibition highlighting the park's foundational history.
For more information on upcoming 50th-anniversary events and exhibits, visit heritagevillagefl.org/50thanniversary.

About Heritage Village Heritage Village is a 21-acre history museum and park in Largo, Florida. As part of Pinellas County's Parks & Conservation Resources Department, it is home to some of Pinellas County's oldest historic structures and offers a window into the culture and history of the region. Learn more at heritagevillagefl.org.