Exploring Native American Heritage in St. Pete-Clearwater
For thousands of years, Native American communities—including the Tocobaga people and those associated with the Weeden Island culture—lived in what is now St. Pete-Clearwater.
View paintings at the James Museum depicting perspectives of Indigenous peoples in the American West.
When the first Spanish conquerors arrived in the 1500s in the area that is now Florida, life was disrupted for Native American peoples. The Indigenous communities suffered greatly from violence, disease and displacement. Today, visitors can learn more about the lives of Native Americans in the region and in the U.S. by visiting museums, parks and preserves to see artwork as well as historical and cultural artifacts. Here are four ways to learn about the fascinating history of Native Americans in St. Pete-Clearwater.