Woodson African American Museum Porch Party

Woodson African American Museum Porch Party

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Join Preserve the ’Burg for a special Porch Party at the Woodson African American Museum of Florida and experience the museum’s newly renovated home, exhibits, and gardens.

Explore Many Voices, One Nation – Our Community, developed in collaboration with Florida Humanities, Smithsonian Museum on Main Street, and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. It includes the new monumental mural by Najee Dorsey, pictured above. Blending Smithsonian resources with locally curated stories, the exhibition connects St. Petersburg and the Gulf Coast to the broader American story. Then step into the Legacy Garden for The Underground Railroad Experience, an immersive self-guided tour exploring journeys to freedom, including the lesser-known Saltwater Underground Railroad from the Southeast to the Bahamas.

Woodson staff will also share the story behind the museum’s recent renovation and offer a look at what comes next, including plans and possibilities for the organization’s future. Enjoy refreshments, conversation, and an evening exploring a place that preserves an essential part of St. Petersburg’s history while looking toward its next chapter.

$25 for PTB members and $30 for non-members