Historic Pensacola Village
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University of West Florida
The University of West Florida, also known as West Florida and UWF, is a mid-sized public university located in Pensacola, Florida, United States. UWF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida. The University of West Florida is a Research University, which specializes in...
. The organization is largely based upon the donation of T.T. Wentworth's large historical collection to the state of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, and the establishment of an organization dedicated to Historic Preservation
Historic preservation
Historic preservation is an endeavor that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance...
that grew because of Mr. Wentworth's generosity. The Village is located in downtown Pensacola
Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle and the county seat of Escambia County, Florida, United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,255 and as of 2009, the estimated population was 53,752...
, Florida, situated between Plaza Ferdinand VII
Plaza Ferdinand VII
The Plaza Ferdinand VII is an outdoor garden and park in the historic district of Pensacola, Florida. It is located on Palafox Street between Government and Zaragoza Streets. It was named after Ferdinand VII of Spain, the King of Spain between 1813 and 1833....
and Seville Square
Seville Square
Seville Square in Pensacola, Florida is the center of the old settlement of Pensacola by the Spanish after several unsuccessful attempts beginning in 1559. This was the earliest known attempt at settlement on the North American continent...
. Parking is available behind the T.T. Wentworth Museum.
Admission
Admission is purchased for a week, and includes access to the entire Village and the T.T. Wentworth Museum, and includes a guided tour of several historical buildings. The tour buildings can only be entered on the tour.Hours
The museum complex is open for visitors Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Prices
Tickets are relatively inexpensive.- Adults - $6.00
- Senior Citizens 65+, Active Military, and AAA Members - $5.00
- Children ages 4-16 - $2.50
- University of West FloridaUniversity of West FloridaThe University of West Florida, also known as West Florida and UWF, is a mid-sized public university located in Pensacola, Florida, United States. UWF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida. The University of West Florida is a Research University, which specializes in...
students, faculty, and staff - free
Membership
Historic Pensacola also sells memberships. Members get admission for the year.- Individual - $25.00
- Family/Couple - $35.00
Rentals
Certain buildings can be rented out for special occasions. In particular, Old Christ Church is popular for weddings, and the Museum of CommerceHistoric Pensacola's Museum of Commerce
The Museum of Commerce is a reconstruction of a Pensacola, Florida streetscene using businesses that operated in Pensacola between 1880 and 1910. It is part of the Historic Pensacola Village in the Pensacola Historic District....
is popular for events and receptions.
Buildings
The buildings in the complex include:- T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum
- Bowden BuildingHistoric Pensacola's Bowden BuildingThe J. Earle Bowden Building is located in downtown Pensacola, Florida, in the Historic Pensacola Village complex. The lower floor houses classrooms used by the University of West Florida and some of Historic Pensacola's collections. The upper floor houses Historic Pensacola's administration...
(classrooms and administrative offices) - Museum of CommerceHistoric Pensacola's Museum of CommerceThe Museum of Commerce is a reconstruction of a Pensacola, Florida streetscene using businesses that operated in Pensacola between 1880 and 1910. It is part of the Historic Pensacola Village in the Pensacola Historic District....
- Museum of IndustryHistoric Pensacola's Museum of IndustryThe Museum of Industry is part of the Historic Pensacola Village complex in the Pensacola Historic District. It describes in detail the main industries of early Pensacola: fishing/ice, clay/brickmaking, lumber, and transportation.-The Building:...
- Historic Pensacola's Tivoli High House (ticket and information center)
- Weaver's Cottage
- Julee Cottage
- Lavalle HouseLavalle HouseThe Lavalle House, also known as the Charles Lavalle House, is a historic home in Pensacola, Florida. It is located at 203 East Church Street. On March 11, 1971, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places....
- Lear-Rocheblave House
- Old Christ ChurchOld Christ Church (Pensacola, Florida)The Old Christ Church, also known as Christ Church, built in 1832 in Pensacola, Florida is a historic Episcopal church building. On May 3, 1974, it was added to the U.S...
- Dorr HouseClara Barkley Dorr HouseThe Clara Barkley Dorr House is a historic home in Pensacola, Florida. Built in 1871, it is located at 311 South Adams Street. On July 24, 1974, it was added to the U.S...
(taken by UWF's President as a residence)
Administration
The museum complex is largely run by a small UWF staff, some hired UWF students, and many volunteers. Due to funding issues, the Village was acquired by the University of West Florida in 2001. Before that, their funding came from the Florida's Department of State. The complex is now technically owned by "West Florida Historical Preservation, Inc.," a "support organization for the University of West FloridaUniversity of West Florida
The University of West Florida, also known as West Florida and UWF, is a mid-sized public university located in Pensacola, Florida, United States. UWF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida. The University of West Florida is a Research University, which specializes in...
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