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T.T. Wentworth Museum Closed Until November
August 7, 2013
T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum in downtown Pensacola will be temporarily closed until November while preparations are made for the installation of a new 3,000-square-foot exhibit titled “Pensacola: City of Five Flags.”
The new exhibit will transform both the space and the technology currently used to recount Pensacola’s rich history, spanning its early settlement and possession by the Spanish, through its times under the flags of the French, British, Confederate States and the United States. It will be housed on the ground floor of the museum and replace an older exhibit of the same name.
“Come November, visitors will be able to explore the impressive history of Pensacola as the first large-scale European settlement attempt in the continental United States,” said Robert Overton Jr., COO of West Florida Historic Preservation Inc. “We’ll be telling this fascinating story from the standpoint of the common citizens who lived in Pensacola at various times throughout our history, using the latest visual technology, graphics, artifacts and themed exhibit areas.”
West Florida Historic Preservation Inc. is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Northwest Florida. Overton is responsible for all aspects of daily museum operations and public programming, which serves an estimated 15,000 school children and 50,000 museum visitors each year. He noted that the demolition process to make way for the new Five Flags exhibit has been completed, with construction to begin this week.
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2 Responses to “T.T. Wentworth Museum Closed Until November”
I wonder what they did with all that kool stuff that used to be in the old Wentworth museum that was on Old Palafox? There was alot of interesting things that were not moved into the present location.
Mr. Wentworth’s collection, added to by many others who love history and Pensacola, is impressive. The museum always has tasteful and informative exhibits along with fun activities for the kids. This is a true gem in the area for all ages.
I am also pleased to hear the name “Pensacola, City of Five Flags” has been retained as it should be for the entire area. Some things just do not need to be “re-branded”.
Thank you to Mr. Wentworth and to his family for providing this great exhibit for us and thank you to those who also loan from their collections and thank you to those who work to maintain all.