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Description
Hidden behind the barrier wall of I-175, Campbell Park was St. Petersburg's first "Negro Park.” It was home to the Negro Baseball League, where Jackie Robinson and Jesse Owens played. While walking an easy half-mile route, historian Josette Green will share never-before-told stories aided by historic photos and maps. The history recounts fun, leisurely times along with the sobering reality of a park originally dedicated in 1950 "for the permanent use by Negroes.”
Date(s)March 23, 2026
Class Time(s)Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Josette Green
Josette Green has studied St. Pete Black history for almost 20 years. She created St. Petersburg Black History Tours 5 years ago to share her in-depth knowledge. She conducts both a bike tour and a walking tour to advance racial equity for St. Pete.
LocationCampbell Park
# of Meeting(s)1
Notes
This is a face-to-face class.
Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 1 session on 03/23/2026 (New lessons are released None specified)