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Please stop by the museum in the beautiful and quaint town of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida when you're in the area.
"Good old days" recalled at museum
Two local pioneer families, Walsingham and Bie, reconnected after 70 years in a recent get-together at the museum.
Joyce Walsingham Nicholson and Billy Bie enjoy reminiscing while viewing photo albums at the museum. (Photo by Jeff Rosenfield)
About those historical markers...
You may have encountered some of the historical markers that have been placed around town over the past few years. The intent is to help passers-by learn about the places that are significant in our local history.
The historical markers project is a joint effort of the historical society and civic group Action2000 (A2K).
Currently there are 12 signs, some celebrating historical places that still exist, and, sadly, some are sites that contain only memories of landmarks from the past. Click here for a map showing the locations.
Check out the A2K website for more information on the markers, as well as a suggested "Bike Tour" for those who may want to visit all the signs. (This is different from the cellphone Historic Walking Tour of the downtown area.)
Historic Walking Tour
Come discover the history and stories of Indian Rocks Beach! “Walk Indian Rocks Beach” is a free self-guided audio app designed to be downloaded to a smart phone or tablet.
The app will take you on a narrated, self-guided tour of 14 stops with historical images and music. The tour takes about an hour and half and is about 2 miles. It starts and ends at the Indian Rocks Historical Museum.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you can experience - on your own time and pace -
the charming cottages and rich heritage that makes IRB truly special.
Travel back in time, walk in the present and discover the history and charm of Indian Rocks Beach!
Download the app from your phone’s app store or our website:
Fabulous photos available in the musuem gift shop
The gift shop at the museum has a selection of historic photos for sale. Copies are on 8" x 10" photo paper, and priced at $10 each or 3 for $20. May also be purchased as jpg scans. Click here to see the selection.
Get fabulous photos of old IRB for your home or office.
