# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From Runways to Relics: A Tour of Weedon Island’s Aviation History
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: Take a guided walking tour through Weedon Island's aviation history!

Did you know that in the early 20th century Weedon Island was home to an airport? It provided the first commercial air service from Tampa to St. Petersburg, and in WWII it was used as a training site for Army and Navy pilots. Join archaeologists with the Florida Public Archaeology Network for a specialty guided tour of the Preserve to learn more about the island’s history with flight and visit some of the historic sites associated with it.

This tour is recommended for adults and youth ages 10+. Participants will walk between 1-1.5 miles in total. Capacity is limited so registration ensures your spot.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lealman/from-runways-to-relics-a-tour-of-weedon-island’s-aviation-history/200029463218953
- **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lealman
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1800 Weedon Dr NE, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, Florida 33702
- **lat**: 27.8477
- **long**: -82.60708
- **full address**: 1800 Weedon Dr NE, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, Florida 33702, 1800 Weedon Dr NE, St Petersburg, FL 33702-2770, United States, Lealman

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is From Runways to Relics: A Tour of Weedon Island’s Aviation History being held?
  - **A:** From Runways to Relics: A Tour of Weedon Island’s Aviation History takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am at 1800 Weedon Dr NE, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, Florida 33702, 1800 Weedon Dr NE, St Petersburg, FL 33702-2770, United States, Lealman.
- **Q**: Who is organizing From Runways to Relics: A Tour of Weedon Island’s Aviation History?
  - **A:** From Runways to Relics: A Tour of Weedon Island’s Aviation History is organized by Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.

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