Historic Pensacola Village
The Historic Pensacola Village is a collection of 22 historical buildings and museums[1] owned and operated by the University of West Florida. The organization is largely based upon the donation of T.T. Wentworth's large historical collection to the state of Florida, and the establishment of an organization dedicated to Historic Preservation that grew because of Mr. Wentworth's generosity. The Village is located in Downtown Pensacola, situated between Plaza Ferdinand VII and Seville Square. Parking is available behind the T.T. Wentworth Museum.
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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. The Dorr House, which also serves as the UWF president's residence, is not open for tours on the weekend.
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 Florida students, faculty, and staff - free
Membership
Historic Pensacola also sells memberships. Members get admission for the year.
- Individual - $25.00
- Family/Couple - $35.00
More information is available on their membership page.
Rentals
Certain buildings can be rented out for special occasions. In particular, Old Christ Church is popular for weddings, and the Museum of Commerce is popular for events and receptions. For other locations and more information, refer to their rental page.
Buildings
The buildings in the complex include:
- T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum
- Bowden Building (classrooms and administrative offices)
- Museum of Commerce
- Museum of Industry
- Tivoli High House (ticket and information center)
- Weaver's Cottage
- Julee Cottage
- Lavalle House
- Lear-Rocheblave House
- Old Christ Church
- Clara Barkley Dorr House (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 Department of State. The complex is now technically owned by West Florida Historical Preservation, Inc., a "support organization for the University of West Florida."
