The History Half Hour: Princesses & Pink Streets Virtual Tour of Pinellas Point, St. Petersburg, FL

Join local historian Monica Kile as she guides you through the romantic and historic Pink Streets of Pinellas Point. Learn about the Native American princess whose daring story of rescue may have influenced the later tale of Pochahontas, and see the magnificent Indian Mound that still remains from her time. We’ll lament the loss of the millions of wading birds that once called this area home, while also celebrating the achievements of the early environmentalist Katherine Bell Tippetts, whose name now graces part of the nine-acre park in this splendid neighborhood. Marvel at the Argenteau Castle, which once housed the belongings of a mysterious Belgian princess and later was home to Mayor Al Lang. And of course, we’ll talk about why those streets are pink, and how they keep them that way!