This 3,700-acre nature preserve, situated on Old Tampa Bay, was home to Native Americans for thousands of years. The site gave the name to the Weeden Island Culture, whose distinctive ornate pottery was first recorded on Weedon Island in 1924. The spelling was changed to differentiate Weedon Island, the place, from Weeden Island, the culture.

Through public programs, guided hikes and exhibits, the Weedon Island Preserve and Natural History Center interprets the rich natural, cultural and archaeological history of the area and how the environment and people support and shape each other.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.