Historical Significance

One of the earliest remaining structures and the first freestanding publicly accessible school house built in Hillsborough County. It was originally constructed as a school house. The school house later served as a guest house, an apothecary for the Tampa Bay Hotel, a civic meeting space and as of 1931, the DeSoto Chapter, NSDAR, meeting house and museum. 

Historical Designation

• National Register of Historic Places
• City Landmark

Historical Marker

• 1982
• DeSoto Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Florida

Funding

The DeSoto Chapter, NSDAR, has maintained the School House since 1931.

Tourism

• Open to public
• Family friendly
• Hours / Days: By appointment
• Free admission

Promotional Materials

Brochures

Acknowlegements

We have an open house twice a year for University of Tampa and available by appointment for viewing.