
Florida’s Rural Living History Museum at The Fairgrounds
Tampa’s only living history museum , located right at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Come learn about Florida’s rural past in this hands-on, immersive adventure! With original structures dating back to the late 1800s and knowledgeable docents in historic dress, stepping into Cracker Country takes visitors back in time.
Cracker Country is open exclusively for educational field trips, privately scheduled tours, and a limited number of public events each year.
We are excited to invite the public to join us for the special events featured below.

Dive into the rich history of Florida’s past with Cracker Country and its amazing historical structures.

Take a curriculum-based trip with young learners, elementary schoolers, and beyond.

Bringing Florida’s rural living history to a broad audience of fair-goers.



