Orlando, FL – WUCF’s Florida Road Trip is back on the road this week making a pit stop in Clearwater. Join us on this journey through history as we visit iconic locations including the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Robert’s Christmas Wonderland.
“I’ve visited Clearwater before for concerts, but I see the city in a whole new light after interviewing historians for this episode,” said Heather Bailey, Executive Producer of Florida Road Trip. “I had no idea the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre was originally an open-air facility near where Coachman Park is now located. After learning about the theatre’s origins, we were excited to showcase how its history is honored today. I think people will have a new appreciation for the space when they see a show in the theatre after watching the Clearwater episode.”
In addition to the theatre, the show makes a stop at The Collection on Palmetto, where viewers witness the industrial revolution come to life with a variety of working engines on display. The episode will also share the story of Fort Harrison, built in 1841, highlighting its unique purpose compared to other forts of its time.
Clearwater is the third episode of Florida Road Trips' epic season 10 journey. Stream the first two episodes now and mark your calendar for new episodes coming soon.
· September 26: Clearwater
· October 3: DeLand
· October 10: Highlands County
· October 17: Kennedy Space Center
· October 24: Oviedo
· October 31: Tarpon Springs
· November 7: Winter Garden
· November 14: Pensacola
Florida Road Trip airs at 8 p.m. Thursdays on WUCF TV. For more information, go to FloridaRoadTrip.org.
About WUCF
WUCF TV and WUCF FM are Central Florida’s premier sources of compelling content and community engagement. As the sole-service PBS member station for nearly 4.5 million residents across nine counties, WUCF TV fosters curiosity and learning through award-winning local shows like Florida Road Trip and NewsNight, as well as extensive PBS KIDS programming. With over 45 years of broadcasting from the University of Central Florida, WUCF FM is a leading source of jazz available both on-air and online. Both WUCF TV and FM are community-supported public broadcasting entities from UCF. Learn more at wucf.org.
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