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RUSKIN — Ruskin will be 100 years old next week, marked by the founding of its post office on Aug. 7, 1908.
Community members have planned a daylong celebration Thursday for the small town that started as a utopian community based on the teachings of English philosopher John Ruskin.
The day starts with a free pancake breakfast at the Church of the Nazarene at 501 Second St. SE from 8 to 11 a.m.
From 1 to 5 p.m., residents can take a self-guided walking tour to several historic homes, including the George Miller house, the Willis House and three homes that belonged to the Dickman family.
The tour starts at the Ruskin Women's Club at George Miller's house, 503 U.S. 41.
There will be two lectures given at the Women's Club. At 1 p.m., Mac Miller, the grandson of George Miller, one of Ruskin's founders, will talk about the early history of Ruskin. At 2 p.m., Diane Alvarez will talk about John Ruskin. Period clothes and historical artifacts will be displayed.
At 6 p.m., the celebration will move to Hillsborough Community College's new SouthShore campus, where residents can take a tour and learn about the campus.
Jessica Vander Velde can be reached at jvandervelde@sptimes.com or (813) 661-2443.
>>IF YOU GO
Ruskin Centennial Celebration
When: Thursday 1 p.m. to dusk, free
Breakfast: A free pancake breakfast will be offered from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 501 Second St. SE.
Self-guided tours: Tours run from 1 to 5 p.m., starting at the Ruskin Women's Club, 503 U.S. 41.
Tour of Hillsborough Community College's SouthShore campus: A preview of the new campus at 5511 24th St. NE will be offered at 6 p.m.
>>at a glance
A history of Ruskin
1906
George Miller moves to the Ruskin area with his wife and five children. Ruskin College opened shortly after his move.
1908 First post office opens Aug. 7 in one of the college's dormitories.
1912 The Ruskin Women's Club starts under the name Twentieth Century Club. It was formed by Adaline Dickman Miller.
1918 A fire caused by cinders from a pipe destroys most of Ruskin College. The fire, along with the death of its founder, George Mac Miller, forces the college to close.
1928 Ruskin Chamber of Commerce is formed.
1934 The annual Ruskin Tomato & Heritage Festival starts. It stops in the 1950s but is later resurrected.
1967 The Ruskin Commongood Society gives its land to Hillsborough County and local entrepreneurs.
1983 Amateur paleontologist Frank Garcia discovers ancient animal bones at Leisey Shell Pit.
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