Tampa Bay History Center
Living History Saturday: Antiques of the 1920s with Rick Padron
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FLFlorida in the 1920s was a booming and dynamic location, and our exhibit, Decade of Change, offers a glimpse into its style and culture. Explore a fascinating array of unique appliances and antiques, a delightful contrast to today’s products, and witness the evolution of design and innovation during this unparalleled era of change. Your journey […]
Sangría and Stories: Sharps and Marks in Paradise
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FLSavor a glass of Columbia Restaurant’s signature sangría in the History Center’s Lykes Atrium, followed by an insightful gallery talk by Rodney Kite-Powell, director of the Touchton Map Library. Scheduled from 6-7:15 p.m., this event delves into the transformative 1920s Florida land boom, exploring its impact on nearly every facet of life in Florida. Join […]
Central Avenue Walking Tour
St. James at Encore 1202 North Governor Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesEmbark on a journey through Tampa’s historic Central Avenue district, once celebrated as the “Harlem of the South.” Explore the rich narrative of this African-American community from the 1890s through the 1960s, with landmarks including St. James Church and Perry Harvey Sr Park. Join our walking tours on select Fridays at 10 a.m. Discover Central […]
Tampa’s Riverfront History Tour
Pirate Water Taxi at Tampa Convention Center (Home Dock Stop #7) 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL, United StatesTake a deep dive into Tampa’s history along the Hillsborough River with a Tampa Bay History Center docent. The 1-hour cruise will feature narration as well as viewing the sights of Downtown Tampa from the Pirate Water Taxi. The cruise will set sail from stop 7 located at the Tampa Convention Center where guests will […]
Tampa’s Emancipation Day Celebration
St. James at Encore 1202 North Governor Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesJoin us in the heart of Tampa’s historic neighborhood, the Scrub, for an electrifying celebration of Tampa’s Emancipation Day (May 6)! Revel in the triumphs of freedom and unity as we come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. With music, food, and companionship, this event promises to be a […]
Living History Saturday: Rough Riders Spend a Week in Tampa
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FLStep into history with the Rough Riders, the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, which spent five days in 1898 in Tampa en route to the Spanish-American War—the only unit to see combat in the US Army during that conflict. Delve into their daily drills and historical preparations at Vila Brothers Park. Engage with The Tampa Rough […]
West Tampa Black History Walking Tour
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park 1001 N. Boulevard, Tampa, FL, United StatesExperience the West Tampa Black History Walking Tour, a captivating 90-minute exploration of significant historical sites in Tampa’s Black community. Throughout the tour, participants will delve into the rich history of West Tampa, visiting key locations such as the former sites of J. W. Roberts City (West Tampa’s inaugural brick cigar factory), University of Tampa’s […]
Central Avenue Walking Tour
St. James at Encore 1202 North Governor Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesEmbark on a journey through Tampa’s historic Central Avenue district, once celebrated as the “Harlem of the South.” Explore the rich narrative of this African-American community from the 1890s through the 1960s, with landmarks including St. James Church and Perry Harvey Sr Park. Join our walking tours on select Fridays at 10 a.m. Discover Central […]
Living History Saturday: D-Day Anniversary
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FLJune 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of WWII’s D-Day landing along the Normandy coast. Join Art and Meg Durshimer, along with local living historians, as they share stories, anecdotes, and military and civilian information about this important day in U.S. history. Your journey through time awaits! Explore local history brought to life by in-gallery historians […]
Slice of History: Pizza and Trivia
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FLMark your calendars for June 27, 6-9 p.m., because the History Center’s Lykes Atrium is daring to blend free pizza with, wait for it… history. Once you’re stuffed, stagger over to the “Decade of Change” exhibit. You’ll marvel at artifacts and trivia from the 1920s—as if pizza wasn’t thrilling enough. Slice of History is for […]
Tampa Bay History Center’s Annual Gala
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FLExperience an unforgettable evening at the Tampa Bay History Center’s Annual Gala on November 8, 2024, from 7-11 p.m., with Gala Chairs Duncan and Jessica Belser. As the exclusive fundraiser for our region’s Smithsonian Affiliate, this year’s theme, Ships and Saddles, celebrates our maritime and agricultural heritage. Your support ensures vital funding for our education […]