Tampa Bay History Center
Florida Conversations: How Do We Deal with Our Confederate Ancestors? The Story of John B. Jackson
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FLResident David E. Barclay, Ph.D., is an excellent storyteller who will share his family history while connecting to the challenge of acknowledging one’s ancestors, whether Confederate or Union. On Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m., his talk in TECO Hall at the History Center includes many notable Tampa names, including the Ashley and Jackson families. Florida […]
Downtown Tampa Walking Tour
Lykes Gaslight Park 241 E. Madison St., Tampa, FL, United StatesFrom its humble beginnings as a 19th-century military outpost to its evolution into a bustling hub of commerce, discover Tampa's past as you stroll through historic districts on this Saturday walking tour.
Ybor City Walking Tour
The Cuban Club 2010 Republica de Cuba, Ybor City, FL, United StatesEmbark on a Saturday walking tour through Ybor City, Tampa’s historical gem, and trace the district’s compelling tale from its cigar-making heyday to its lively contemporary culture. Stroll through brick-lined streets, discovering the echoes of Ybor’s immigrant roots and the legacy that continues to shape this eclectic neighborhood.
Downtown Tampa Walking Tour
Lykes Gaslight Park 241 E. Madison St., Tampa, FL, United StatesDiscover Tampa’s past as you stroll through historic districts on this Downtown Tampa walking tour, from its humble beginnings as a 19th-century military outpost to its evolution into a bustling hub of commerce. Meet your guide Experience Downtown Tampa through the eyes of T.J. Chaltry, a lifelong resident turned passionate history walking tour guide. His […]
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 […]
Unearthing Chinsegut Hill: The Annual Duckwall Lecture
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FLDiscover Chinsegut Hill’s history at the annual Duckwall Lecture on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in TECO Hall. Dr. Gary Ellis, Director Emeritus of the Gulf Archaeology Research Institute, will delve into the findings from the Chinsegut Hill Archaeological and Historical Study, covering prehistoric times, enslaved populations, and the Seminole era. Moderated by Rodney Kite-Powell, […]
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 […]