Tampa Bay History Center’s Annual Gala
Experience 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 […]
Slice of History: Pizza and Trivia
Mark 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 […]
Living History Saturday: D-Day Anniversary
June 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 […]
Central Avenue Walking Tour
Embark 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 […]
West Tampa Black History Walking Tour
Experience 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 […]
Living History Saturday: Rough Riders Spend a Week in Tampa
Step 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 […]
Tampa’s Emancipation Day Celebration
Join 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 […]
Central Avenue Walking Tour
Embark 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 […]
Sangría and Stories: Sharps and Marks in Paradise
Savor 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 […]
Living History Saturday: Antiques of the 1920s with Rick Padron
Florida 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 […]