Unearthing Chinsegut Hill: The Annual Duckwall Lecture
Discover 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 […]
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 […]
Downtown Tampa Walking Tour
Discover 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 […]
Ybor City Walking Tour
Embark 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 […]
The Act that Ruined America, and How to Fix It, with Dr. Philip Levy
Dr. Philip Levy (USF) explores a little known and rarely discussed bit of 1920s congressional legislation, which is at the core of what so many decry as dysfunction in American […]
Racial Subordination & the Meaning of Democracy, with Dr. David Ponton
After the Civil War, Florida’s leaders enacted new schemes to prevent black families from exercising their right to vote. Through the law and acts of domestic terror, Black Floridians witnessed […]
12th Annual Buildings Alive!
This architecture hop brings awareness to the historical preservation and cultural heritage of Ybor City. Jump on a TMZ Jolley Trolley and visit 6 of Ybor City’s historic buildings. Receive […]
Downtown Tampa Walking Tour
From 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 […]
Specialty Crafted Dominoes Table Arrives in Ybor City
Ybor City is an area bursting with history. A longtime resident and local advocate looks to expose a new generation of residents to a pastime that has long been a […]
City Releases 80,000 Newly Digitized Photos Showing Tampa’s Rich History
In celebration of Archives Awareness Week (July 9-15), the City of Tampa’s Archives and Records Division is releasing two recently digitized historic photographic collections to the public. The collections have […]