Tampa Bay History Center
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]