Teaming up with Tampa Bay Rays
On Saturday, March 27th from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., the History Center will partner with the Tampa Bay Rays to promotoe our temporary exhibit Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball.
In addition to a day filled with family-friendly activities, the History Center is offering $2 off admission when you wear Rays gear.*
Other highlights include:
• A visit from team mascot Raymond
• Kid-friendly activities in the History Center galleries
• Book signing with the author of Baseball Was My Life: Stories from West Tampa
Parking Garage and the Channelside Surface Lot. For more information, visit
www.tampabayhistorycenter.org or call 813.228.0097.
* One discount per person wearing Rays gear. Not to be combined with any other discounts.
A Little History Preschoolers Club
Preschoolers and their favorite adults are invited to the Tampa Bay History Center to enjoy A Little History, a new program series designed for preschool age children. The History Center’s early childhood educators will entertain and enlighten with stories, songs, crafts and other age-appropriate activities related to our exhibits and galleries.
A Little History is open to children ages 3 to 5 with an adult companion. Programs are held one Saturday per month from 10-11:30 a.m. Each program is $10.00 per child and $6.00 per adult. Members of the Tampa Bay History Center will receive a $2.00 discount for both children and adults. One adult must accompany every two children. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
For more information on A Little History, contact the History Center’s Assistant Curator of Education, Jennifer Tyson at jtyson@tampabayhistorycenter.org or download the application here.
Upcoming dates and themes for A Little History:
April 17 Junior Archaeologists
May 15 Museum Mysteries
Join the conversation! Led by top scholars, writers, and artists, Florida Conversations are informal talks that explore everything from history, art and architecture to politics, archeaology, and literature. Programs are free and open to the public.
2009-2010 Schedule (all programs are on Sunday from 3:00-4:30 pm unless otherwise noted)
Florida Conversations continues with a Chautauqua-style performance of Notes from Cross Creek: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings at Her Salty Best by Betty Jean Steinshouer on Sunday, March 21st, 2010 at 3:00 pm in TECO Hall.
Complete 2009-2010 schedule here.
Florida Conversations is brought to you through a partnership with the USF Libraries' Florida Studies Center. Programs are underwritten by the Tampa Bay History Center Endowment Fund at USF with media sponsorship from The Tampa Tribune.
Morning at the Museum
Bring your family for a before-hours exploration of the History Center. Delve into Tampa's history through games, crafts and other age-appropriate and hands-on activities. Keep the fun going with a light breakfast of tasty guava pastries and other treats provided by the Columbia Cafe. Led by educators, our kid-friendly activities are reserved for children ages 5-12 with an adult companion. Space is limited, pre-registration is required.
Program Information:
Ages: 5-12 years with adult companion. (minimum of one adult for every two children required)
Fee: TBHC members - $8 per child + $12 per adult
Non-members - $10 per child + $14 per adult
(Fee does not include admission to the History Center.)
Time: Saturdays, 9-10:30 am
Program Schedule:
March 27 Seminole Indian Culture
April 24 Junior Achaeologists: Florida's First People
May 22 Get a Clue! Museum Mysteries
For questions or registration information, call 813.675.8960 or e-mail jtyson@tampabayhistorycenter.org. Download the registration form by clicking here.
Book Group
On Thursday, March 18th, the History Center's Book Group will be meeting in the Classroom at 10:30 am to host a Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings celebration. The meeting will include tastings of dishes from the Cross Creek Cookery and a display of Cross Creek photography. In addition, Marty Sears will give brief reviews of Cross Creek, Cross Creek Cookery and Blood of My Blood. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite books or memories relating to Rawlings. Plus, Book Group members can receive 20% off the books featured in this month's program. Book Group attendance is free and open to the public.
Book Signing in the Museum Store
Join us on Saturday, March 20th from 12:00 - 4:00 pm for a book signing with Art Keeble and Mary Jo Melone who wrote the new book Baseball Was My Life: Stories from West Tampa. This book tells the history of baseball in Tampa, Florida and most importantly, the stories of the creation and success of the West Tampa Little League.
Spring Break Camp
Bring your kids who are in grades 3rd through 5th for a Spring Break Camp titled "Tampa's Urban Treasures." Attendees will explore Tampa's many traditions through a week full of exciting games and creative crafts at the History Center. From a day in the life of pioneer to Seminole culture and Ybor City immigrant life, attendees will even work as achaeologists while they hunt for Tampa's treasures in our galleries. The group will also explore outside of the History Center's walls with field trips to local urban historic sites. The camp is held from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm with before and after care available. The cost to attend is $135 per student for members and $150 per student for non-members. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact our Assistant Curator of Education, Jennifer Tyson, at 813.675.8980 or jtyson@tampabayhistorycenter.org.Book Release Reception
On Saturday, May 22nd from 12:00 until 4:00 pm, join us for a book release reception at the Museum Store for Mark McGinty who will be signing his new publication The Cigar Maker. This novel captures the spirit of Ybor City by telling the story of a young Cuban rebel who settles in Tampa in the late 19th century.