Tampa Bay History Center to close at noon ahead of Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2024)—The Tampa Bay History Center will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast. A flood watch and river flood warning remain in effect for the Tampa Bay area.
Please note that this precautionary closure of our facility at 801 Water Street has postponed the Nell Ward Lecture on Cartography. Check our events calendar for the latest status on upcoming talks and tours.
Pending favorable weather conditions, the History Center plans to reopen as soon as possible, prioritizing safety above all else. Stay informed and prepare for severe weather. Sign up for HCFL Alert today or visit Alert Florida to learn how to receive emergency and public safety notifications in your community.
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The Tampa Bay History Center welcomed Billy Somerville as its Director of Marketing and Communications in 2021. Billy leads the History Center’s external communication and content strategy across media channels with over a decade of experience in the...