A new season of Florida Conversations dives deeper into our past
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Florida’s history is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads from diverse communities, cultures, and eras. The Tampa Bay History Center continues to be a beacon of knowledge and exploration, inviting history enthusiasts to delve into the intriguing stories that have shaped the Sunshine State. The new season of Florida Conversations offers a deep dive into various aspects of Florida’s history, highlighting its Latino heritage, celebrating the rich culture of Tampa’s Black communities, and revisiting the roaring 1920s. We’ll give you a sneak peek into some of the exciting events lined up for the next few months.
Florida Conversations: The Story of an Estuary and Its People
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesHistory and nature intertwine in Tampa Bay and on its shores. There is no understanding of one without the other. Historian Evan P. Bennett, Ph.D., will uncover the deep-rooted relationships between water, land, and people to show how people have lived and worked on Tampa Bay over two millennia and consider how they might continue …
Florida Conversations: John Lewis: In Search of the Beloved Community
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesFred Hearns, curator of Black history, will interview Ray Arsenault, Ph.D., author of the new book "John Lewis: In Search of the Beloved Community," along with Roselia Kennedy, Ph.D., a USF professor and sister of Bernard LaFayette, Ph.D. This discussion will provide perspectives on the struggle for civil rights for Black people in Tampa and …
Florida Conversations: A New Perspective of V.M. Ybor and His City
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesJoin Glen Westfall, Ph.D., as he unravels the tale of Don Vicente Martinez Ybor, tracing the Cuban cigar industry's migration to Florida and its impact on the state's industrial rise by 1900. Explore preservation efforts for Ybor City and the Ybor City State Museum in this enlightening lecture. Save your seat for this talk on …
AARP Florida, WUSF Public Media, and USF Libraries provide support for Florida Conversions.
The History Center’s Florida Conversations series continues to be a free lecture series for those seeking to unravel the multifaceted history of Florida. So please mark your calendars, whether you’re attending in person or virtually, for a journey through time that promises to be as informative as it is captivating.