Tampa Bay History Center author - Billy Somerville

About Billy Somerville

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

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 Tampa Bay area.

For all media inquiries, please call, email, or text Billy to reach a History Center historian.

Articles by Billy Somerville

Press Release

Tampa Bay History Center named one of nation’s Best History Museums by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

The Tampa Bay History Center has been recognized as one of the 10 best history museums in the United States, ranking in USA TODAY’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The announcement places the History Center among the nation’s most celebrated cultural institutions, as voted by the public.

Feb 19, 2025

Press Release

‘Invisible Immigrants’ opening weekend welcomes families from across the country to Tampa

The Invisible Immigrants exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center opens March 1 and runs through Aug. 3, 2025, highlighting Spanish emigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Feb 12, 2025

Membership

Dive into adventure: Tampa Bay History Center members save big at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Are you ready to embark on an underwater journey like no other? Tampa Bay History Center members, we have an exclusive offer just for you! Your membership card is now …

Jan 23, 2025

Press Release

Tampa Bay History Center announces leadership transition, nationwide search

After 20 years of service and innovative storytelling across West Central Florida, C.J. Roberts will lead North Carolina’s statewide network of history museums TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2025)— C.J. Roberts, …

Jan 14, 2025

Press Release

Tampa Bay History Center to host fourth annual Black History Month Reception

TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 1, 2025) —The Tampa Bay History Center will host its fourth annual Black History Month Reception on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at 801 Water St., Tampa. The …

Jan 01, 2025

Press Release

Explore Chinsegut Hill Historic Site: Weekend house tours are back!

Located in the scenic hills of Hernando County, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site offers a glimpse into Florida’s past.

Oct 24, 2024

Education Tampa Bay History

Upcoming events still on at the Tampa Bay History Center

As the community continues its recovery, we want to reassure you that our upcoming talks, tours, and annual gala will proceed as planned at our Water Street location.

Oct 17, 2024

Press Release

Tampa Bay History Center to close at noon ahead of Hurricane Milton

The Tampa Bay History Center will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall.

Oct 06, 2024

Press Release

Tampa Bay History Center and Columbia Cafe reopen after Hurricane Helene

The Tampa Bay History Center, located at 801 Water Street, will reopen on Sunday, Sept. 29, following a three-day closure due to Hurricane Helene.

Sep 28, 2024

Press Release

Tampa Bay History Center to remain closed on Saturday following Hurricane Helene

The Tampa Bay History Center will remain closed through Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

Sep 27, 2024