Hands-On Activities

During the Age of Exploration, sailors, like pirates and explorers, would sometimes not see a dock for months. Without a refrigerator, they needed something to eat that would last for longer periods of time, so they made hard tack or ship’s biscuits. 

In the Treasure Seekers exhibit, you can learn all about the pirates! Here are directions to make your own pirate sword at home!

Did you know? The Tampa Bay History Center is the only cartographic center in the Southeastern United States! Our Touchton Map Library’s collection consists of thousands of maps, charts, atlases, and other cartographic materials. 

Long ago, in the pioneer days, people used the same type of soap for many purposes, including house cleaning, laundry, dishes, and hygiene.