City of Tampa’s Archives Awareness Week: July 14-20
Since its establishment in 1987, the City of Tampa Archives and Records Division has been dedicated to chronicling the city’s growth and diverse heritage through historical preservation. The Archives’ role in safeguarding Tampa’s past takes center stage each year during Archives Awareness Week, an initiative launched in 1992 by the City of Tampa Archives Advisory Committee.
This annual event underscores the importance of archives in our community, emphasizing their role in identifying, preserving, and conserving crucial historical records. Throughout the week, local archives open their doors to the public, offering a firsthand look at Tampa’s history through engaging exhibits and educational programs.
This year’s Archives Awareness Week centers on 1924, a period in Tampa’s evolution currently highlighted in its Decade of Change: Florida in the 1920s exhibit.
Click here for the complete list of events happening across the City.
Preserving Tampa’s Black History: Boots on the Ground Campaign
Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United StatesJoin us Tuesday, July 15, at 6 p.m. at Tampa’s Black History Museum, 1213 N. Central Ave., as we kick off the “Boots on the Ground for Our History” campaign. …
100 Years of Booker T. Washington School
Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United StatesJoin us Wednesday, July 16, at 5:30 p.m. at Tampa’s Black History Museum, 1213 N. Central Ave., as we celebrate 100 years of Booker T. Washington School’s legacy with Fred …
“Invisible Immigrants:” Exclusive Exhibit Tour
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesTake an exclusive guided tour of “Invisible Immigrants: Spaniards in the U.S. (1868–1945)” with curator Michelle Hearn. This special exhibit debuted in the U.S. at the Tampa Bay History Center. …
Latina Legacies: Brunch, Book, and Film Premiere with Dr. Sarah McNamara
Centro Asturiano de Tampa 1913 N Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL, United StatesJoin the Centro Asturiano for free brunch and mimosas as Dr. Sarah McNamara discusses Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South with Manny Leto, executive director of Preserve the ‘Burg. …
All events are free and open to the public, with limited space and some requiring advance registration. For more information, visit Archives Awareness Week.
Join us in celebrating Archives Awareness Week as we rediscover the history that has shaped Tampa into today’s vibrant city.
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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...