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What is Blue Star Museums all about?

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families.

Tampa Bay History

Dobyville: One of Tampa’s forgotten Black neighborhoods

Some find it surprising that Tampa's White elite were not the only people to find a home in Hyde Park during the early years of the neighborhood. Many of Tampa's Black residents lived in the Dobyville section of the neighborhood.

Jun 06, 2023

Tampa Bay History

Black business district grew from the roots of segregation

Much has been written about the heyday of the Central Avenue business district, the main business and recreation center for Tampa’s African American community through the 1960s. The story of …

May 30, 2023

Press Release

Tampa Bay’s newest Black history exhibit opens on Water Street

This expansive exhibit is a first for the Tampa Bay area and will anchor the History Center’s third-floor galleries on Water Street.

May 30, 2023

Tampa Bay History

Tampa’s overlooked boom-time neighborhood

Nestled among sprawling oaks and curved roads with names like Fairway, Fore, and Bogie lies an interesting neighborhood whose homes, judging by their general sizes and ages, belie the area’s …

May 26, 2023

Tampa Bay History

The rocky romance of D. P. Davis and Elizabeth Nelson

Of the dozens of stories perpetuated about Davis Islands developer David P. Davis, few are as salacious as the ones that surround his marriage, divorce, and remarriage to Elizabeth Nelson.

Apr 05, 2023

Tampa Bay History

Florida’s early American Indians

The two largest native groups were the Timucua and the Calusa. The Timucua lived in northern Florida and the Calusa in southern Florida.

Mar 31, 2023

Tampa Bay History

Tampa Bay: Body of water or regional identity?

Tampa or Tampa Bay. The actual name of a city or an invented regional moniker?

Mar 31, 2023

Tampa Bay History

Kate Jackson: A woman well ahead of her time

Born in 1857 to pioneering parents, Kate Jackson was a bold leader and entrepreneur in Tampa, Fla.

Mar 27, 2023

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Navigating your visit to the Tampa Bay History Center with ParkWhiz

The ultimate guide to stress-free parking Visiting the Tampa Bay History Center promises an enriching journey. To ensure that your exploration starts off seamlessly, managing the mundane yet crucial aspect …