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Tampa Bay History

St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club turns 100

While sliding biscuits seems like something you would do at the breakfast table, it is actually the centerpiece of a relaxing sport that has been played in St. Petersburg for …

Jan 28, 2024

Education

Join the journey of learning and discussion with the Black History Book Club

Starting Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, this initiative promises to be a beacon of knowledge, reflection, and community engagement in the heart of Tampa Bay.

Jan 26, 2024

Tampa Bay History

The ships of Jose Gaspar

Many things distinguish pirates from typical brigands, highwaymen, or common thieves, but the main one–and the biggest–is their ship. Tampa’s Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla is no exception, as they …

Jan 21, 2024

Tampa Bay History

Gasparilla floats through the years

Colorful floats carrying bead-throwing pirates and a whole host of others have been a mainstay of Gasparilla for decades.

Jan 14, 2024

Press Release

The third annual Black History Month Reception welcomes Sen. Joyner

A celebration of legacy, leadership, and culture on Feb. 23, 2024 (TAMPA, Jan. 4, 2024) – The Tampa Bay History Center is proud to announce the third annual Black History …

Jan 04, 2024

Videos

Latest video from St. James @ Encore history talks

A remarkable event unfolded at St. James @ Encore, celebrating the history and enduring resilience of Tampa's first Black churches.

Dec 15, 2023

Tampa Bay History

Decades of Florida history preserved

Richard D. Reddick, Jr.’s remarkable postcard collection finds a permanent home at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Oct 30, 2023

Exhibitions

History Center acquires extraordinary, rare map

The Tampa Bay History Center has recently acquired one of Florida’s oldest and most important maps.

Oct 30, 2023

Exhibitions

‘Decade of Change: Florida in the 1920s’ opens Nov. 4

Bootleggers flooded cities with prohibited booze, flappers danced to jazz, and workers erected bungalows and Mediterranean Revival-style suburban homes in Florida in the 1920s.

Oct 26, 2023

Press Release

‘Decade of Change: Florida in the 1920s’ opening next month

Scheduled to open its doors on November 4, 2023, Decade of Change offers a fascinating exploration of Florida's first modern decade. From the lively jazz tunes of the Roaring Twenties to the architectural evolution witnessed in the construction of bungalows and Mediterranean Revival-style homes, the exhibition provides a snapshot of the diverse facets that defined Florida in the 1920s.