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Central Avenue Walking Tour

Walking Tour: Central Avenue

On this guided walk, you will explore the Encore neighborhood, once known as “the scrub,” and uncover the music, culture, and daily life that shaped the community from the 1890s through the 1960s.

Walking Tour: Central Avenue

The Tampa Bay History Center is proud to offer walking tours that highlight the powerful stories of Tampa’s Black community. A fan favorite, the Encore Tampa tour takes you into 

Walking Tour: Central Avenue

Step into the heart of Tampa’s Black history on a guided 90-minute walking tour through the Encore neighborhood and historic Central Avenue, once known as “the scrub.” Explore stories of jazz clubs, community leaders, and everyday life from the 1890s to the 1960s as you stroll brick streets and Perry Harvey Sr. Park.

Central Avenue Walking Tour

Explore the city’s Central Park neighborhood and the history of Tampa’s historic Black community along Central Avenue. Discover tales of the area’s musical references, which offer insights into African-American life 

Central Avenue Walking Tour

Explore the city’s Central Park neighborhood and the history of Tampa’s historic Black community along Central Avenue. Discover tales of the area’s musical references, which offer insights into African-American life 

Central Avenue Walking Tour

Embark on a journey through Tampa’s historic Central Avenue district, once celebrated as the “Harlem of the South.” Explore the rich narrative of this African-American community from the 1890s through 

Central Avenue Walking Tour

Embark on a journey through Tampa’s historic Central Avenue district, once celebrated as the “Harlem of the South.” Explore the rich narrative of this African-American community from the 1890s through 

Central Avenue Walking Tour

Embark on a journey through Tampa’s historic Central Avenue district, once celebrated as the “Harlem of the South.” Explore the rich narrative of this African-American community from the 1890s through 

Central Avenue Walking Tour

Tour “the Harlem of the South,” Tampa’s Central Avenue district. Learn about life in Tampa’s African-American community from the 1890s to the 1960s with stops including the Robert W. Saunders, 

Central Avenue Walking Tour

Tour “the Harlem of the South,” Tampa’s Central Avenue district. Learn about life in Tampa’s African-American community from the 1890s to the 1960s with stops including the Robert W. Saunders, 

History Adventure Camp

Camp season is here, and there’s plenty for young explorers to discover at the Tampa Bay History Center. History Adventure Camp brings Florida stories out of the classroom and into the museum galleries through hands-on activities, games, and discovery. Space is limited to keep groups small, so register today and send your camper on a history adventure this summer.

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