Florida Conversations

Join this free monthly lecture series at the Tampa Bay History Center’s TECO Hall or watch from home as the brightest minds share their insight and research into Florida history.

Florida Conversations: An Evening with Mac Stone

Join the Tampa Bay History Center for an evening with award-winning National Geographic photographer Mac Stone as he takes us deep into the last old-growth cypress swamps of the American South.

Aug 26, 2026

Florida Conversations: How Tampa Moves

Explore how transportation has shaped Tampa and what the future of mobility could mean for the city. Moderated by Garrett Greco, host of the Tampa Bay Developer podcast, “How Tampa …

Aug 18, 2026

Education

Florida Conversations: Racing’s Black Pioneers

This February, Florida Conversations complements the latest temporary exhibition, The Sport of Kings and Queens, with a closer look at Black pioneers of Thoroughbred racing. Join the History Center Feb. …

Feb 05, 2026

Gallery Open House and Florida Conversations

Join us for a special reception for members and friends celebrating the newest temporary exhibition, America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation. Guests are also invited to …

Feb 04, 2026

Florida Conversations: The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers

Join this season’s Florida Conversations for an exploration of African American history in Thoroughbred racing. This program features Roda Ferraro, director of the Keeneland Library and curator of The Heart …

Dec 30, 2025

Florida Conversations: The Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Join this season’s Florida Conversations to learn more about landscaping in Florida. Explore how the land-grant and Extension system emerged from 19th- and early 20th-century legislation with speaker Michael Masucci, …

Dec 17, 2025

Florida Conversations: Stories of Florida’s Fishing Culture

Step inside TECO Hall or join online for Stories of Florida’s fishing culture, part of the Tampa Bay History Center’s 2025 Florida Conversations series. This lively panel brings together experts from Florida Fish and Wildlife and Florida Folklore to share the stories, traditions, and lasting appeal of fishing across the state. From coastal communities to inland waters, discover how Florida’s fishing heritage continues to shape its people and culture.

Oct 17, 2025