Florida Conversations: Why Tampa Bay’s History is America’s First History

Many Floridians are unaware of their state’s deep Spanish roots. Author Dr. Kevin Kokomoor will discuss important Spanish legacies unique to the Tampa Bay area on Jan. 10 at 6:30 …

Dec 18, 2023

Education

A new season of Florida Conversations dives deeper into our past

Florida's history is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads from diverse communities, cultures, and eras. The Tampa Bay History Center continues to be a beacon of knowledge and exploration, inviting history enthusiasts to delve into the intriguing stories that have shaped the Sunshine State.

Aug 22, 2023

Florida Conversations: Florida in the 1920s

Join History Center historians to take a look at Florida history in the 1920s, from prohibition and bootleggers to dance tunes and fashion.

Aug 21, 2023

Florida Conversations: Tampa’s Soulwalk

Fred Hearns and Robin Nigh discuss the Soulwalk arts and heritage "trail"–nearly 100 stops tell the history of Tampa's Black communities.

Aug 21, 2023

Florida Conversations: Florida History Is Latino History

Historian and author Sarah McNamara, Ph.D., joins emcee Carmen Alvarez and James López, Ph.D., for a discussion about her new book, Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South. The new …

Jun 22, 2023