Florida Conversations: Chitlin’ Circuit
The Tampa Bay History Center and WUSF present a program on the Florida Chitlin’ Circuit, a network of Black-owned venues that thrived during the Jim Crow era. Local and national …
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: History of Catholic-Jewish Relations in Tampa Bay
This program examines the intertwined history of Tampa’s Catholic and Jewish communities. A panel of longtime local leaders will share knowledge and personal experiences, offering insights into this unique relationship. …
Florida Conversations: Hotels, Motels and Inns of Florida
Presented by Kristen Hare, journalist, author, and Florida travel writer Since the late 1800s, tourists have been traveling to the Sunshine State for rest, sun, and fun. Over the years, …
Florida Conversations: A New Perspective of V.M. Ybor and His City
Join Glenn Westfall, Ph.D., as he unravels the tale of Don Vicente Martinez Ybor, tracing the Cuban cigar industry’s migration to Florida and its impact on the state’s industrial rise …
Florida Conversations: John Lewis: In Search of the Beloved Community
Fred Hearns, curator of Black history, will interview Ray Arsenault, Ph.D., author of the new book “John Lewis: In Search of the Beloved Community,” along with Roselia Kennedy, Ph.D., a …
Florida Conversations: The Story of an Estuary and Its People
History and nature intertwine in Tampa Bay and on its shores. There is no understanding of one without the other. Historian Evan P. Bennett, Ph.D., will uncover the deep-rooted relationships …
Florida Conversations: Tampa’s Historic Streetcars
Digital Preservation and Urban Heritage Learn about Tampa’s historic streetcar system, an iconic element of the city’s urban heritage that connects the past to the present. Residents and visitors may …
Florida Conversations: The Origins of Tampa Bay
Learn about Tampa Bay’s origins from the recent studies of an archaeological panel in the fields of paleoenvironment, Indigenous ecology, and history. This special edition of Florida Conversations is happening …
Florida Conversations: How Do We Deal with Our Confederate Ancestors? The Story of John B. Jackson
Resident David E. Barclay, Ph.D., is an excellent storyteller who will share his family history while connecting to the challenge of acknowledging one’s ancestors, whether Confederate or Union. On Feb. …
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 …
