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OLLI-USF Courses

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USF (OLLI-USF) is a member-based learning community for adults aged 50+. It offers classes, workshops, lectures, events, and social networking. OLLI provides high-quality, low-cost learning opportunities for seasoned adults across West Central Florida.

The History Center will offer three OLLI-USF virtual courses this spring. Course registration is conducted through the USF OLLI website. History Center members can have their OLLI-USF member fee (not the course fee) waived by calling Charisse Dixon at (813) 974-5848.

OLLI-USF: History of the Florida Everglades

Delve into the rich history of the Florida Everglades, from its significance to Indigenous People to the impact of early development and land use. Learners will explore how historical decisions 

OLLI-USF: Mapping the American Sea

The crucial role of the Gulf of Mexico is often overlooked in the study of American history. Tampa Bay History Center (TBHC) historian Rodney Kite-Powell discusses the Mapping the American 

OLLI-USF: The Noble Disaster in Tampa: Prohibition

Tampa had a reputation for being a semi-lawless, wide-open town long before the era of Prohibition. The city certainly lived up to its reputation, with bootleggers and the Ku Klux 

OLLI-USF: Holiday Traditions in Florida and Tampa

Join the History Center’s docents and guest speakers as we discover Tampa’s distinctive holiday spirit in our course, Holiday Traditions in Florida and Tampa. Explore the cherished traditions and past 

OLLI-USF: Tampa Navigates Prohibition Laws and Loopholes

Discover the captivating story of how Tampa navigated the era of Prohibition, exploring its origins, inventive strategies, colorful personalities, and enduring impact. Delve into a world where every stratum of 

OLLI-USF: Florida’s Land Boom

Tampa grew a lot in the early 1900s – its neighborhoods, homes, and hotels. Historian Rodney Kite-Powell will share these changes using artifacts and maps from that era. History Center 

OLLI-USF: Florida in the 1920s

Bootleggers flooded Florida with illegal booze, flappers danced to jazz, and workers erected the first elaborate Art Deco buildings in Florida in the 1920s. At the same time, Mediterranean fruit 

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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Pirates and Explorers Camp at the Tampa Bay History Center