Central Avenue Walking Tour
Take a journey through Tampa’s historic Central Avenue district, known as the “Harlem of the South.” Delve into the tales of this African American community from the 1890s to the …
Tampa’s Black History Museum
Central Avenue Walking Tour
Take a journey through Tampa’s historic Central Avenue district, known as the “Harlem of the South.” Delve into the tales of this African American community from the 1890s to the …
Café con Tampa: Creating Tampa’s Black History Museum
In Tampa’s Central Park neighborhood, a new museum is taking shape across from Perry Harvey Sr. Park on Central Avenue. Curators at the Tampa Bay History Center are set to …
Black History Book Club: “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”
The Black History Book Club invites Tampa Bay residents to join its sessions, emphasizing an inclusive approach to learning and discussion. Participation is free, and the initiative serves as a platform for …
Black History Book Club: “Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story”
The Black History Book Club invites Tampa Bay residents to join its sessions, emphasizing an inclusive approach to learning and discussion. Participation is free, and the initiative serves as a platform for …
Archives Awareness Week: 1924: Life in Tampa’s Scrub Community
Fred Hearns, curator of Black history for the Tampa Bay History Center, and Ashley Morrow, program manager for Tampa’s Black History Museum, will discuss the lives of Black residents in …
Press Release
Historic announcement launches Tampa’s Black History Museum initiative
The Tampa Bay History Center and Tampa Housing Authority announced their collaborative effort to establish Tampa’s Black History Museum.
Black History Book Club: “Open Season”
The Black History Book Club invites Tampa Bay residents to join its sessions, emphasizing an inclusive approach to learning and discussion. Participation is free, and the initiative serves as a platform for …