Tampa 250 Years Ago to Now

This episode of Tampa Tea, a podcast by the City of Tampa, features Rodney Kite-Powell, official Hillsborough County Historian and director of the Touchton Map Library at the Tampa Bay History Center, for a deep dive into the history of Tampa.

From Florida’s earliest days as a colonial territory to the ambitious vision behind the creation of Davis Islands in the 1920s, and how Tampa celebrated the nation’s bicentennial on July 4, 1976, Rodney shares the moments and people that helped shape the community we call home.

Whether you’re a lifelong Tampa native or just getting to know the Tampa Bay area, this episode offers a new appreciation for the history beneath your feet.