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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 on March 23 at 2 p.m. at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.
Florida Conversations, the History Center’s long-running free lecture series, features diverse perspectives on Florida’s history. Attend in person or join via Zoom by registering in advance. Recorded lectures are available on the History Center’s YouTube channel.
AARP Tampa Bay, WUSF Public Media, and USF Libraries sponsor the series, emphasizing their commitment to advancing knowledge of Florida’s unique history.
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**Galleries are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas and open until 3 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
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