Frank E. Duckwall Foundation Lecture & Reception
April 17 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
Join us for a special reception exclusively for members and friends of the Tampa Bay History Center, followed by our Annual Frank E. Duckwall Lecture. This year, we’re delighted to welcome The Honorable E.J. Salcines, who will present a fascinating historical overview inspired by our current exhibition, Invisible Immigrants: Spaniards in the U.S. (1868–1945), highlighting the unique experiences of Tampa’s immigrant community.
Registration is required; seating is limited and will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reception, 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Lecture, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Membership Information: To check your membership status, please email membership@TampaBayHistoryCenter.org. To renew by phone, call 813-675-8988, or renew online at www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/membership.
Parking Information: Public parking is conveniently available throughout the Water Street District, with hundreds of parking spaces just around the corner.
- Channelside Parking Garage – 369 S 12th St. (6-minute walk)
- Garrison Parking Lot – 615 Channelside Drive (6-minute walk)
- East Cumberland Garage – 1045 E Cumberland Ave (5-minute walk)
Click here to learn how to pay for street parking with your phone.
Click here to pre-purchase parking passes through ParkWhiz.
Related Events
Plan ahead.
Museum hours
The history center is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
**Galleries are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas and open until 3 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Admission prices
College Student: $16.95
Senior (60+): $16.95
Child (0-6): Free
Members: Free
**First responders and veterans may receive discounted admission at Visitor Services.
We can host your event.
Weddings
The History Center provides a dramatic and historic backdrop for your wedding, wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. Give your wedding a unique Tampa flair your guests will remember for a lifetime.
Corporate events
Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind Tampa experience for your next corporate event or convention party? Are you a meeting planner looking for a unique setting to host a board retreat or employee function? Located within walking distance of downtown hotels, the History Center is perfect for your next corporate event.
