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Latina Legacies: Brunch, Book, and Film Premiere with Dr. Sarah McNamara
Join the Centro Asturiano for free brunch and mimosas as Dr. Sarah McNamara discusses Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South with Manny Leto, executive director of Preserve the ‘Burg. The event will premiere a short film on the history of the 1937 Antifascist March and highlight the importance of preserving the stories of the Latinas who shaped Ybor City. Book signing and author meet and greet to follow the event. Guests must register in advance to reserve seating (and a cocktail).
About Archives Awareness Week
The City of Tampa celebrates Archives Awareness Week each year in mid-July, coinciding with the city’s birthday. In 2025, Tampa marks its 138th year since its founding on July 15, 1887. Established in 1992 by the City of Tampa Archives Advisory Committee, Archives Awareness Week highlights the importance of preserving Tampa’s history and government records. Led by Archives and Records, a division of the City Clerk’s Office, the week features exhibits and programs presented by local institutions showcasing the value of archives in preserving community heritage.
This year’s participating organizations include Centro Asturiano de Tampa, the City of Tampa, the Henry B. Plant Museum, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Museum, Sacred Heart Church Historical Society, the Tampa Bay History Center, the Tampa Firefighters Museum, Tampa International Airport, the Tampa Museum of Art, the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library, and USF Libraries.
Additional support is provided by Bookends: Literature & Libations, Preserve the ‘Burg, Shuffle, and the Ybor City Historical Society.
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.
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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.
