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Living History Saturday: J.C. Newman
Join Holden Rasmussen, J.C. Newman company historian and certified tobacconist, for Living History Saturday on Aug. 24. He will present “A World Without Cigars: Ybor City From 1953-1984,” exploring the social and cultural changes in Ybor City following the departure of the cigar industry in the 1960s. Discover the profound impact of this shift on the community and its legacy.
Your journey through time awaits! Explore local history brought to life by in-gallery historians on selected Saturdays. Presentations are at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Their stories offer more than just a museum experience and are included with general admission tickets.
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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.
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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.
