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Living History Saturday: Rough Riders Spend a Week in Tampa
May 18 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
$16.95Step into history with the Rough Riders, the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, which spent five days in 1898 in Tampa en route to the Spanish-American War—the only unit to see combat in the US Army during that conflict. Delve into their daily drills and historical preparations at Vila Brothers Park. Engage with The Tampa Rough Riders for a vibrant recount of the regiment’s formation and legacy—a captivating local perspective on Teddy Roosevelt’s presidential journey.
Your journey through time awaits! Explore local history brought to life by in-gallery historians on selected Saturdays. Presentations 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 your admission.
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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.
