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Madame Fortune Taylor Walking Tour
Celebrate Women’s History Month by tracing the journey of Fortune Taylor, a formerly enslaved person who was a true Tampa pioneer, business owner, and community leader. She acquired over 30 acres on the Hillsborough River’s eastern bank in the 1800s.
Our 90-minute walking tour highlights Taylor’s homestead location, the origin of Fortune Street in downtown Tampa, and the Fortune Taylor Bridge.
The tour starts at 10 a.m., accommodating up to 25 participants for a one-mile walk on sidewalks and streets. Wear comfortable walking gear.
The tour’s starting point will be emailed with your eTicket.
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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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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.
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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.
