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OLLI-USF: Tampa at the Turn of the 20th Century
January 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$30
Tampa is now a thriving modern city, but what was it like at the turn of the 20th century? This three-session course, led by History Center docents, lays out some early changes: Henry B. Plant and the railroad’s arrival, Florida’s agricultural roots, and a thriving cigar industry with a unique immigrant culture.
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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.
