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September 19 Join USF Florida Studies Program at the Tampa Bay History Center for a conversation about The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers, with three devoted fans—Andrew T. Huse, Bárbara C. Cruz, and Jeff Houck—sort...

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A Taste of Florida Lunch and Learn
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September 25 Set sail aboard Craft’s inaugural history lunch cruise featuring narration by one of Florida’s most esteemed historians, Rodney Kite-Powell. From tales of Henry Plant’s railroad to the evolution...

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CRAFT: History Lunch Cruise
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September 28 Join inventor and Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Israel Morejon on Sept. 28 to explore his latest innovations. Learn about his self-guided missile technology that enhances safety, medical devices...

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Living History Saturday: Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
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October 2 Presented by Kristen Hare, journalist, author, and Florida travel writer Since the late 1800s, tourists have been traveling to the Sunshine State for rest, sun, and fun. Over the years, Florida's hotels,...

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Florida Conversations: Hotels, Motels and Inns of Florida
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October 8 Putting Florida on the Map: The Story Behind the Hernan Cortes Map of the Gulf Few maps surpass the importance of the one created to accompany Hernán Cortés's 1522 letter to Spain's King Charles V....

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Nell Ward Lecture on Cartography
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OLLI-USF: Tampa Navigates Prohibition Laws and Loopholes
Event Series OLLI-USF: Tampa Navigates Prohibition Laws and Loopholes

OLLI-USF: Tampa Navigates Prohibition Laws and Loopholes

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa

Discover the captivating story of how Tampa navigated the era of Prohibition, exploring its origins, inventive strategies, colorful personalities, and enduring impact. Delve into a world where every stratum of society, from housewives to rumrunners, moonshiners, saloon keepers, cops, and judges, played a part in this transformative period in our history. History Center docents Shelley …

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AARP Tampa Bay
Event Series AARP Tampa Bay Day

AARP Tampa Bay Day

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa

The Tampa Bay History Center will host AARP Tampa Bay Day, offering free admission to AARP members. Participants can register online to take advantage of this opportunity to explore the region's history. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a day of learning and discovery at no cost.   SIGN UP    JOIN AARP 

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Florida Conversations: Hotels, Motels and Inns of Florida

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa

Presented by Kristen Hare, journalist, author, and Florida travel writer Since the late 1800s, tourists have been traveling to the Sunshine State for rest, sun, and fun. Over the years, Florida's hotels, motels, and inns have provided them with a home away from home. Discover more than 60 historic properties across the state that still …

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**Galleries are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas and open until 3 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

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College Student: $14.95
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Youth (7-17): $12.95
Child (0-6): Free
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**First responders and veterans may receive discounted admission at Visitor Services.

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