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Volunteer training week prepares new and returning volunteers for public-facing roles throughout the History Center, including gallery interpretation, school group support, tours, education programs and visitor engagement. Participants will learn how to share exhibit content, lead conversations in the galleries and support guests of all ages as they explore the people, places and events that …
Tampa Bay History Center members can join us for our VIP Member Reception preview of "Cinema in the Sunshine State," the Tampa Bay History Center’s newest temporary exhibition, on Thursday, Sept. 17th, before it opens to the public on Sept. 19th. Discover Florida’s remarkable filmmaking history, from its early years as a rival to California …
Presented in partnership with Tip Top Canning Co., this special Pickle Party brings pickling into the History Center. Explore the history of food preservation and Tampa’s culinary traditions, enjoy museum admission, and discover the delicious connection between pickles and one of Tampa’s most iconic foods - the Cuban sandwich.
Explore Tampa's military history from the water during Craft’s history lunch cruise, narrated by Florida historian Rodney Kite-Powell. The journey begins with Fort Brooke and the early Village of Tampa, then follows the city's growth through Henry Plant's railroad era and the development of Hillsborough County. Along the way, Kite-Powell will share stories of the …
The Tampa Bay History Center Annual Gala returns with Golden Hour: Sunset in Sevilla, honoring Gala Chairs Andrea Gonzmart Williams and Beau Williams. This black-tie evening celebrates Tampa’s heritage, hospitality, and deep historical connection to Spain.
About OLLI: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of South Florida (OLLI-USF) is part of USF’s Office of University Strategic Partnerships and is powered by a dedicated team of USF employees in partnership with a passionate community of volunteers. We offer engaging, no-pressure learning experiences for adults age 50+, creating opportunities to explore new ideas, connect with peers, and stay intellectually active.
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.
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.
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.
