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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 …
Putting Florida on the Map: The Story Behind the Hernan Cortes Map of the Gulf Postponed due to Hurricane Milton. All event registrants will be notified via email when this event is rescheduled. Few maps surpass the importance of the one created to accompany Hernán Cortés's 1522 letter to Spain's King Charles V. That map, …
Fred Hearns, curator of Black history, will interview Ray Arsenault, Ph.D., author of the new book "John Lewis: In Search of the Beloved Community," along with Roselia Kennedy, Ph.D., a USF professor and sister of Bernard LaFayette, Ph.D. This discussion will provide perspectives on the struggle for civil rights for Black people in Tampa and …
Join us for Living History Saturday at the Tampa Bay History Center, where Carol Mahler, museum and research library coordinator for the DeSoto County Historical Society, will take you back to the early days of World War II. Before the U.S. entered the war, Royal Air Force cadets trained in Arcadia, Florida, under the Arnold …
The Black History Book Club invites Tampa Bay residents to join its sessions, emphasizing an inclusive approach to learning and discussion. Participation is free, and the initiative serves as a platform for …
Enjoy a glass of Columbia Restaurant’s signature sangria before a gallery talk with Rodney Kite-Powell, director of the Touchton Map Library. Learn how the Gulf States, particularly Florida, played a crucial role in the history and development of the United States and North America. Advanced tickets are required. GET TICKETS
Tampa’s Forgotten Saloon Magnate and City Builder Join us on Nov. 2 at noon for an engaging talk by Robert Mugge on his great-grandfather, the first Robert Mugge and the "saloon magnate of Tampa." Based on Mugge’s second book, “Saloon Man: A German Immigrant Battles the Limits of Liberty, 1870 to 1915,” this program covers …
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.
**First responders and veterans may receive discounted admission at Visitor Services.
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.
