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  • Florida Conversations: Work, War, Wit, Wisdom: Lessons and Legacies from Ybor City

    Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States
    Virtual Event

    Presented by the Tampa Bay History Center and USF Libraries, this free program is part of the Florida Conversations series, underwritten by the Tampa Bay History Center Endowment Fund at the University of South Florida with media sponsorship from WUSF Public Broadcasting. In this special program, Rodney Kite-Powell interviews Donna Piñero Parrino, author of Work, …

  • Black History Book Club: “Malcolm X: The Last Speeches”

    Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

    Join us at the Tampa Bay History Center in October to discuss the book "Malcolm x: The Last Speeches" and be apart of our Black History Book Club.

  • Man in red canoe grapples with oversized fish in vintage 1944 postcard captioned The Fishing is Great Here
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    Florida Conversations: Stories of Florida’s Fishing Culture

    Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Step inside TECO Hall or join online for Stories of Florida’s fishing culture, part of the Tampa Bay History Center’s 2025 Florida Conversations series. This lively panel brings together experts from Florida Fish and Wildlife and Florida Folklore to share the stories, traditions, and lasting appeal of fishing across the state. From coastal communities to inland waters, discover how Florida’s fishing heritage continues to shape its people and culture.

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    Florida Conversations: A Motion Picture Paradise!

    Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Florida has long been a hidden player in shaping film and television. Join historian David Morton, Ph.D., as he uncovers the state’s cinematic legacy, from Jacksonville’s early studios to South Florida’s modern television boom.

  • Black History Book Club: “Passing”

    Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

    Join the Tampa Bay History Center’s next Black History Book Talk group and help celebrate the 150th birthday of the Father of Black History – Dr. Carter G. Woodson -- on Monday, December 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m. All activities will be held at Tampa’s Black History Museum, 1213 N. Central Avenue. Parking is complimentary. The …

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    History as a Joke: Snow Show

    Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

    Laugh your way into the holidays with Tampa comedians Johnny B, John J. Murray, and Matt Fernandez, joined by the History Center’s Rodney Kite-Powell. This one-night show revisits Tampa’s infamous 1958 Snow Show, blending humor and history for a festive night you won’t forget.

    $10