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Join Art and Meg Durshimer as they share stories from the Vietnam era. Three 30-minute presentations will happen throughout the afternoon and are included with gallery admission. MUSEUM TICKETS
Many Floridians are unaware of their state's deep Spanish roots. Author Dr. Kevin Kokomoor will discuss important Spanish legacies unique to the Tampa Bay area on Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in TECO Hall at the History Center. Learn how Spanish seafarers interacted with the region and how shipwrecks impacted the west coast of Florida …
Authors Cheryl Bartlam du Bois and Debra Ann Pawlak will focus on the early years of the American Revolution. With pirates soon invading Tampa Bay, learn about the democratic governance of pirate ships and how privateers were instrumental in winning independence for the U.S. Also, discover how Florida stayed loyal to British rule during the …
Join us at the inaugural session of the Black History Book Club at St. James @ Encore. Our first meeting is on Monday, February 26, 2024, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. We'll explore "Up From Slavery" by Booker T. Washington, led by Fred Hearns. The club aims to foster understanding and connection through discussions. Meetings …
Resident David E. Barclay, Ph.D., is an excellent storyteller who will share his family history while connecting to the challenge of acknowledging one's ancestors, whether Confederate or Union. On Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m., his talk in TECO Hall at the History Center includes many notable Tampa names, including the Ashley and Jackson families. In-Person …
Embark on a journey through Florida travel and tourism in the 1920s. Join Tim Heintz, regional Tin Can Tourists historian, as he shares stories of the many tourists steaming into …
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.
