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The April 29 discussion at St. James @ Encore will feature “The Miseducation of the Negro” by Carter G. Woodson.
Savor a glass of Columbia Restaurant's signature sangría in the History Center’s Lykes Atrium, followed by an insightful gallery talk by Rodney Kite-Powell, director of the Touchton Map Library. Scheduled from 6-7:15 p.m., this event delves into the transformative 1920s Florida land boom, exploring its impact on nearly every facet of life in Florida. Join …
Step into history with the Rough Riders, the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, which spent five days in 1898 in Tampa en route to the Spanish-American War—the only unit to see combat in the US Army during that conflict. Delve into their daily drills and historical preparations at Vila Brothers Park. Engage with The Tampa Rough …
Join Fred Hearns, Curator of Black History, and Tamra Schweiberger, Tampa Field Office director for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, plus a panel of experts to mark the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This informative program occurs on June 6 at 6:30 p.m. in TECO Hall at the History Center. …
June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of WWII’s D-Day landing along the Normandy coast. Join Art and Meg Durshimer, along with local living historians, as they share stories, anecdotes, and military and civilian information about this important day in U.S. history. GET TICKETS Your journey through time awaits! Explore local history brought to life by …
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 …
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.
