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  • Tracing Florida Journeys

    Florida Conversations: Tracing Florida Journeys

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

    Dr. Leslie Poole shares research spanning the colonial period to the 20th century, focusing on explorers and travelers who documented their experiences in Florida. Her work reveals how the state’s landscapes have changed over time, contrasting historical Florida with the Florida of today. Dr. Poole’s narrative provides insights into Florida’s natural history and evolving human …

  • Sangría and Stories

    Sangria and Stories: Invisible Immigrants

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

    Enjoy a glass of Columbia Restaurant’s signature sangria before a gallery talk with Michelle Hearn, Director of Curatorial Affairs. Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945) exhibits the untold stories of the Spanish American diaspora from the turn of the 20th century. Advanced tickets are required. GET TICKETS

    $20

  • Brandon Homestead (1913)

    [SOLD OUT] Hillsborough History Talk: Founding Families

    Stowers Funeral Home 401 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL, United States

    Discover the stories of Hillsborough County’s earliest settlers at Hillsborough History Talk: Founding Families on Sunday, April 6, from 4 to 6 p.m., with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. Set in one of Brandon’s oldest surviving homes, the Brandon Homestead, built in 1876, now Stowers Funeral Home at 401 W. Brandon Blvd., this special program …

    Free

  • Ybor City of Past & Present

    HCC Ybor Campus 2112 N. 15th Street, Tampa, FL, United States

    An Evening in Conversation with Sarah McNamara Explore the important role of women in Ybor City's history at a special event featuring Sarah McNamara, historian and author of "Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South." Moderated by Carmen Alvarez, founder of "tomesandtextiles," this engaging conversation will delve into Latina heritage, labor, and culture in Tampa's …

    Free
  • Frank E. Duckwall Foundation Lecture & Reception

    Frank E. Duckwall Foundation Lecture & Reception

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

    Join us for a special reception exclusively for members and friends of the Tampa Bay History Center, followed by our Annual Frank E. Duckwall Lecture. This year, we're delighted to welcome The Honorable E.J. Salcines, who will present a fascinating historical overview inspired by our current exhibition, Invisible Immigrants: Spaniards in the U.S. (1868–1945), highlighting …

    Free
  • History in 60

    Investigating Historic Florida: A Journey Through Its Authors

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

    Examine the connections between Florida’s varied landscapes, turbulent past, and the authors who brought its stories to life. This presentation looks at the work of writers who drew lasting inspiration from the state—from Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ernest Hemingway to John D. MacDonald, Carl Hiaasen, and Elmore Leonard. Their work reveals how …

    Free