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SUMMARY:Florida Conversations: Tracing Florida Journeys
DESCRIPTION: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 perspectives\, inspiring audiences to embark on their own journeys of discovery. \nFlorida Conversations is free and accessible in person and streamed live on Zoom. We thank our sponsors: USF Libraries\, WUSF Public Media\, and AARP Tampa Bay.  Additional sponsor support is graciously provided by Shelley Blood and the Lorenzo Molay Family.  \nIn-person RSVP     Zoom Sign-Up \n  \nThis is the third program in the Florida Humanities Center for the Book 2024-2025 Book Series. Participants are invited to explore our local environment through literature at programs organized in the counties of Broward\, Hillsborough\, Monroe\, Pinellas\, and Volusia. Travelers\, authors\, and adventures have been inspired by the flora and fauna of Florida since the earliest writings. Each program in this series offers an opportunity to engage in deeper discussion on how we have been inspired and lived with the everchanging natural world. \n \nThe Center for the Book Program series is organized by Florida Humanities with funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed at this conference do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/florida-conversations-tracing-florida-journeys/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T193821Z
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SUMMARY:Sangria and Stories: Invisible Immigrants
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/sangria-and-stories-invisible-immigrants/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250211T215248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T191017Z
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Hillsborough History Talk: Founding Families
DESCRIPTION: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 brings together historians and local experts to explore the families who helped shape Plant City\, Tampa\, and Brandon. \nJoin Gilbert Gott\, executive director of the Plant City History & Photo Archives\, Rodney Kite-Powell\, director of the Touchton Map Library at the Tampa Bay History Center and Hillsborough County’s official historian\, and Michael Wigh\, a historian with Preserving Brandon\, as they bring to life the stories of the people who carved out communities\, built businesses\, and left lasting legacies in the region. \nPresented in partnership with the Plant City History & Photo Archives\, Preserving Brandon\, 7th Sky Ventures\, and the Tampa Bay History Center\, this event offers a chance to step back in time and gain a deeper appreciation for the county’s past. Admission is free\, but registration is required. \nSIGN UP   PRINT THE FLYER \nPhoto courtesy of the Robert Cook family.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/hillsborough-history-talk-founding-families/
LOCATION:Stowers Funeral Home\, 401 W Brandon Blvd\, Brandon\, FL\, 33511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plant City Photo Archives":MAILTO:info@plantcityphotoarchives.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250318T185928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T190010Z
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SUMMARY:Ybor City of Past & Present
DESCRIPTION:An Evening in Conversation with Sarah McNamara\nExplore 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 vibrant historic district. \nThe event takes place Wednesday\, April 9\, at 6 p.m. at Hillsborough Community College’s Ybor City Campus\, located at 2112 N. 15th Street\, Tampa\, Florida\, in the Ybor Room of the Ybor Building. Copies of McNamara’s book will be available for purchase from Tombolo Books\, followed by a signing session. \nCo-sponsored by the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce and HCC Ybor City Campus\, this event is free and open to the public. Registration is required to receive a campus parking pass. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/ybor-city-of-past-present/
LOCATION:HCC Ybor Campus\, 2112 N. 15th Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Ybor Chamber":MAILTO:membership@ybor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250321T202257Z
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SUMMARY:Frank E. Duckwall Foundation Lecture & Reception
DESCRIPTION: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 the unique experiences of Tampa’s immigrant community. \nREGISTER NOW    ZOOM SIGN-UP \nRegistration is required; seating is limited and will be accommodated on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nReception\, 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Lecture\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM \nMembership Information: To check your membership status\, please email membership@TampaBayHistoryCenter.org. To renew by phone\, call 813-675-8988\, or renew online at www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/membership. \nParking Information: Public parking is conveniently available throughout the Water Street District\, with hundreds of parking spaces just around the corner. \n\nChannelside Parking Garage – 369 S 12th St. (6-minute walk)\nGarrison Parking Lot – 615 Channelside Drive (6-minute walk)\nEast Cumberland Garage – 1045 E Cumberland Ave (5-minute walk)\n\nClick here to learn how to pay for street parking with your phone. \nClick here to pre-purchase parking passes through ParkWhiz.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/frank-e-duckwall-foundation-lecture-reception/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Special Events,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250414T135512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T190607Z
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SUMMARY:Investigating Historic Florida: A Journey Through Its Authors
DESCRIPTION: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 Florida’s setting and history inform fiction that is both grounded and provocative. \nJoin the free “History in 60” discussion and history talk to explore how the state’s identity continues to influence American literature. Please register in advance to ensure everyone has a seat. \nRSVP NOW \nCheck-in at the Visitor Services Welcome Desk and proceed to the TECO Learning Center on the third floor.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/investigating-historic-florida-a-journey-through-its-authors/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T184500
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250331T151805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T152546Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "Women\, Race\, and Class"
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the Black History Book Club launch at Tampa’s Black History Museum on Monday\, Feb. 24\, 2025. \nSessions will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave. These discussions will occur on the last Monday of April\, June\, August\, and October\, and the second Monday in December 2025. \nThe April title is “Women\, Race & Class” by Angela Davis. Visit the Museum Store to buy a personal copy or borrow one from the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library (eBook and paperback). \nSIGN UP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-women-race-and-class/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250501T045936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T131930Z
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SUMMARY:History as a Joke: Baseball
DESCRIPTION:Step up to the plate for History as a Joke: Baseball\, an evening program set for Thursday\, May 29\, from 7 to 8 p.m. Join comedians Johnny B\, John J. Murray and Matt Fernandez from the 3 Ugly Mugs podcast\, along with the History Center’s Rodney Kite-Powell and baseball historian and author Rick Vaughn\, as they swing into one of Florida’s favorite pastimes: baseball. \nExplore Florida baseball history\, from the early days of spring training to the rise of the Tampa Bay Rays\, including legendary stories\, scandals and quirky moments that defined the game. Admission is $5. \nGET TICKETS \nPHOTO CAPTION: Elisha Matthew “Bitsy” Mott\, left\, a former Philadelphia Phillies player and instructor\, demonstrates the “Hook Slide” as Ben Podolsky of Philadelphia slides into base during a base-stealing lesson in Tampa\, Fla.\, Feb. 20\, 1948. Mott later served as a personal security guard for Elvis Presley. (State Archives of Florida)
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/history-as-a-joke-baseball/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T184500
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250331T153449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T153558Z
UID:10002570-1751304600-1751309100@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "Why we Can't Wait"
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the Black History Book Club launch at Tampa’s Black History Museum on Monday\, February 24\, 2025. \nSessions will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave. These discussions will occur on the last Monday of April\, June\, August\, and October and the second Monday in December 2025. \nThe June title is “Why We Can’t Wait” by Martin Luther King\, Jr.. Visit the Museum Store to buy a personal copy or an eBook from the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library. \nSIGN UP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-why-we-cant-wait/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20240328T142306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T184457Z
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SUMMARY:Slice of History: Pizza and Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for July 3\, 6-8 p.m.\, because the History Center’s Lykes Atrium is daring to blend free pizza with\, wait for it… history. Once you’re stuffed\, stagger over to the “Invisible Immigrants” exhibit. You’ll marvel at artifacts and trivia that will have you saying\, “wait\, that actually happened?”—as if pizza wasn’t thrilling enough. Slice of History is for young adults 18-30 seeking enlightenment (or just free food). Admission is free\, but sign up first. Bring cash for drinks; apparently\, history isn’t hydrating enough. \nSIGN UP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/slice-of-history-pizza-and-trivia/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250602T185210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T163824Z
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SUMMARY:Preserving Tampa’s Black History: Boots on the Ground Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, July 15\, at 6 p.m. at Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N. Central Ave.\, as we kick off the “Boots on the Ground for Our History” campaign. Celebrate Tampa’s birthday and discover how your personal artifacts can help preserve the stories of Tampa’s Black heritage. History Center staff will be on hand to share insights and answer questions. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED  \nAbout Archives Awareness Week\nThe City of Tampa celebrates Archives Awareness Week each year in mid-July\, coinciding with the city’s birthday. In 2025\, Tampa marks its 138th year since its founding on July 15\, 1887. Established in 1992 by the City of Tampa Archives Advisory Committee\, Archives Awareness Week highlights the importance of preserving Tampa’s history and government records. Led by Archives and Records\, a division of the City Clerk’s Office\, the week features exhibits and programs presented by local institutions showcasing the value of archives in preserving community heritage. \nThis year’s participating organizations include Centro Asturiano de Tampa\, the City of Tampa\, the Henry B. Plant Museum\, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Museum\, Sacred Heart Church Historical Society\, the Tampa Bay History Center\, the Tampa Firefighters Museum\, Tampa International Airport\, the Tampa Museum of Art\, the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library\, and USF Libraries. \nAdditional support is provided by Bookends: Literature & Libations\, Preserve the ‘Burg\, Shuffle\, and the Ybor City Historical Society. \nPHOTO: (Adobe Stock/Seventyfour)
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/preserving-tampas-black-history-boots-on-the-ground-campaign/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250602T185836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T163926Z
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SUMMARY:100 Years of Booker T. Washington School
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, July 16\, at 5:30 p.m. at Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N. Central Ave.\, as we celebrate 100 years of Booker T. Washington School’s legacy with Fred Hearns\, curator of Black History at Tampa Bay History Center\, and Ashley Morrow\, program manager of Tampa’s Black History Museum. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED \nAbout Archives Awareness Week\nThe City of Tampa celebrates Archives Awareness Week each year in mid-July\, coinciding with the city’s birthday. In 2025\, Tampa marks its 138th year since its founding on July 15\, 1887. Established in 1992 by the City of Tampa Archives Advisory Committee\, Archives Awareness Week highlights the importance of preserving Tampa’s history and government records. Led by Archives and Records\, a division of the City Clerk’s Office\, the week features exhibits and programs presented by local institutions showcasing the value of archives in preserving community heritage. \nThis year’s participating organizations include Centro Asturiano de Tampa\, the City of Tampa\, the Henry B. Plant Museum\, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Museum\, Sacred Heart Church Historical Society\, the Tampa Bay History Center\, the Tampa Firefighters Museum\, Tampa International Airport\, the Tampa Museum of Art\, the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library\, and USF Libraries. \nAdditional support is provided by Bookends: Literature & Libations\, Preserve the ‘Burg\, Shuffle\, and the Ybor City Historical Society. \nPHOTO: Booker T. Washington\, between 1905 and 1945. (Photo by Harris & Ewing\, courtesy of the Library of Congress\, https://www.loc.gov/item/2016857180)
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/100-years-of-booker-t-washington-school/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250602T191956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T095654Z
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SUMMARY:"Invisible Immigrants:" Exclusive Exhibit Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take an exclusive guided tour of “Invisible Immigrants: Spaniards in the U.S. (1868–1945)” with curator Michelle Hearn. This special exhibit debuted in the U.S. at the Tampa Bay History Center. Guests must register in advance to join the tour. \nGALLERY TOUR RSVP \nAbout Archives Awareness Week\nThe City of Tampa celebrates Archives Awareness Week each year in mid-July\, coinciding with the city’s birthday. In 2025\, Tampa marks its 138th year since its founding on July 15\, 1887. Established in 1992 by the City of Tampa Archives Advisory Committee\, Archives Awareness Week highlights the importance of preserving Tampa’s history and government records. Led by Archives and Records\, a division of the City Clerk’s Office\, the week features exhibits and programs presented by local institutions showcasing the value of archives in preserving community heritage. \nThis year’s participating organizations include Centro Asturiano de Tampa\, the City of Tampa\, the Henry B. Plant Museum\, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Museum\, Sacred Heart Church Historical Society\, the Tampa Bay History Center\, the Tampa Firefighters Museum\, Tampa International Airport\, the Tampa Museum of Art\, the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library\, and USF Libraries. \nAdditional support is provided by Bookends: Literature & Libations\, Preserve the ‘Burg\, Shuffle\, and the Ybor City Historical Society. \nPHOTO: (Tampa Bay History Center/Octavio Jones)
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/invisible-immigrants-exclusive-exhibit-tour/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250602T193318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T095653Z
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SUMMARY:Latina Legacies: Brunch\, Book\, and Film Premiere with Dr. Sarah McNamara
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centro Asturiano for free brunch and mimosas as Dr. Sarah McNamara discusses Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South with Manny Leto\, executive director of Preserve the ‘Burg. The event will premiere a short film on the history of the 1937 Antifascist March and highlight the importance of preserving the stories of the Latinas who shaped Ybor City. Book signing and author meet and greet to follow the event. Guests must register in advance to reserve seating (and a cocktail). \nRSVP NOW \nAbout Archives Awareness Week\nThe City of Tampa celebrates Archives Awareness Week each year in mid-July\, coinciding with the city’s birthday. In 2025\, Tampa marks its 138th year since its founding on July 15\, 1887. Established in 1992 by the City of Tampa Archives Advisory Committee\, Archives Awareness Week highlights the importance of preserving Tampa’s history and government records. Led by Archives and Records\, a division of the City Clerk’s Office\, the week features exhibits and programs presented by local institutions showcasing the value of archives in preserving community heritage. \nThis year’s participating organizations include Centro Asturiano de Tampa\, the City of Tampa\, the Henry B. Plant Museum\, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Museum\, Sacred Heart Church Historical Society\, the Tampa Bay History Center\, the Tampa Firefighters Museum\, Tampa International Airport\, the Tampa Museum of Art\, the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library\, and USF Libraries. \nAdditional support is provided by Bookends: Literature & Libations\, Preserve the ‘Burg\, Shuffle\, and the Ybor City Historical Society.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/latina-legacies-brunch-book-and-film-premiere-with-dr-sarah-mcnamara/
LOCATION:Centro Asturiano de Tampa\, 1913 North Nebraska Avenue\, Tampa\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Centro Asturiano de Tampa":MAILTO:ansley@centroasturianotampa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T184500
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250818T205428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174626Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "Running A Thousand Miles For Freedom"
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the August reading for the Black History Book Club at Tampa’s Black History Museum on August 25\, 2025. \nThis free event will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave. The August title is “Running A Thousand Miles For Freedom by Ellen Craft & William Craft”. This is a book about a slave narrative in which Ellen and William Craft recount their daring 1848 escape from slavery\, with Ellen passing as a white male planter and William as her servant\, and their eventual exile to England after the Fugitive Slave Act. \nVisit the Museum Store to purchase your copy or borrow the eBook from the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking discussion as we close the year with this classic work of the Harlem Renaissance. \nSIGN UP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-running-a-thousand-miles-for-freedom/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250903T204043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190423Z
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SUMMARY:Sangria and Stories: The Lure of Florida Fishing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Sangria and Stories Talk on Thursday\, September 25 at 6 p.m. \nEnjoy a glass of Columbia Restaurant’s signature sangria before a gallery talk with Rodney Kite-Powell\, Director\, Touchton Map Library and Michelle Hearn\, Director of Curatorial Affairs. \nThe Lure of Florida Fishing explores more than a century of angling history\, from early tarpon expeditions to modern sport fishing. Featuring handcrafted lures\, rare artifacts\, historic fishing maps\, and artwork\, the exhibit highlights Tampa Bay’s role in shaping Florida’s fishing culture. \nAdvanced tickets required.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/sangria-and-stories-the-lure-of-florida-fishing/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250929T155628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T134929Z
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SUMMARY:Florida Conversations: Work\, War\, Wit\, Wisdom: Lessons and Legacies from Ybor City
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this special program\, Rodney Kite-Powell interviews Donna Piñero Parrino\, author of Work\, War\, Wit\, Wisdom: Lessons and Legacies from Ybor City. Parrino\, a fourth-generation Tampan\, blends history\, humor\, and reflection in her memoir\, recalling Ybor’s “Golden Sunset.” She shares stories of childhood lessons\, community warmth\, and the struggles of Jim Crow\, honoring her cigar-worker grandparents’ resilience through the Great Depression and WWII. The book offers a heartfelt tribute to family\, tradition\, and a vanished way of life. \nWork\, War\, Wit\, Wisdom is available digitally through the USF website: Read the book. \nFlorida Conversations will be presented in person in TECO Hall and virtually through Zoom. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Ybor’s legacy and hear directly from the author. Reserve your spot today. \nVirtual Registration \nOnsite Registration
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/work-war-wit-wisdom-lessons-and-legacies-from-ybor-city/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T184500
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250807T191814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T165253Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "Malcolm X: The Last Speeches"
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the next session of the Black History Book Club at Tampa’s Black History Museum on Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025. \nThis free event will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave. The October title is Malcolm X: The Last Speeches. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy or borrow the eAudiobook from the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library. \nJoin us for an engaging community discussion as we explore the life\, words\, and legacy of Malcolm X. \nSIGN UP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-malcolm-x-the-last-speeches/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20251017T204616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185739Z
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SUMMARY:Florida Conversations: Stories of Florida's Fishing Culture
DESCRIPTION:Discover Florida’s fishing heritage at the Tampa Bay History Center’s 2025 Florida Conversations: Stories of Florida’s Fishing Culture. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, Nov. 19\, at noon in TECO Hall or online. Hear from panelists with Florida Fish and Wildlife and Florida Folklore. \nListen to stories and insights from those who know the waters best as they explore how fishing has shaped communities\, inspired folklore\, and defined life across the state. \nFlorida Conversations is free and accessible in person and streamed live on Zoom. We thank our sponsors: the USF Foundation\, USF Libraries\, AARP Tampa Bay\, and Shelley Blood.  \nIn-person RSVP     Zoom Sign-Up
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/florida-conversations-stories-of-floridas-fishing-culture/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20251002T143511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T033723Z
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SUMMARY:Florida Conversations: A Motion Picture Paradise!
DESCRIPTION:A History of Florida’s Film and Television Industry\nIn this program\, historian David Morton\, Ph.D.\, explores Florida’s overlooked role in shaping the American film and television industries. He traces how the state emerged as a “third coast” for entertainment over the last century\, beginning with Jacksonville’s pioneering film studios of the early 1900s and continuing through South Florida’s television boom of the 2000s and 2010s. \nFrom silent reels to streaming culture\, Florida has provided a stage for countless stories that captured national attention. \nMorton received his Ph.D. in Texts and Technology from the University of Central Florida in 2019\, where he teaches History and Media Studies. \nA 2016–17 Fulbright scholar and program director for the Flickering Landscapes Conference Series\, Morton is also the author of A Motion Picture Paradise!: A History of Florida’s Film and Television Industry\, published in July 2024 by the University Press of Florida. \nFlorida Conversations will be presented in person in TECO Hall and virtually through Zoom. Reserve your spot today. \nIN-PERSON RSVP   ZOOM SIGN-UP \nThis program is made possible with the support of the USF Foundation\, USF Libraries\, AARP Tampa Bay\, and a generous gift from Shelley Blood.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/a-motion-picture-paradise-a-history-of-floridas-film-and-television-industry/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T184500
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20250805T210902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T195704Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "Passing"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParking is complimentary. The activities are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Members of the Tampa Bay Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History\, ASALH\, are the museum’s special guests. \nDecember’s book discussion features Passing\, a novel published in 1928 by Nella Larsen. It describes the complicated existence of two Black women in Chicago struggling to navigate the difficulties of crossing over the color line. Their compelling stories reveal much about how some very light-skinned African Americans might struggle with this issue today. \nPre-registration for the event below is recommended. \nSIGN UP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-passing/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa's Black History Museum":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20251016T133924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200748Z
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SUMMARY:History as a Joke: Snow Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays with laughter at the Tampa Bay History Center’s “History as a Joke: Snow Show.” Join comedians Johnny B\, John J. Murray\, and Matt Fernandez from the 3 Ugly Mugs podcast\, along with the History Center’s Rodney Kite-Powell\, for a hilarious look back at one of Tampa’s strangest winter tales. \nIn 1958\, downtown Tampa tried to bring winter magic to Florida\, but the Snow Show melted into mayhem. What began as a cheerful holiday stunt quickly turned into a frosty fiasco remembered for all the wrong reasons. \nRelive the chaos\, laugh at the legend\, and kick off your holiday season with humor and history. Admission is $10. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/history-as-a-joke-snow-show/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20251217T160639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T141524Z
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SUMMARY:Florida Conversations: The Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Join this season’s Florida Conversations to learn more about landscaping in Florida. Explore how the land-grant and Extension system emerged from 19th- and early 20th-century legislation with speaker Michael Masucci\, and how those historical roots continue to shape UF/IFAS Extension’s work in the rapidly growing Tampa Bay region\, including programs serving Hillsborough County today. \nThe program will also examine the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™\, a research-based framework that helps homeowners and communities create attractive landscapes that conserve water\, reduce pollution\, and protect Florida’s natural resources. The principles are outlined at the official Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ website\, FloridaFriendlyLandscaping.com (also available at ffl.ifas.ufl.edu). \nFlorida Conversations is free and open to the public. This program is made possible with the support of the USF Foundation\, USF Libraries\, AARP Tampa Bay\, and a generous gift from Shelley Blood. \nAbout the Speaker \nMichael Masucci is a Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ community educator with UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County. He works with homeowner association boards\, community leaders\, and residents to implement research-based practices that conserve water\, reduce pollution\, and support healthy\, resilient Florida landscapes. \nIN-PERSON RSVP ZOOM SIGN-UP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/florida-conversations-the-nine-principles-of-florida-friendly-landscaping/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20251230T163958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T144350Z
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SUMMARY:Florida Conversations: The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Join this season’s Florida Conversations for an exploration of African American history in Thoroughbred racing. This program features Roda Ferraro\, director of the Keeneland Library and curator of The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers\, a traveling exhibition hosted by the Tampa Bay History Center. \nThrough a talk and audience Q&A\, Ferraro highlights the lives and careers of African American horsemen and women from the mid-1800s to today. From nationally celebrated jockeys and trainers to the skilled caretakers who worked behind the scenes\, the program examines how generations of Black professionals shaped the racing industry across the United States\, often in the face of systemic exclusion. \nFlorida Conversations is free and open to the public. This program is made possible with the support of the USF Foundation\, USF Libraries\, AARP Tampa Bay\, and a generous gift from Shelley Blood. \nFlorida Conversations will be presented in-person\, in TECO Hall at the History Center\, and virtually through Zoom. A recording will be posted on YouTube after the event. \nAbout the Speaker \nRoda Ferraro is director of the Keeneland Library and a curator specializing in the history and culture of Thoroughbred racing. With more than twenty years of experience in library\, museum\, and educational leadership\, her work centers on expanding access to historical collections and amplifying underrepresented narratives within the sport. \nIN-PERSON RSVP ZOOM-SIGN UP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/florida-conversations-the-heart-of-the-turf-racings-black-pioneers/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T184500
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20260202T172017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T201507Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "The Message" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the next season of the Black History Book Club at Tampa’s Black History Museum on Feb. 23\, 2026. \nThis free event begins at 5:30 pm at 1213 N. Central Ave\, at the Black History Museum. The February book for the month is called The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Purchase this book by visiting the Tampa Bay History Center Museum Store or find the title online. \nJoin us for a community discussion on this collection of essays that slips into different cultural experiences\, travels across global locations\, and also addresses historical injustice. The author explores themes of colonialism\, heritage\, beauty standards and the power of the written word. \nRSVP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-the-message-by-ta-nehisi-coates/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20260204T140841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T163157Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Open House and Florida Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception for members and friends celebrating the newest temporary exhibition\, America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation. Guests are also invited to explore two newly opened exhibitions: The Sport of Kings and Queens and Tampa Bay Timeline. \nAfter the reception and gallery time\, stay for Florida Conversations: Beats of the Bay\, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Music has long been part of Tampa’s heartbeat. This panel brings together voices from the community to reflect on the people\, places\, and sounds that have shaped Tampa’s musical story and continue to inspire it today. \nTo check your membership status or renew by phone\, please call 813-228-0097 or click here to renew online. \nIN-PERSON RSVP   ZOOM RSVP \n  \nAdditional support for America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation was provided by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/gallery-open-house-and-florida-conversations/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20260219T210554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T222941Z
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SUMMARY:West Tampa Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:This month’s West Tampa Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at the Tampa Bay History Center in TECO Hall. The theme is “Green and the Luck of the Irish” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day\, with lunch catered by the Columbia Cafe. The program will feature Rodney Kite-Powell\, director of the Touchton Map Library\, presenting on West Tampa history with highlights on cigar factories and archival photos from the Tampa Bay History Center collection. \nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n \nThe West Tampa Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit\, membership-based organization dedicated to strengthening local businesses\, enriching communities and enhancing quality of life in West Tampa and surrounding areas. Founded in 1918 as the West Tampa Commercial Club and officially becoming the West Tampa Chamber of Commerce in 1929\, the organization has a more than century-long legacy of leadership\, advocacy and collaboration. Today\, the chamber is a network of businesses\, nonprofit organizations and individual members who connect through networking\, advocacy and community-focused initiatives. Its service area spans Hillsborough Avenue to the north\, Dale Mabry Highway to the west\, Kennedy Boulevard to the south and the Hillsborough River to the east\, including Drew Park.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/west-tampa-chamber-of-commerce-monthly-luncheon/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Tampa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:admin@westtampachamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20260206T214400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T163624Z
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SUMMARY:History & Cigar Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard Craft’s History & Cigar Cruise to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the first cigar rolled in Ybor City. This special edition cruise brings Tampa’s cigar story to life through narration by historian Rodney Kite-Powell and insights from Drew Newman\, fourth-generation cigar maker and general counsel for J.C. Newman Cigar Company. Together\, they’ll share how a single industry transformed a quiet Gulf Coast town into one of Florida’s most distinctive communities.  Aboard America’s first open-kitchen river cruiser\, guests will enjoy a chef-crafted brunch prepared fresh in view of the dining room using state-of-the-art gas cooking equipment. As the captain guides the vessel under Tampa’s historic bridges—sometimes with only inches to spare—Rodney will weave stories of Ybor’s cigar rollers\, factory life\, and the city’s rise as “Cigar City.”  Blending food\, history\, and waterfront views\, the cruise offers a one-of-a-kind way to experience Tampa’s past. Whether you’ve called the Bay home for years or are discovering it for the first time\, this journey promises an afternoon filled with flavor\, storytelling\, and a few surprises along the way.  \nReserve your seat now for a Crafted History Lunch Cruise that promises to be as enriching as it is enjoyable. \nBOOK NOW \nHistory & Cigar Cruise Details: \n\nMonday\, April 13\, 2026\nBoards 11:15 a.m.\, Cruises Noon – 2:00 p.m.\nUnparalleled views of scenic waterways and passage beneath low bridges\nIncludes brunch entrée\, dessert & soda\, coffee and tea\nNarration from Rodney Kite-Powell\, Tampa Bay History Center\nGuest appearance from Drew Newman\nComplimentary J.C. Newman Cigar (smoking is only allowed on the outside decks. No smoking inside the dining room.)\n\nAppetizers & craft cocktails are also available for purchase. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price. \nReservations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/craft-history-lunch-cruise-3/
LOCATION:CRAFT\, 603 Channelside Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="CRAFT":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20260403T145431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152638Z
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Duckwall Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Duckwall Lecture as we welcome back Gary Mormino\, Ph.D.\, on April 22\, to the Tampa Bay History Center for an evening of history\, storytelling and unforgettable characters. Presented with support from the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation\, this year’s lecture marks the 140th anniversary of the first cigar rolled in Ybor City. \nDrawing on decades of research and personal encounters\, Dr. Mormino brings to life some of the most memorable figures in the Tampa Bay area’s past. From a lawyer with ties to organized crime to the legendary Tony Pizzo\, these stories reveal the personalities\, traditions and contradictions that shaped Ybor City and helped define Tampa. \nAt the heart of the lecture is Dr. Mormino’s enduring admiration for Ybor City\, a place whose legacy still resonates today. Blending scholarship with a gift for storytelling\, he offers an engaging look at the people and moments that continue to make this history so compelling. \nDr. Mormino is the Frank E. Duckwall Professor of History Emeritus at the University of South Florida\, St. Petersburg. He received the Florida Humanities 2015 Florida Lifetime Achievement Award for Writing and has served as a Florida Humanities scholar-in-residence. His many books include “Land of Sunshine\, State of Dreams” and “Dreams in the New Century: Instant Cities\, Shattered Hopes\, and Florida’s Turning Point.” \nEstablished in 1983\, the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation supports efforts to make Florida history accessible to the Tampa Bay community and advance research into the state’s past. \nIN-PERSON SIGN UP \nZOOM SIGN UP \n 
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/17th-annual-duckwall-lecture/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T184500
DTSTAMP:20260416T050915
CREATED:20260202T191919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T164217Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "Race Matters" by Cornel West
DESCRIPTION:The Black History Book Club continues its spring season with a discussion of Race Matters by Cornel West on April 27. \nThis free event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave.\, at Tampa’s Black History Museum. First published in 1993\, Race Matters examines race\, democracy and moral responsibility in American public life. Copies of the book are available for purchase at the Tampa Bay History Center Museum Store or through online retailers. \nGuests are invited to take part in a guided community conversation exploring West’s analysis of justice\, culture and the enduring structures that shape social inequality. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-race-matters-by-cornel-west/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa's Black History Museum":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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