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From its humble beginnings as a 19th-century military outpost to its evolution into a bustling hub of commerce, discover Tampa's past as you stroll through historic districts on this Saturday walking tour. GET TICKETS
Embark on a Saturday walking tour through Ybor City, Tampa's historic gem, and trace the district's compelling tale from its cigar-making heyday to its lively contemporary culture. Stroll through brick-lined …
From its humble beginnings as a 19th-century military outpost to its evolution into a bustling hub of commerce, discover Tampa's past as you stroll through historic districts on this Saturday walking tour. Go to April 20
Celebrate Women's History Month by tracing the journey of Fortune Taylor, a formerly enslaved person who was a true Tampa pioneer, business owner, and community leader. She acquired over 30 acres on the Hillsborough River's eastern bank in the 1800s. Our 90-minute walking tour highlights Taylor's homestead location, the origin of Fortune Street in downtown …
Take a deep dive into Tampa’s history along the Hillsborough River with a Tampa Bay History Center docent. The 1-hour cruise will feature narration as well as viewing the sights of Downtown Tampa from the Pirate Water Taxi. The cruise will set sail from stop 7 located at the Tampa Convention Center where guests will …
Embark on a journey through Tampa's historic Central Avenue district, once celebrated as the "Harlem of the South." Explore the rich narrative of this African-American community from the 1890s through the 1960s, with landmarks including St. James Church and Perry Harvey Sr Park. Join our walking tours on select Fridays at 10 a.m. Discover Central …
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.
