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Set sail aboard Craft’s history lunch cruise featuring narration by one of Florida’s most esteemed historians, Rodney Kite-Powell. From tales of Henry Plant’s railroad to the evolution of Hillsborough County, Rodney’s …
Step into Tampa’s past with a 90-minute walking tour of Oaklawn Cemetery, established for “white and slave, rich and poor.” From mayors and governors to pirates and pioneers, more than 1,700 souls rest here, including Native Americans and those in historic mass graves. Discover their stories as you walk the grounds of Tampa’s first cemetery.
Explore downtown Tampa’s history on a 90-minute walking tour. Stroll past City Hall, Sacred Heart Church, the Floridan Palace Hotel, and Tampa’s oldest bar, The Hub, while learning the stories behind these iconic sites.
On this guided walk, you will explore the Encore neighborhood, once known as “the scrub,” and uncover the music, culture, and daily life that shaped the community from the 1890s through the 1960s.
Discover Ybor City’s history on a guided 90-minute walking tour. Explore Tampa’s only National Historic Landmark District as you learn about immigrant communities, cigar factories, and the vibrant social life that built this storied neighborhood.
Don't miss this exciting Black History walking tour in College Hill. Explore these historical sites on a 90-minute walk through key landmarks and neighborhoods that mark significant locations in our Tampa history.
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.
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.
