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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250807T190833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T154919Z
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SUMMARY:AARP Tampa Bay Day
DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay History Center will host AARP Tampa Bay Day\, offering free admission to AARP members.  \nParticipants can register online to take advantage of this opportunity to explore the region’s history. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a day of learning and discovery at no cost. \nSIGN UP   JOIN AARP \n 
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/aarp-tampa-bay-day-3/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility
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ORGANIZER;CN="AARP Tampa Bay":MAILTO:aarpfl@aarp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250519T193014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T140939Z
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SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union Days
DESCRIPTION:Join Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union in celebrating 90 years at the Tampa Bay History Center. Established by 13 City of Tampa employees on May 23\, 1935\, Tampa’s first credit union started with assets kept in a Hav-A-Tampa cigar box. \nTo mark this anniversary\, credit union members receive complimentary gallery admission on May 23\, June 23\, July 23\, Aug. 23\, and Sept. 23\, reflecting the founding date. Members simply present their credit union card at the second-floor Welcome Desk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nWe thank Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union for their generous support\, including sponsoring the History Center’s Blue Star Museum program for active-duty military families.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/tampa-bay-federal-credit-union-days/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250908T195853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T195854Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story-3/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250905T153534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T153632Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club: Fever Beach
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the next session of the History Center’s Book Group on Thursday\, September 18\, 2025. \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. The September title is Fever Beach. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy or borrow a copy from the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics\, and everyone is welcome.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-fever-beach/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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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:20250911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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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:20250904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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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:20250829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
UID:10002672-1756476000-1756477200@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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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:20250828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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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:20250825T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T184500
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
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:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250724T172859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T181848Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:More than 12\,000 students visit the Tampa Bay History Center each year\, thanks to the dedicated educators who make those experiences possible. \nTo show our appreciation\, we’re inviting educators to a Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday\, August 23. \nEnjoy complimentary admission\, light refreshments\, and time to connect with fellow educators from across the region. \nThe Education Department staff will be available to share information about our curriculum-aligned field trips\, digital tools\, and teaching resources. Our expert docents will also offer insights into how museum exhibits can enhance your classroom instruction. \nTeachers with a valid ID receive free admission plus three additional guest tickets (one adult and two youth). Pre-registration is required. \nThank you for the incredible work you do every day in your classrooms and throughout our community. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/teacher-appreciation-day-3/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250519T193014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T140939Z
UID:10002657-1755939600-1755968400@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union Days
DESCRIPTION:Join Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union in celebrating 90 years at the Tampa Bay History Center. Established by 13 City of Tampa employees on May 23\, 1935\, Tampa’s first credit union started with assets kept in a Hav-A-Tampa cigar box. \nTo mark this anniversary\, credit union members receive complimentary gallery admission on May 23\, June 23\, July 23\, Aug. 23\, and Sept. 23\, reflecting the founding date. Members simply present their credit union card at the second-floor Welcome Desk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nWe thank Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union for their generous support\, including sponsoring the History Center’s Blue Star Museum program for active-duty military families.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/tampa-bay-federal-credit-union-days/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
UID:10002671-1755871200-1755872400@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
UID:10002822-1755784800-1755786000@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
UID:10002821-1755180000-1755181200@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250724T171629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T182701Z
UID:10003576-1755079200-1755104400@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Join on 813 Day\, Explore All Year
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a Tampan\, Tampanian\, or Tampeños\, today we’re celebrating the 813! \nCelebrate 813 Day on Aug. 13 with a visit to the Tampa Bay History Center. First-time guests can apply the cost of admission toward any level of membership and return free throughout the year. All memberships include free or discounted admission to a dozen local museums and attractions\, a $165 value! Guests can also upgrade to a higher-level membership for access to hundreds of museums nationwide. \nNew members on Aug. 13 will also receive 20% off in the Museum Store for one day only.* \nThrough exhibitions grounded in local history\, the History Center highlights the power of place\, the idea that landscapes\, landmarks and neighborhoods carry meaning\, memory and identity. Discover how Tampa Bay’s past continues to shape the future of historic Hillsborough County. \n*Excludes consignment\, fine jewelry and artwork. May not be combined with other discounts. \nPresented in partnership with 
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/join-on-813-day-explore-all-year/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
UID:10002669-1754661600-1754662800@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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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:20250807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20260204T154711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T154719Z
UID:10002820-1754575200-1754576400@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa-8/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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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:20250801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
UID:10002668-1754056800-1754058000@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_4686-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250623T182934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T182932Z
UID:10002602-1753970400-1753971600@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Invisible Immigrants Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This 20-minute Invisible Immigrants tour meets in the Wayne Thomas Gallery on the 4th Floor and explores how Spanish workers and families reshaped Ybor City’s neighborhoods\, organized labor movements\, and introduced lasting cultural traditions that still influence Tampa and beyond. Featuring more than 300 family photographs\, documents\, and personal artifacts\, the tour presents the personal stories behind the cigar industry\, mutual aid societies\, and everyday community life. Recommended for family and adult audiences. \nIncluded with gallery admission. 
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/invisible-immigrants-gallery-tour-2/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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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:20250731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250512T154703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T163343Z
UID:10002601-1753970400-1753971600@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Invisible Immigrants Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This 20-minute Invisible Immigrants tour meets in the Wayne Thomas Gallery on the 4th Floor and explores how Spanish workers and families reshaped Ybor City’s neighborhoods\, organized labor movements\, and introduced lasting cultural traditions that still influence Tampa and beyond. Featuring more than 300 family photographs\, documents\, and personal artifacts\, the tour presents the personal stories behind the cigar industry\, mutual aid societies\, and everyday community life. Recommended for family and adult audiences. \nIncluded with gallery admission. 
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/invisible-immigrants-gallery-tour/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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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:20250725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
UID:10002667-1753452000-1753453200@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_4686-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T142000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250512T154703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T163343Z
UID:10002600-1753365600-1753366800@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Invisible Immigrants Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This 20-minute Invisible Immigrants tour meets in the Wayne Thomas Gallery on the 4th Floor and explores how Spanish workers and families reshaped Ybor City’s neighborhoods\, organized labor movements\, and introduced lasting cultural traditions that still influence Tampa and beyond. Featuring more than 300 family photographs\, documents\, and personal artifacts\, the tour presents the personal stories behind the cigar industry\, mutual aid societies\, and everyday community life. Recommended for family and adult audiences. \nIncluded with gallery admission. 
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/invisible-immigrants-gallery-tour/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2020-01-22-11.32.48-copy.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250519T193014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T140939Z
UID:10002656-1753261200-1753290000@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union Days
DESCRIPTION:Join Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union in celebrating 90 years at the Tampa Bay History Center. Established by 13 City of Tampa employees on May 23\, 1935\, Tampa’s first credit union started with assets kept in a Hav-A-Tampa cigar box. \nTo mark this anniversary\, credit union members receive complimentary gallery admission on May 23\, June 23\, July 23\, Aug. 23\, and Sept. 23\, reflecting the founding date. Members simply present their credit union card at the second-floor Welcome Desk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nWe thank Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union for their generous support\, including sponsoring the History Center’s Blue Star Museum program for active-duty military families.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/tampa-bay-federal-credit-union-days/2025-07-23/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072445
CREATED:20250602T193318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T095653Z
UID:10002732-1752922800-1752928200@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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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