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Join us at Plant City History & Photo Archives for an afternoon of engaging talks. We will discuss the fascinating history of our local railroad system and how it united our communities. Our local historians, Gil Gott and Rodney Kite-Powell will take you on a journey through time, exploring the rail stations of Tampa, Brandon, and …
Join "Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa," a 20-minute docent-led tour offered every Tuesday at 2 p.m., and step into this gallery chronicling Tampa’s rise as the cigar-making capital of the U.S.
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, …
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from …
Discover Tampa’s past as you stroll through historic districts on this Downtown Tampa walking tour. From its humble beginnings as a 19th-century military outpost, Tampa has evolved into a bustling hub of commerce. GET TICKETS Lace up and explore with us! Secure your place on these engaging monthly walking tours by purchasing advance tickets. Members …
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from …
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.
