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SUMMARY:Historic Central Avenue Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore Tampa’s historic Central Avenue district with Fred Hearns\, one of Tampa Bay’s foremost historians and the Tampa Bay History Center’s first curator of Black history. A longtime journalist\, community leader and former City of Tampa human rights director\, Hearns has spent decades researching and preserving the stories of Tampa’s Black residents\, neighborhoods and institutions. \nDuring this 90-minute tour\, Hearns guides guests through the ENCORE! neighborhood and surrounding historic sites connected to Central Avenue\, once the center of Black business\, culture and community life in Tampa. Historically known as “the Scrub\,” the area was home to generations of residents\, entrepreneurs\, civic leaders and entertainers from the 1890s through the 1960s. Guests will discover Central Avenue’s musical legacy and the people\, businesses and gathering places that shaped African American life during segregation. \nThe route continues through Perry Harvey Sr. Park\, where public art and historical markers commemorate Central Avenue’s former businesses\, music venues and community leaders. \nThe tour begins at Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N. Central Ave.\, Tampa\, FL 33602. Participants will walk seven blocks along public sidewalks and brick streets and through Perry Harvey Sr. Park. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Guests may also want to bring bottled water. \nGET TICKETS \nAdvance tickets are required\, and space is limited to 25 guests. History Center members save 20% on walking tour tickets by signing in before checkout. \nJoin Now and Save 20 %
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/8518/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “The Last Train to Key West” by Chanel Cleeton
DESCRIPTION:Read about the Florida Keys with the History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, April 15\, 2027\, as the group discusses Chanel Cleeton’s “The Last Train to Key West.” \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. Cathy Clayton will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-the-last-train-to-key-west-by-chanel-cleeton/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T140000
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Jim Dinsmore for a 30-minute guided tour at the gallery entrance on the second floor and learn how maps document the people\, movement and conflicts that shaped Florida. Jim connects individual maps on topics such as Indigenous communities\, European explorers\, settlers\, U.S. troops and Seminoles\, showing how geography influenced encounters\, transportation routes and the growth of communities across the state. \nOn this gallery tour\, Jim discusses concepts such as Indigenous groups and foreign explorers\, competition for territory during the 1800s and the military roads that connected Florida communities. \nJim previously worked in communications for local nonprofits. After moving to Tampa and spending time at the History Center\, he developed a broader understanding of Florida history and an appreciation for maps as more than tools for finding a route. His tour presents them as graphic records of how people moved across the land\, interacted and shaped the places Floridians know today. \nAbout gallery tours\nDuring docent-led gallery tours\, guests view artifacts\, maps\, photographs and other historical materials from the History Center’s collections while hearing accurate\, well-researched stories about the people\, events and communities that shaped Tampa Bay. \nEach tour centers on specific objects and displays\, specifically maps for this series of gallery tours. The docent explains what these materials document\, connects them to broader historical events and answers visitor questions. For first-time visitors\, a gallery tour provides a focused introduction to the History Center’s collections and the major themes presented throughout the galleries. Tours are included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2027-04-16/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Jim Dinsmore for a 30-minute guided tour at the gallery entrance on the second floor and learn how maps document the people\, movement and conflicts that shaped Florida. Jim connects individual maps on topics such as Indigenous communities\, European explorers\, settlers\, U.S. troops and Seminoles\, showing how geography influenced encounters\, transportation routes and the growth of communities across the state. \nOn this gallery tour\, Jim discusses concepts such as Indigenous groups and foreign explorers\, competition for territory during the 1800s and the military roads that connected Florida communities. \nJim previously worked in communications for local nonprofits. After moving to Tampa and spending time at the History Center\, he developed a broader understanding of Florida history and an appreciation for maps as more than tools for finding a route. His tour presents them as graphic records of how people moved across the land\, interacted and shaped the places Floridians know today. \nAbout gallery tours\nDuring docent-led gallery tours\, guests view artifacts\, maps\, photographs and other historical materials from the History Center’s collections while hearing accurate\, well-researched stories about the people\, events and communities that shaped Tampa Bay. \nEach tour centers on specific objects and displays\, specifically maps for this series of gallery tours. The docent explains what these materials document\, connects them to broader historical events and answers visitor questions. For first-time visitors\, a gallery tour provides a focused introduction to the History Center’s collections and the major themes presented throughout the galleries. Tours are included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2027-04-23/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Jim Dinsmore for a 30-minute guided tour at the gallery entrance on the second floor and learn how maps document the people\, movement and conflicts that shaped Florida. Jim connects individual maps on topics such as Indigenous communities\, European explorers\, settlers\, U.S. troops and Seminoles\, showing how geography influenced encounters\, transportation routes and the growth of communities across the state. \nOn this gallery tour\, Jim discusses concepts such as Indigenous groups and foreign explorers\, competition for territory during the 1800s and the military roads that connected Florida communities. \nJim previously worked in communications for local nonprofits. After moving to Tampa and spending time at the History Center\, he developed a broader understanding of Florida history and an appreciation for maps as more than tools for finding a route. His tour presents them as graphic records of how people moved across the land\, interacted and shaped the places Floridians know today. \nAbout gallery tours\nDuring docent-led gallery tours\, guests view artifacts\, maps\, photographs and other historical materials from the History Center’s collections while hearing accurate\, well-researched stories about the people\, events and communities that shaped Tampa Bay. \nEach tour centers on specific objects and displays\, specifically maps for this series of gallery tours. The docent explains what these materials document\, connects them to broader historical events and answers visitor questions. For first-time visitors\, a gallery tour provides a focused introduction to the History Center’s collections and the major themes presented throughout the galleries. Tours are included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2027-04-30/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “The Moor’s Account” by Laila Lalami
DESCRIPTION:The History Center’s May Book Club selection explores a story of exploration and identity with Laila Lalami’s “The Moor’s Account” on Thursday\, May 20\, 2027. \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. Brooke Kelly will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-the-moors-account-by-laila-lalami/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270617T103000
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CREATED:20260831T205646Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “Anywhere Else: Essays on Florida” by Rachel Knox
DESCRIPTION:Florida takes center stage at the History Center’s June Book Club on Thursday\, June 17\, 2027\, with Rachel Knox’s collection of essays\, “Anywhere Else: Essays on Florida.” \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. Amanda Hoffman will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-anywhere-else-essays-on-florida-by-rachel-knox/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270715T103000
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SUMMARY:Book Club: Florida Book Review
DESCRIPTION:The final Book Club meeting of the 2026-27 season will take place on Thursday\, July 15\, 2027\, with a special Florida Book Review. \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. July’s session will feature a Florida Book Review rather than a single featured title. \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. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom. This special July session concludes the 2026-27 Book Club season. \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-florida-book-review-2/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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