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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Downtown Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tampa Bay History Center for a February 2026 walking tour that brings the city’s past to life. This guided experience takes you through downtown streets where history\, architecture\, and culture meet. \nAlong the route\, your guide will share stories of Tampa’s civic and cultural landmarks. From City Hall and Sacred Heart Church to the Floridan Palace Hotel and Tampa’s oldest bar\, The Hub\, each stop highlights a piece of the city’s evolving story. \nEach tour lasts 90 minutes and begins at 10 a.m. Limited to 25 participants\, the route covers about one mile along public sidewalks and brick streets. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and attire for the outdoors\, and bring water. \nMeeting Place: Center of Lykes Gaslight Park (400 N. Franklin St.\, Tampa\, FL 33602).Parking: Street parking is available in downtown Tampa. \nReserve Your Spot: Private tours are available by calling (813) 228-0097. \nSee Tampa through a new lens. Reserve your tickets today and explore the stories waiting on every corner.  \nTOUR TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/walking-tour-downtown-tampa/
LOCATION:Lykes Gaslight Square Park\, 400 N Franklin St\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260120T144350Z
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SUMMARY:Florida Conversations: The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Join this season’s Florida Conversations for an exploration of African American history in Thoroughbred racing. This program features Roda Ferraro\, director of the Keeneland Library and curator of The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers\, a traveling exhibition hosted by the Tampa Bay History Center. \nThrough a talk and audience Q&A\, Ferraro highlights the lives and careers of African American horsemen and women from the mid-1800s to today. From nationally celebrated jockeys and trainers to the skilled caretakers who worked behind the scenes\, the program examines how generations of Black professionals shaped the racing industry across the United States\, often in the face of systemic exclusion. \nFlorida Conversations is free and open to the public. This program is made possible with the support of the USF Foundation\, USF Libraries\, AARP Tampa Bay\, and a generous gift from Shelley Blood. \nFlorida Conversations will be presented in-person\, in TECO Hall at the History Center\, and virtually through Zoom. A recording will be posted on YouTube after the event. \nAbout the Speaker \nRoda Ferraro is director of the Keeneland Library and a curator specializing in the history and culture of Thoroughbred racing. With more than twenty years of experience in library\, museum\, and educational leadership\, her work centers on expanding access to historical collections and amplifying underrepresented narratives within the sport. \nIN-PERSON RSVP ZOOM-SIGN UP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/florida-conversations-the-heart-of-the-turf-racings-black-pioneers/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T142000
DTSTAMP:20260727T205417Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Amy Tyrrell for a 20-minute guided walkthrough of Cigar City and discover how Tampa became one of the world’s leading cigar manufacturing centers. Amy connects Henry B. Plant’s transportation network with Vicente Martinez Ybor’s cigar factories\, revealing how industry and immigration transformed a small Florida community into the city of Tampa. \nExplore maps\, photographs and historical artifacts while learning about Ybor City’s immigrant communities\, mutual aid societies and connections to the Cuban War of Independence. Discover why Tampa’s historic cigars were called clear Havana cigars\, how lectors shaped daily life inside the factories and how the cigar industry influenced Tampa’s development and identity. \nAmy has served as a docent at the Ybor City Museum State Park for five years and works part-time at the Henry B. Plant Museum. Her experience with both institutions provides visitors with a distinct perspective on the relationship among Plant’s transportation system\, Ybor’s cigar industry and Tampa’s growth. \nAbout gallery tours\nDocent-led gallery tours invite guests to examine artifacts\, maps\, photographs and other historical materials from the History Center’s collections while hearing accurate\, well-researched accounts of the people\, events and industries that shaped Tampa Bay. \nDuring each 20-minute tour\, an experienced docent interprets selected artifacts and displays\, explains what they reveal about the past and answers visitor questions. For first-time visitors\, a gallery tour provides a focused introduction to the History Center’s collections and a strong starting point for exploring the galleries. Tours are included with admission. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260731T184429Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
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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/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T103000
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SUMMARY:Book Club: "Welcome to Florida: True Tales from America's Most Interesting State" by Craig Pittman
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, February 19\, 2026\, for a lively conversation on one of Florida’s most colorful storytellers. \nThis free gathering will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center\, with a Zoom option available. February’s title is Welcome to Florida: True Tales from America’s Most Interesting State by Craig Pittman. Copies can be purchased in the Museum Store or borrowed from the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library. \nEach month\, the Book Club explores a new corner of Florida’s literary landscape\, ranging from history and politics to fiction\, poetry\, and food writing. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion. \nATTEND IN pERSON \nAttend Online
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-welcome-to-florida-true-tales-from-americas-most-interesting-state-by-craig-pittman/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T142000
DTSTAMP:20260727T205417Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Amy Tyrrell for a 20-minute guided walkthrough of Cigar City and discover how Tampa became one of the world’s leading cigar manufacturing centers. Amy connects Henry B. Plant’s transportation network with Vicente Martinez Ybor’s cigar factories\, revealing how industry and immigration transformed a small Florida community into the city of Tampa. \nExplore maps\, photographs and historical artifacts while learning about Ybor City’s immigrant communities\, mutual aid societies and connections to the Cuban War of Independence. Discover why Tampa’s historic cigars were called clear Havana cigars\, how lectors shaped daily life inside the factories and how the cigar industry influenced Tampa’s development and identity. \nAmy has served as a docent at the Ybor City Museum State Park for five years and works part-time at the Henry B. Plant Museum. Her experience with both institutions provides visitors with a distinct perspective on the relationship among Plant’s transportation system\, Ybor’s cigar industry and Tampa’s growth. \nAbout gallery tours\nDocent-led gallery tours invite guests to examine artifacts\, maps\, photographs and other historical materials from the History Center’s collections while hearing accurate\, well-researched accounts of the people\, events and industries that shaped Tampa Bay. \nDuring each 20-minute tour\, an experienced docent interprets selected artifacts and displays\, explains what they reveal about the past and answers visitor questions. For first-time visitors\, a gallery tour provides a focused introduction to the History Center’s collections and a strong starting point for exploring the galleries. Tours are included with admission. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T143000
DTSTAMP:20260731T184429Z
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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/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260203T150804Z
CREATED:20260203T150420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T150804Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Central Avenue
DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay History Center offers guided walking tours that foreground the history and lived experience of Tampa’s Black community. Among the most popular is the Encore Tampa tour\, which traces the legacy of the Tempo District\, formerly Central Avenue\, once a major center of Black commerce\, music\, and cultural life. \nThe 90-minute tour explores the Encore neighborhood\, historically known as “the Scrub\,” and examines the social\, economic\, and artistic forces that shaped the area from the 1890s through the 1960s. Highlights include Perry Harvey Sr. Park and nearby sites that continue to preserve and interpret this history. \nTours begin at 10 a.m. and cover less than one mile over sidewalks and brick streets. Guests are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for outdoor conditions. \nMeeting location: Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N. Central AvenueTickets: Advance purchase required \nAttendance is limited to 25 participants per tour. Reservations are recommended to ensure availability. \n\nTOUR TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/walking-tour-central-avenue-3/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T184500
DTSTAMP:20260202T201507Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T201507Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "The Message" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the next season of the Black History Book Club at Tampa’s Black History Museum on Feb. 23\, 2026. \nThis free event begins at 5:30 pm at 1213 N. Central Ave\, at the Black History Museum. The February book for the month is called The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Purchase this book by visiting the Tampa Bay History Center Museum Store or find the title online. \nJoin us for a community discussion on this collection of essays that slips into different cultural experiences\, travels across global locations\, and also addresses historical injustice. The author explores themes of colonialism\, heritage\, beauty standards and the power of the written word. \nRSVP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-the-message-by-ta-nehisi-coates/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T142000
DTSTAMP:20260727T205417Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T205417Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Amy Tyrrell for a 20-minute guided walkthrough of Cigar City and discover how Tampa became one of the world’s leading cigar manufacturing centers. Amy connects Henry B. Plant’s transportation network with Vicente Martinez Ybor’s cigar factories\, revealing how industry and immigration transformed a small Florida community into the city of Tampa. \nExplore maps\, photographs and historical artifacts while learning about Ybor City’s immigrant communities\, mutual aid societies and connections to the Cuban War of Independence. Discover why Tampa’s historic cigars were called clear Havana cigars\, how lectors shaped daily life inside the factories and how the cigar industry influenced Tampa’s development and identity. \nAmy has served as a docent at the Ybor City Museum State Park for five years and works part-time at the Henry B. Plant Museum. Her experience with both institutions provides visitors with a distinct perspective on the relationship among Plant’s transportation system\, Ybor’s cigar industry and Tampa’s growth. \nAbout gallery tours\nDocent-led gallery tours invite guests to examine artifacts\, maps\, photographs and other historical materials from the History Center’s collections while hearing accurate\, well-researched accounts of the people\, events and industries that shaped Tampa Bay. \nDuring each 20-minute tour\, an experienced docent interprets selected artifacts and displays\, explains what they reveal about the past and answers visitor questions. For first-time visitors\, a gallery tour provides a focused introduction to the History Center’s collections and a strong starting point for exploring the galleries. Tours are included with admission. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T143000
DTSTAMP:20260731T184429Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
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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/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260225T183450Z
CREATED:20260105T161625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T183450Z
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Fifth Annual Black History Month Reception
DESCRIPTION:Fifty years of celebrating Black History Month (1976-2026)\nJoin us at the Fifth Annual Black History Month Reception on Friday\, Feb. 27\, 2026\, at Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N. Central Ave.\, Tampa. This year’s reception marks a milestone\, as it is the first time the event will be held at the museum. Doors open at 5 p.m.\, and the evening begins with a reception featuring soul food bites\, refreshments\, and live cultural performances. \nThe program includes performances by the Dundu Dole Urban African Ballet\, spoken word\, and musical entertainment. Guest speaker Jai Hinson will address the audience during the program. The evening will also feature the presentation of the Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr. Sankofa Award to the Florida Sentinel Bulletin\, which has served the community since 1945. In addition\, the Thurgood Marshall History Award\, a $1\,000 donation\, will be presented to a Hillsborough County public high school recognized for the most outstanding Thurgood Marshall History Club project. \nSOLD OUT \nThe reception is sponsored by the Tampa Housing Authority and presented by the Tampa Bay History Center. Each year\, the event recognizes Black History Month and honors the legacy of Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr.\, a Tampa native from Ybor City and board chairman of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The annual observance traces its roots to 1926\, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week\, and to 1976\, when President Gerald Ford formally recognized February as Black History Month. \nComplimentary parking will be available with three options\, including Ray Charles Boulevard and the Tempo and Trio parking garages.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/fifth-annual-black-history-month-reception/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T113000
DTSTAMP:20260223T173439Z
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SUMMARY:City of Tampa's Women's History Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The City of Tampa’s Women’s History Month Celebration began in 1997 by City employees to recognize the many accomplishments of the City’s female employees.\n\nEach year\, the Women’s History Month Committee solicits nominations for the Josephine Howard Stafford Memorial Award. The Josephine Howard Stafford Memorial Award was adopted to honor a current or former City of Tampa female employee who demonstrates outstanding commitment to her position and the community. The award is given in memory of Ms. Stafford\, who devoted 24 years to the City of Tampa as an Assistant City Attorney. She was also the first woman judge in Hillsborough County and was a pioneer for women’s issues\, both professionally and in the community.\n\nJoin us on March 3 at 10:30 am for our 29th Annual Women’s History Celebration. Learn more at tampa.gov/WHM.\nOur 2026 Winner is Heather Wolf Erickson – Manager\, Parks and Recreation Service Area
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/city-of-tampas-womens-history-month-celebration/
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:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T142000
DTSTAMP:20260727T205417Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Amy Tyrrell for a 20-minute guided walkthrough of Cigar City and discover how Tampa became one of the world’s leading cigar manufacturing centers. Amy connects Henry B. Plant’s transportation network with Vicente Martinez Ybor’s cigar factories\, revealing how industry and immigration transformed a small Florida community into the city of Tampa. \nExplore maps\, photographs and historical artifacts while learning about Ybor City’s immigrant communities\, mutual aid societies and connections to the Cuban War of Independence. Discover why Tampa’s historic cigars were called clear Havana cigars\, how lectors shaped daily life inside the factories and how the cigar industry influenced Tampa’s development and identity. \nAmy has served as a docent at the Ybor City Museum State Park for five years and works part-time at the Henry B. Plant Museum. Her experience with both institutions provides visitors with a distinct perspective on the relationship among Plant’s transportation system\, Ybor’s cigar industry and Tampa’s growth. \nAbout gallery tours\nDocent-led gallery tours invite guests to examine artifacts\, maps\, photographs and other historical materials from the History Center’s collections while hearing accurate\, well-researched accounts of the people\, events and industries that shaped Tampa Bay. \nDuring each 20-minute tour\, an experienced docent interprets selected artifacts and displays\, explains what they reveal about the past and answers visitor questions. For first-time visitors\, a gallery tour provides a focused introduction to the History Center’s collections and a strong starting point for exploring the galleries. Tours are included with admission. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-03-05/
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:20260306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T142000
DTSTAMP:20260303T172654Z
CREATED:20260303T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T172654Z
UID:10002699-1772805600-1772806800@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-10/
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:20260311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260225T163157Z
CREATED:20260204T140841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T163157Z
UID:10004062-1773248400-1773257400@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Open House and Florida Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception for members and friends celebrating the newest temporary exhibition\, America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation. Guests are also invited to explore two newly opened exhibitions: The Sport of Kings and Queens and Tampa Bay Timeline. \nAfter the reception and gallery time\, stay for Florida Conversations: Beats of the Bay\, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Music has long been part of Tampa’s heartbeat. This panel brings together voices from the community to reflect on the people\, places\, and sounds that have shaped Tampa’s musical story and continue to inspire it today. \nTo check your membership status or renew by phone\, please call 813-228-0097 or click here to renew online. \nIN-PERSON RSVP   ZOOM RSVP \n  \nAdditional support for America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation was provided by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/gallery-open-house-and-florida-conversations/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTSTAMP:20260312T102553Z
CREATED:20260312T102552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T102553Z
UID:10004327-1773273600-1773359999@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Museum Closed for Private Event
DESCRIPTION:The History Center will be closed for a private event on Thursday\, March 12\, and reopen the following day.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/museum-closed-for-private-event/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T142000
DTSTAMP:20260204T154428Z
CREATED:20260204T154416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T154428Z
UID:10002848-1773324000-1773325200@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-7/
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:20260313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T143000
DTSTAMP:20260731T184429Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T184429Z
UID:10002700-1773410400-1773412200@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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/2026-03-13/
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:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260127T184005Z
CREATED:20250926T143128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T184005Z
UID:10003747-1773482400-1773487800@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Ybor City
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to the cigar capital of the world. Ybor City’s rich cultural heritage and immigrant roots made it one of Florida’s most vibrant communities. Tour Tampa’s only National Historic Landmark District and learn about early Ybor City people\, social life and work culture. Stroll past mutual aid societies\, the Ybor Cigar Factory and other key landmarks. \nEach tour runs 90 minutes and kicks off at 10 a.m. With only 25 spots available\, you’ll enjoy an intimate experience as you explore about one mile of Tampa’s historic sidewalks and brick streets. Wear your most comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather—you’ll want to enjoy every step. \nTour Details \n\nMeeting Place: Jose Marti Park at the Corner of 8th Ave and 13th St\, Tampa\, FL\nTickets: Advance tickets required. Private tours can be arranged by calling (813) 228-0097\n\nDon’t miss your chance to walk the streets where history was made. Claim your ticket now and join us for an unforgettable journey through Ybor City. \nTOUR TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/walking-tour-ybor-city-2/
LOCATION:Jose Marti Park\, 1303 E 8th Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, 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:20260316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260316T145324Z
CREATED:20260206T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T145324Z
UID:10004076-1773658800-1773669600@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:String Break: Guitar Lab
DESCRIPTION:Strum\, make and explore in this hands-on family program inspired by “America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation.” Stop by the guitar meet-and-greet to handle picks and strings and try out real electric and acoustic guitars. Then make a guitar pick necklace to take home\, with curated music samples playing throughout the experience. \n  \nThe program runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday\, March 16 to March 20\, 2026\, in the Wayne Thomas Gallery and is included with museum admission. All ages are welcome\, and it is ideal for families. \n\nGet tickets
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/spring-break-guitar-lab/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth
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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:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260316T145324Z
CREATED:20260206T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T145324Z
UID:10004072-1773745200-1773756000@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:String Break: Guitar Lab
DESCRIPTION:Strum\, make and explore in this hands-on family program inspired by “America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation.” Stop by the guitar meet-and-greet to handle picks and strings and try out real electric and acoustic guitars. Then make a guitar pick necklace to take home\, with curated music samples playing throughout the experience. \n  \nThe program runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday\, March 16 to March 20\, 2026\, in the Wayne Thomas Gallery and is included with museum admission. All ages are welcome\, and it is ideal for families. \n\nGet tickets
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/spring-break-guitar-lab/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth
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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:20260317T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260223T222941Z
CREATED:20260219T210554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T222941Z
UID:10004325-1773747000-1773752400@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:West Tampa Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:This month’s West Tampa Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at the Tampa Bay History Center in TECO Hall. The theme is “Green and the Luck of the Irish” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day\, with lunch catered by the Columbia Cafe. The program will feature Rodney Kite-Powell\, director of the Touchton Map Library\, presenting on West Tampa history with highlights on cigar factories and archival photos from the Tampa Bay History Center collection. \nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n \nThe West Tampa Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit\, membership-based organization dedicated to strengthening local businesses\, enriching communities and enhancing quality of life in West Tampa and surrounding areas. Founded in 1918 as the West Tampa Commercial Club and officially becoming the West Tampa Chamber of Commerce in 1929\, the organization has a more than century-long legacy of leadership\, advocacy and collaboration. Today\, the chamber is a network of businesses\, nonprofit organizations and individual members who connect through networking\, advocacy and community-focused initiatives. Its service area spans Hillsborough Avenue to the north\, Dale Mabry Highway to the west\, Kennedy Boulevard to the south and the Hillsborough River to the east\, including Drew Park.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/west-tampa-chamber-of-commerce-monthly-luncheon/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Tampa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:admin@westtampachamber.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260316T145324Z
CREATED:20260206T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T145324Z
UID:10004073-1773831600-1773842400@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:String Break: Guitar Lab
DESCRIPTION:Strum\, make and explore in this hands-on family program inspired by “America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation.” Stop by the guitar meet-and-greet to handle picks and strings and try out real electric and acoustic guitars. Then make a guitar pick necklace to take home\, with curated music samples playing throughout the experience. \n  \nThe program runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday\, March 16 to March 20\, 2026\, in the Wayne Thomas Gallery and is included with museum admission. All ages are welcome\, and it is ideal for families. \n\nGet tickets
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/spring-break-guitar-lab/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth
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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:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T194758Z
CREATED:20260106T214825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T194758Z
UID:10004054-1773856800-1773860400@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Foreword: A Town Hall with Audrey Chapuis
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Tampa Bay History Center’s new president and CEO\, Audrey Chapuis\, at Foreword: A Town Hall with Audrey Chapuis in the Lykes Atrium and Upper Terrace of the History Center on Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.\, and the program runs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. \n  \nPHOTO GALLERY   AUDIO RECORDING \n  \nThe Tampa Bay History Center sets the gold standard for history museums\, with national recognition as a top 10 history museum in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards and full accreditation\, a distinction earned by only about 3% of museums nationwide.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/foreword-a-town-hall-with-audrey-chapuis/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260106T214802Z
CREATED:20250905T151139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T214802Z
UID:10003737-1773916200-1773919800@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Book Club: "American Scare" by Robert W. Fieseler
DESCRIPTION:This free gathering takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center\, with a Zoom option available. March’s book selection is American Scare: Florida’s Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives by Robert W. Fieseler\, with the review led by a guest to be announced. Copies are available in the Museum Store or through the Tampa–Hillsborough County Public Library. \nEach month\, readers come together to explore Florida’s diverse voices in literature\, from fiction and history to poetry\, politics\, and food writing. All are welcome to join the conversation. \nATTEND IN PERSON\nAttend Online
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-american-scare-floridas-hidden-cold-war-on-black-and-queer-lives-by-robert-w-fieseler/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260316T145324Z
CREATED:20260206T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T145324Z
UID:10004074-1773918000-1773928800@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:String Break: Guitar Lab
DESCRIPTION:Strum\, make and explore in this hands-on family program inspired by “America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation.” Stop by the guitar meet-and-greet to handle picks and strings and try out real electric and acoustic guitars. Then make a guitar pick necklace to take home\, with curated music samples playing throughout the experience. \n  \nThe program runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday\, March 16 to March 20\, 2026\, in the Wayne Thomas Gallery and is included with museum admission. All ages are welcome\, and it is ideal for families. \n\nGet tickets
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/spring-break-guitar-lab/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T142000
DTSTAMP:20260204T193440Z
CREATED:20260108T190236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T193440Z
UID:10002849-1773928800-1773930000@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-4/
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:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260316T145324Z
CREATED:20260206T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T145324Z
UID:10004075-1774004400-1774015200@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:String Break: Guitar Lab
DESCRIPTION:Strum\, make and explore in this hands-on family program inspired by “America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation.” Stop by the guitar meet-and-greet to handle picks and strings and try out real electric and acoustic guitars. Then make a guitar pick necklace to take home\, with curated music samples playing throughout the experience. \n  \nThe program runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday\, March 16 to March 20\, 2026\, in the Wayne Thomas Gallery and is included with museum admission. All ages are welcome\, and it is ideal for families. \n\nGet tickets
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/spring-break-guitar-lab/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260731T184429Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T184429Z
UID:10002701-1774015200-1774017000@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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/2026-03-20/
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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