Tampa Bay History Center

10 a.m. Chinsegut Hill Home Tour
2026-05-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Chinsegut Hill, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, 34601, United States
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 an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history.

Adult: $10
Youth (6-12): $5
Child (0-5): Free
Members: Free

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12 p.m. Chinsegut Hill Home Tour
2026-05-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Chinsegut Hill, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, 34601, United States

2 p.m. Chinsegut Hill Home Tour
2026-05-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Chinsegut Hill, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, 34601, United States

Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
2026-05-28 14:00 - 14:20, 2026-06-04 14:00 - 14:20, 2026-06-11 14:00 - 14:20, 2026-06-18 14:00 - 14:20 | Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
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.”
Enjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa, a 20-minute tour, every Thursday at 2 p.m.
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Every Map Tells a Story
2026-05-29 14:00 - 14:20, 2026-06-05 14:00 - 14:20, 2026-06-12 14:00 - 14:20, 2026-06-19 14:00 - 14:20 | Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
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.
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Book Club: "The Final Episode: A Thriller" by Lori Roy
2026-06-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Mark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
This free gathering takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center, with a Zoom option available. June’s book selection is The Final Episode: A Thriller by Lori Roy, reviewed by Cathy Clayton. Copies are available in the Museum Store or through the Tampa–Hillsborough County Public Library.
Each 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.
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