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SUMMARY:AP Trivia Review for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for your AP exams with a little help from the History Center’s Teen Council! \nHigh school students are invited to a free\, trivia-style AP review session held at the Tampa Bay History Center. \nSharpen your skills\, test your knowledge\, connect with fellow students\, and take a fresh\, low-pressure approach to studying for your exams. \nRegistration is free with your student ID\, but required. \nSpots are limited. Sign up early to save your seat! \nApril 6 \n7 p.m. Review: AP Human Geography   \n8 p.m. Review: AP World History   \n  \nApril 27 \n7 p.m. Review: AP United States History   \n8 p.m. Review: AP Government  
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/ap-trivia-review-for-teens-2/2026-04-06/1/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T200000
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SUMMARY:AP Trivia Review for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for your AP exams with a little help from the History Center’s Teen Council! \nHigh school students are invited to a free\, trivia-style AP review session held at the Tampa Bay History Center. \nSharpen your skills\, test your knowledge\, connect with fellow students\, and take a fresh\, low-pressure approach to studying for your exams. \nRegistration is free with your student ID\, but required. \nSpots are limited. Sign up early to save your seat! \nApril 6 \n7 p.m. Review: AP Human Geography   \n8 p.m. Review: AP World History   \n  \nApril 27 \n7 p.m. Review: AP United States History   \n8 p.m. Review: AP Government  
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/ap-trivia-review-for-teens-2/2026-04-06/2/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T142000
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/2026-04-09/
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:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260219T212831Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Downtown Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a unique activity to do in Tampa Bay? Join the Tampa Bay History Center for an immersive downtown walking tour. This guided trek leads you past some of the city’s most storied landmarks\, including City Hall\, Sacred Heart Church\, the Floridan Palace Hotel\, and The Hub\, Tampa’s oldest bar. Along the route\, your guide will share the stories that connect these sites to the city’s vibrant past. \nThe tour lasts 90 minutes\, begins at 10 a.m.\, and is limited to 25 guests for a more personal experience. The route covers about one mile along sidewalks and brick streets\, so comfortable shoes and outdoor attire are recommended. \nYour starting point is Lykes Gaslight Park at 400 N. Franklin St.\, right in the center of downtown. Street parking is available nearby\, making it easy to begin your journey. Advance tickets are required\, and private tours can be booked by calling (813) 228-0097. \nGroup size is small and tickets go fast. Reserve your spot today and experience downtown Tampa through the lens of history. Looking for other tours? Visit our walking tour page.  \nTOUR TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/walking-tour-downtown-tampa-2/
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:20260413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T140000
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SUMMARY:History & Cigar Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard Craft’s History & Cigar Cruise to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the first cigar rolled in Ybor City. This special edition cruise brings Tampa’s cigar story to life through narration by historian Rodney Kite-Powell and insights from Drew Newman\, fourth-generation cigar maker and general counsel for J.C. Newman Cigar Company. Together\, they’ll share how a single industry transformed a quiet Gulf Coast town into one of Florida’s most distinctive communities.  Aboard America’s first open-kitchen river cruiser\, guests will enjoy a chef-crafted brunch prepared fresh in view of the dining room using state-of-the-art gas cooking equipment. As the captain guides the vessel under Tampa’s historic bridges—sometimes with only inches to spare—Rodney will weave stories of Ybor’s cigar rollers\, factory life\, and the city’s rise as “Cigar City.”  Blending food\, history\, and waterfront views\, the cruise offers a one-of-a-kind way to experience Tampa’s past. Whether you’ve called the Bay home for years or are discovering it for the first time\, this journey promises an afternoon filled with flavor\, storytelling\, and a few surprises along the way.  \nReserve your seat now for a Crafted History Lunch Cruise that promises to be as enriching as it is enjoyable. \nBOOK NOW \nHistory & Cigar Cruise Details: \n\nMonday\, April 13\, 2026\nBoards 11:15 a.m.\, Cruises Noon – 2:00 p.m.\nUnparalleled views of scenic waterways and passage beneath low bridges\nIncludes brunch entrée\, dessert & soda\, coffee and tea\nNarration from Rodney Kite-Powell\, Tampa Bay History Center\nGuest appearance from Drew Newman\nComplimentary J.C. Newman Cigar (smoking is only allowed on the outside decks. No smoking inside the dining room.)\n\nAppetizers & craft cocktails are also available for purchase. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price. \nReservations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/craft-history-lunch-cruise-3/
LOCATION:CRAFT\, 603 Channelside Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260327T152106Z
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SUMMARY:Ybor 140: A community celebration of 140 years of Ybor’s first cigar
DESCRIPTION:On April 13\, 1886\, the first cigar was rolled in Ybor City. A moment that shaped a neighborhood\, a culture\, and a legacy. Join us on 7th Avenue in front of Hotel Haya as we come together as a community to honor Ybor’s past and participate in its living history. In a symbolic tribute\, 140 hands will come together to roll a single cigar\, guided by professional cigar rollers\, representing the generations of craftsmanship that built this city. \n\n\n\nGuests are invited to sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. \nSIGN-UP \nThroughout the afternoon\, enjoy: \n\nCuban sandwich bites and paella from Hotel Haya\nPop-up mobile museums from the Ybor City Museum Society and Tampa Bay History Center\nStories and surprise guests sharing the rich history and evolution of Ybor City\nA community-driven\, come-and-go atmosphere on historic 7th Avenue\n\nAt 2:15 PM\, we’ll gather for the final roll a celebratory moment marking the completion of the cigar and honoring 140 years of heritage\, resilience\, and community. \nWe invite locals\, businesses\, and visitors alike to stop by\, take part\, and be part of Ybor history. \nValet parking will be available at Hotel Haya for $10\, with additional city parking located throughout Ybor City. This event is open to the community and free to attend—guests are welcome to come and go throughout the afternoon. \nWith Gratitude to Our Community Partners \nThis moment would not be possible without the individuals\, businesses\, and organizations who continue to shape Ybor City’s story. We are grateful to stand alongside the following community partners in bringing Ybor 140 to life: \nJC Newman Cigar Co \nYbor City Museum \nFMoPA \nTampa Bay History Center \nVisit Tampa Bay \nYbor Chamber \nGasworx \nBarrieHaus \nFlor Fina
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/ybor-140-a-community-celebration-of-140-years-of-ybors-first-cigar/
LOCATION:Hotel Haya
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T113000
DTSTAMP:20251103T162836Z
CREATED:20250905T152034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T162836Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club: "Silver Alert: A Novel" by Lee Smith
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, April 16\, 2026. \nThis free gathering takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center\, with a Zoom option available. April’s selection is Silver Alert: A Novel by Lee Smith\, reviewed by Val Wolf. 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-silver-alert-a-novel-by-lee-smith/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T142000
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/2026-04-16/
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:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260327T144252Z
CREATED:20260217T151341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T144252Z
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SUMMARY:History as a Joke: Hockey
DESCRIPTION:In Tampa\, we know lightning can strike twice. History as a Joke: Hockey serves up the surprising history of the sport with humor\, storytelling\, and a distinctly Tampa point of view\, proving that hockey and laughs thrive right here in the heat. \nAt History as a Joke\, join comedians Johnny B\, John J. Murray\, and Matt Fernandez from the 3 Ugly Mugs podcast\, along with the History Center’s Rodney Kite-Powell\, as they point out the humorous side of history. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/history-as-a-joke-hockey/
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:20260418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260401T144150Z
CREATED:20260209T144447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T144150Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Night: America at the Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:High school students are invited to a free Teen Night featuring teen-led exhibit tours\, trivia and prizes\, snacks\, and Guitar Hero® open gameplay. Get creative at the Guitar Pick Press and Necklace Craft Station to make a custom souvenir to take home. \nThis event is FREE for high school students with ID. \nAdditional support for America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation is provided by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa \nGet Tickets
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/teen-night-america-at-the-crossroads-the-guitar-and-a-changing-nation/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185740Z
CREATED:20260408T185740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185740Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:A HarpSound Live! concert\n“Jazz: Then and Now” brings the sound of jazz to life through live performance and stories from the Tampa Bay area’s music past. Throughout the evening\, Dick Rumore\, former owner of Paragon Music Center\, will share stories about the history of jazz in the Tampa Bay area\, giving the audience a closer look at the people\, places and performances that helped shape the local scene. \nThe concert features clarinetist Frankie Brown Jr.\, saxophonist Al Chisolm and GQ Sound. Chisolm is a longtime presence in the Tampa Bay area music community whose career includes USO tours across the United States\, performances with The On Que Players and ongoing work as a solo artist. A self-taught musician\, he is known for a style shaped by gospel\, soul and instrumental jazz. \nA production of Unlimited Gospel Expressions\, the concert is sponsored by the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival and will be held at the future home of Tampa’s Black History Museum. \nGET TICKETS \nTogether\, these artists offer a program that honors the foundations of jazz while showing why the music still matters. “Jazz: Then and Now” is a chance to hear outstanding musicians\, learn more about the Tampa Bay area’s jazz history and spend an evening with music that continues to leave its mark.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/jazz-then-and-now/
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:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152638Z
CREATED:20260403T145431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152638Z
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Duckwall Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Duckwall Lecture as we welcome back Gary Mormino\, Ph.D.\, on April 22\, to the Tampa Bay History Center for an evening of history\, storytelling and unforgettable characters. Presented with support from the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation\, this year’s lecture marks the 140th anniversary of the first cigar rolled in Ybor City. \nDrawing on decades of research and personal encounters\, Dr. Mormino brings to life some of the most memorable figures in the Tampa Bay area’s past. From a lawyer with ties to organized crime to the legendary Tony Pizzo\, these stories reveal the personalities\, traditions and contradictions that shaped Ybor City and helped define Tampa. \nAt the heart of the lecture is Dr. Mormino’s enduring admiration for Ybor City\, a place whose legacy still resonates today. Blending scholarship with a gift for storytelling\, he offers an engaging look at the people and moments that continue to make this history so compelling. \nDr. Mormino is the Frank E. Duckwall Professor of History Emeritus at the University of South Florida\, St. Petersburg. He received the Florida Humanities 2015 Florida Lifetime Achievement Award for Writing and has served as a Florida Humanities scholar-in-residence. His many books include “Land of Sunshine\, State of Dreams” and “Dreams in the New Century: Instant Cities\, Shattered Hopes\, and Florida’s Turning Point.” \nEstablished in 1983\, the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation supports efforts to make Florida history accessible to the Tampa Bay community and advance research into the state’s past. \nIN-PERSON SIGN UP \nZOOM SIGN UP \n 
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/17th-annual-duckwall-lecture/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T142000
DTSTAMP:20260108T190736Z
CREATED:20260108T190735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190736Z
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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-5/
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:20260427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T184500
DTSTAMP:20260203T164217Z
CREATED:20260202T191919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T164217Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "Race Matters" by Cornel West
DESCRIPTION:The Black History Book Club continues its spring season with a discussion of Race Matters by Cornel West on April 27. \nThis free event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave.\, at Tampa’s Black History Museum. First published in 1993\, Race Matters examines race\, democracy and moral responsibility in American public life. Copies of the book are available for purchase at the Tampa Bay History Center Museum Store or through online retailers. \nGuests are invited to take part in a guided community conversation exploring West’s analysis of justice\, culture and the enduring structures that shape social inequality. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-race-matters-by-cornel-west/
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:20260427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203512Z
CREATED:20260216T143442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T203512Z
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SUMMARY:AP Trivia Review for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for your AP exams with a little help from the History Center’s Teen Council! \nHigh school students are invited to a free\, trivia-style AP review session held at the Tampa Bay History Center. \nSharpen your skills\, test your knowledge\, connect with fellow students\, and take a fresh\, low-pressure approach to studying for your exams. \nRegistration is free with your student ID\, but required. \nSpots are limited. Sign up early to save your seat! \nApril 6 \n7 p.m. Review: AP Human Geography   \n8 p.m. Review: AP World History   \n  \nApril 27 \n7 p.m. Review: AP United States History   \n8 p.m. Review: AP Government  
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/ap-trivia-review-for-teens-2/2026-04-27/
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:20260427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203622Z
CREATED:20260423T203622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T203622Z
UID:10004322-1777320000-1777323600@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:AP Trivia Review for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for your AP exams with a little help from the History Center’s Teen Council! \nHigh school students are invited to a free\, trivia-style AP review session held at the Tampa Bay History Center. \nSharpen your skills\, test your knowledge\, connect with fellow students\, and take a fresh\, low-pressure approach to studying for your exams. \nRegistration is free with your student ID\, but required. \nSpots are limited. Sign up early to save your seat! \nApril 6 \n7 p.m. Review: AP Human Geography   \n8 p.m. Review: AP World History   \n  \nApril 27 \n7 p.m. Review: AP United States History   \n8 p.m. Review: AP Government  
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/ap-trivia-review-for-teens-2-2/
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:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T142000
DTSTAMP:20260108T190912Z
CREATED:20260108T190911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190912Z
UID:10002855-1777557600-1777558800@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-6/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260501T223759Z
CREATED:20260430T172853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T223759Z
UID:10004463-1777593600-1777766399@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Tampa Riverfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tampa Riverfest returns to the Tampa Riverwalk on Friday and Saturday\, May 1 and 2\, bringing its annual two-day celebration of food\, music\, family-friendly activities and waterfront fun to downtown Tampa. \nHeld the first weekend in May each year\, Riverfest spans the Tampa Riverwalk and highlights the city’s cultural institutions\, local musicians\, restaurants and public parks. This year’s festivities include Taste of Riverwalk\, Taco Fest\, live music at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park\, a balloon glow at sunset\, a lantern parade\, yoga\, a water ski show\, a paddle invasion\, a wiener dog derby and more. \nThe Tampa Bay History Center will be open until 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday\, making it a premier stop during your Riverfest celebration. Located at the southern end of the Riverwalk near Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park\, the History Center offers three floors of Tampa Bay history\, waterfront views and dining at Columbia Cafe. \nMake the History Center part of your Tampa Riverfest weekend. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/tampa-riverfest-2026/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T142000
DTSTAMP:20260727T205417Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T205417Z
UID:10002856-1778162400-1778163600@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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/2026-05-07/
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:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T142000
DTSTAMP:20260727T205417Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T205417Z
UID:10002857-1778767200-1778768400@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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/2026-05-14/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260809T140344Z
CREATED:20260218T144228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T140344Z
UID:10004323-1778925600-1778950800@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:FAMU Annual Farm Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Florida Emancipation Day\nOn May 20\, 1865\, President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was announced in Tallahassee\, Florida. The Tampa Bay History Center in partnership with Florida A&M University’s Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station\, invites the community to the FAMU Annual Farm Fest on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chinsegut Hill Historic Site in Brooksville. \nWe will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. with the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation\, followed by a processional to the FAMU Farm Fest. Join us for guided tours of the historic site\, an agricultural showcase\, a health expo\, and hands-on demonstrations. Enjoy live performances and a variety of food vendors offering regional cuisine. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/famu-annual-farm-fest/
LOCATION:Florida A&M University Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station\, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road\, Brooksville\, FL\, 34601\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida A&M University Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station":MAILTO:cheryl.danley@famu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T192222Z
CREATED:20260505T134259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T192222Z
UID:10004466-1778925600-1778950800@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Blue Star Museums
DESCRIPTION:Our museum is proud to be part of the 2026 Blue Star Museums\, a national appreciation program to thank our military families for their service and share with them America’s cultural treasures. The 2026 program runs from Armed Forces Day\, Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, through Labor Day\, Monday\, September 7\, 2026. \nBlue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families\, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America. During the summer months\, free admission is available to currently serving military personnel and their families\, including National Guard and Reserve. \nThe free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military–Army\, Navy\, Air Force\, Marine Corps\, Coast Guard–including Reservists\, National Guardsman (regardless of status)\, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps\, NOAA Commissioned Corps\, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC)\, DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID)\, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum. \nClick here for Blue Star Museums FAQ.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/blue-star-museums-2/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility
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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:20260521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T152334Z
CREATED:20250905T151244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T152334Z
UID:10003736-1779359400-1779363000@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Book Club: "The Proving Ground" by Michael Connelly
DESCRIPTION:*Updated book selection* \nMark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, May 21\, 2026. \nThis free gathering takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center\, with a Zoom option available. May’s selection is The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly\, 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-the-proving-ground-by-michael-connelly/
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:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T142000
DTSTAMP:20260727T205417Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T205417Z
UID:10002858-1779372000-1779373200@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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/2026-05-21/
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:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T142000
DTSTAMP:20260727T205417Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T205417Z
UID:10002859-1779976800-1779978000@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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/2026-05-28/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T184849Z
CREATED:20260514T214453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T184849Z
UID:10004470-1780135200-1780140600@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ybor City Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ybor City began as a cigar-manufacturing town and grew into one of Tampa’s most distinctive historic districts. On this guided walking tour\, guests will hear how cigar makers\, factory workers\, immigrant families\, business owners\, and social clubs helped shape the neighborhood that became known around the world for hand-rolled cigars. \nLed by a History Center-trained docent\, the 90-minute tour explores Ybor City’s brick streets\, landmark buildings\, and 7th Avenue corridor while connecting the neighborhood’s cigar industry to the people and places that shaped daily life in Ybor City. Along the way\, guests will learn why Ybor City developed its own identity within Tampa and why so many of its historic buildings remain important today. \nThe tour begins at a new location: Parque Amigos de José Martí\, or Friends of José Martí Park\, 1303 E. Eighth Ave.\, Tampa\, FL 33605. Participants will walk approximately one mile along public sidewalks and brick streets. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Guests may also want to bring bottled water. \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. \nGET WALKING TOUR TICKETS \n  \nBest parking option\n \nUse the Fernando Noriega Jr. Parking Garage\, 2010 N. 13th St.\, Tampa\, FL 33605. Access is available from E. Eighth Ave. or E. Ninth Ave. Click here for the full list of parking garages and lots owned by the City of Tampa.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/ybor-city-walking-tour-23/
LOCATION:Parque Amigos de José Martí (Friends of José Martí Park)\, 1303 E 8th Ave\, Tampa\, 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:20260604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T142000
DTSTAMP:20260727T205417Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T205417Z
UID:10002860-1780581600-1780582800@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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/2026-06-04/
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:20260605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T142000
DTSTAMP:20260529T202847Z
CREATED:20260529T202846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T202847Z
UID:10002712-1780668000-1780669200@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-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T201439Z
CREATED:20260507T141340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T201439Z
UID:10004469-1780939800-1780945200@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Heart of the Turf at Tampa's Black History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Tampa’s Black History Museum (TBHM) for an in-depth look at African American history in Thoroughbred racing. \nThis special program is presented by Roda Ferraro\, director of the Keeneland Library and curator of The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers. Doors open at 5 p.m.\, followed by welcome remarks and an introduction at 5:30 p.m.\, Ferraro’s presentation at 5:45 p.m.\, audience discussion and Q&A at 6:30 p.m.\, and a reception at 7 p.m. Following the presentation and audience Q&A\, guests are invited to a reception and an opportunity to experience the traveling exhibition. \nFerraro will highlight the lives\, careers\, and contributions of African American horsemen and horsewomen from the mid-1800s to today. From nationally celebrated jockeys and trainers to the skilled caretakers who worked behind the scenes\, the program explores how generations of Black professionals helped shape the racing industry across the United States\, often while facing systemic exclusion. \nReception sponsored by \n \nFREE TICKETS \nFollow Tampa’s Black History Museum on Facebook and Instagram for the latest program information and ways to get involved.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/the-heart-of-the-turf-at-tampas-black-history-museum/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa's Black History Museum":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T142000
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/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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