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June 15 The Tampa Bay History Center’s book group will meet virtually at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, to discuss Lauren Groff’s novel, her first since Fates and Furies. Her new novel is described as a...

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Book Group: “Matrix: A Novel” by Lauren Groff
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June 19 Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state were free by executive...

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Juneteenth: A Free Day
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June 19 From Ybor City's red clay brick-paved streets to Pennsylvania Avenue and our nation's capitol, Reverend Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr. has played a crucial role in advancing the Civil Rights Movement. A student...

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An Evening with Bernard LaFayette Jr.
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November 10 Together we've celebrated our past and charted a new course for the Tampa Bay History Center on Water Street thanks to your contributions during the annual Gala. This special event supports our mission...

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The history center is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

**Galleries are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas and open until 3 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Admission prices

Adult: $16.95
College Student: $14.95
Senior (60+): $14.95
Youth (7-17): $12.95
Child (0-6): Free
Members: Free

**First responders and veterans may receive discounted admission at Visitor Services.

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Weddings

The History Center provides a dramatic and historic backdrop for your wedding, wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. Give your wedding a unique Tampa flair your guests will remember for a lifetime.

Corporate events

Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind Tampa experience for your next corporate event or convention party? Are you a meeting planner looking for a unique setting to host a board retreat or employee function? Located within walking distance of downtown hotels, the History Center is perfect for your next corporate event.

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