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December 14 In spite of being enslaved, Black people in Tampa formed a church in 1863–Mt. Sinai African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church–located in the Scrub. In the following decades, other Black congregations...

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Near The Cross: Tampa's First Black Churches
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December 16 Learn about Tampa’s compelling history on this guided trek as you stroll past City Hall, Sacred Heart Church, the Floridan Palace Hotel, and even Tampa’s oldest bar, The Hub! Each 90-minute walk...

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Downtown Tampa Walking Tour
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December 16 This month, Ross Lamoreaux, the site manager of Chinsegut Hill Historic Site, will be delivering a presentation on "The Civilian Conservation Corps." We will discuss the history of the Civilian Conservation...

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History at High Noon: The Civilian Conservation Corps
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December 30 Join Art and Meg Durshimer as they share stories from the Vietnam era. Three 30-minute presentations will happen throughout the afternoon and are included with gallery admission. MUSEUM TICKETS Pirate Water Taxi

Living History Saturday: War and Peace in Vietnam
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February 4 Take a deep dive into Tampa’s history along the Hillsborough River with Tampa Bay History Center’s Curator Rodney Kite-Powell. The 1-hour cruise will include narration by Rodney as guests view the...

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Tampa’s Riverfront History Tour
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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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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.

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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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