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SUMMARY:AARP Tampa Bay Day
DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay History Center will host AARP Tampa Bay Day\, offering free admission to AARP members.  \nParticipants can register online to take advantage of this opportunity to explore the region’s history. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a day of learning and discovery at no cost. \nSIGN UP      JOIN AARP 
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/aarp-tampa-bay-day-oct-2/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility
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ORGANIZER;CN="AARP Tampa Bay":MAILTO:aarpfl@aarp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T193000
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SUMMARY:Florida Conversations: A Motion Picture Paradise!
DESCRIPTION:A History of Florida’s Film and Television Industry\nIn this program\, historian David Morton\, Ph.D.\, explores Florida’s overlooked role in shaping the American film and television industries. He traces how the state emerged as a “third coast” for entertainment over the last century\, beginning with Jacksonville’s pioneering film studios of the early 1900s and continuing through South Florida’s television boom of the 2000s and 2010s. \nFrom silent reels to streaming culture\, Florida has provided a stage for countless stories that captured national attention. \nMorton received his Ph.D. in Texts and Technology from the University of Central Florida in 2019\, where he teaches History and Media Studies. \nA 2016–17 Fulbright scholar and program director for the Flickering Landscapes Conference Series\, Morton is also the author of A Motion Picture Paradise!: A History of Florida’s Film and Television Industry\, published in July 2024 by the University Press of Florida. \nFlorida Conversations will be presented in person in TECO Hall and virtually through Zoom. Reserve your spot today. \nIN-PERSON RSVP   ZOOM SIGN-UP \nThis program is made possible with the support of the USF Foundation\, USF Libraries\, AARP Tampa Bay\, and a generous gift from Shelley Blood.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/a-motion-picture-paradise-a-history-of-floridas-film-and-television-industry/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T142000
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/2025-12-04/
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:20251205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T143000
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/2025-12-05/
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:20251206T100000
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Downtown Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an exciting way to experience downtown Tampa this December? Join us for a guided walking tour that brings the city’s landmarks and stories to life. Stroll past City Hall\, the striking Sacred Heart Church\, the grand Floridan Palace Hotel\, and Tampa’s oldest bar\, The Hub\, while your guide shares the history and character of these streets. \nThis 90-minute tour begins at 10 a.m. and covers just under a mile along sidewalks and brick avenues. Our guests are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes\, bring water\, and arrive a few minutes early. Tours meet at the center of Lykes Gaslight Park and are limited to 25 participants. \nMeet your guide at the center of Lykes Gaslight Park\, 400 N. Franklin St.\, Tampa\, FL 33602. Street parking is available throughout downtown. Advance tickets are required\, and private tours can be booked by calling (813) 228-0097. Spots are limited\, so grab your tickets now and get ready for an unforgettable walking tour through Tampa’s history. \nTOUR TICKETS \n 
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/walking-tour-downtown-tampa-3/
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:20251211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T142000
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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/2025-12-11/
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:20251212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T143000
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/2025-12-12/
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:20251215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T184500
DTSTAMP:20251118T195704Z
CREATED:20250805T210902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T195704Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "Passing"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tampa Bay History Center’s next Black History Book Talk group and help celebrate the 150th birthday of the Father of Black History – Dr. Carter G. Woodson — on Monday\, December 15\, 2025\, 5:30 p.m. All activities will be held at Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N. Central Avenue. \nParking is complimentary. The activities are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Members of the Tampa Bay Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History\, ASALH\, are the museum’s special guests. \nDecember’s book discussion features Passing\, a novel published in 1928 by Nella Larsen. It describes the complicated existence of two Black women in Chicago struggling to navigate the difficulties of crossing over the color line. Their compelling stories reveal much about how some very light-skinned African Americans might struggle with this issue today. \nPre-registration for the event below is recommended. \nSIGN UP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-passing/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20251017T200748Z
CREATED:20251016T133924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200748Z
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SUMMARY:History as a Joke: Snow Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays with laughter at the Tampa Bay History Center’s “History as a Joke: Snow Show.” 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\, for a hilarious look back at one of Tampa’s strangest winter tales. \nIn 1958\, downtown Tampa tried to bring winter magic to Florida\, but the Snow Show melted into mayhem. What began as a cheerful holiday stunt quickly turned into a frosty fiasco remembered for all the wrong reasons. \nRelive the chaos\, laugh at the legend\, and kick off your holiday season with humor and history. Admission is $10. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/history-as-a-joke-snow-show/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T113000
DTSTAMP:20251103T160246Z
CREATED:20250905T152734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T160246Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club: "Motion Picture Paradise!: A History of Florida's Film and Television Industry" by David Morton
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, December 18\, 2025. \nThis free gathering takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center\, with a Zoom option available. December’s selection is Motion Picture Paradise!: A History of Florida’s Film and Television Industry by David Morton\, reviewed by Shelley Blood. Copies can be purchased in the Museum Store or borrowed 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-motion-picture-paradise-a-history-of-floridas-film-and-television-industry-by-david-morton/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T142000
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/2025-12-18/
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:20251219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260731T184429Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2025-12-19/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T113000
DTSTAMP:20251118T195801Z
CREATED:20250926T142331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T195801Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Central Avenue
DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay History Center is proud to offer walking tours that highlight the powerful stories of Tampa’s Black community. A fan favorite\, the Encore Tampa tour takes you into the city’s Tempo District\, once the heart of Central Avenue and a thriving hub of business\, entertainment\, and culture. \nOn this guided walk\, you will explore the Encore neighborhood\, once known as “the scrub\,” and uncover the music\, culture\, and daily life that shaped the community from the 1890s through the 1960s. Stops include Perry Harvey Sr. Park and surrounding landmarks that keep this vibrant history alive. \nEach tour lasts 90 minutes\, begins at 10 a.m.\, and covers less than a mile along sidewalks and brick streets. Comfortable shoes and outdoor attire are recommended. \nMeeting Place: Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N. Central AvenueTickets: Advance purchase is required \nOnly 25 spots are available for each tour. Reserve your ticket today to secure your place on this unforgettable journey through Encore Tampa’s history. \nTOUR TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/walking-tour-central-avenue-2/
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:20251226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T142000
DTSTAMP:20251223T135818Z
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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-8/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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