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 …
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Every Map Tells a Story
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Every Map Tells a Story
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 …
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Join us at Tampa's Black History Museum (TBHM) for an in-depth look at African American history in Thoroughbred racing. This 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 … |
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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 …
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Join Tampa’s Black History Museum and the Tampa Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for A Juneteenth Jubilee, a concert and celebration recognizing Juneteenth and the history of emancipation. Featuring multiple performers and artists, this special program uses music, movement, spoken word, and cultural expression to explore the meaning of Juneteenth beyond … |
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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 …
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. Explore maps, …
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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, …
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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. Explore maps, …
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Every Map Tells a Story
Canceled
Every Map Tells a Story
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, …
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The Tampa Black History Museum is hosting book club during the month of June featuring the book "Bourgeois Blues" by Jake Lamar. |
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Slice of History: Pizza and Trivia
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Slice of History: Pizza and Trivia
This event is ideal for young adults in the Tampa Bay area. Join us for a special trivia night and bring your friends. Ages 18-30 are welcome.
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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. Explore maps, …
$18.95
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Every Map Tells a Story
Canceled
Every Map Tells a Story
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, …
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Celebrate Independence Day with hourly screenings of “A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America,” a Smithsonian Channel documentary exploring the history behind “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Screenings are included with gallery admission on July 4, 2026.
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Celebrate America250 with the Tampa Bay History Center at Liberty by the Bay. The Tampa Bay History Center is joining the City of Tampa for Liberty by the Bay, a free Fourth of July celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Held Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Liberty by the Bay brings …
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Canceled Every Map Tells a Story
Canceled Every Map Tells a Story
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Museum hours
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.
We can host your event.
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.
