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SUMMARY:Book Club:   "It’s Hard to Kill a Bougainvillea: From Slavery to the American Dream" by Sylvia A. Alvarez
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the next session of the History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, September 17\, 2026. \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. The September title is “It’s Hard to Kill a Bougainvillea: From Slavery to the American Dream” by Sylvia A. Alvarez. Author Sylvia A. Alvarez will join the book club as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-its-hard-to-kill-a-bougainvillea-from-slavery-to-the-american-dream-by-sylvia-a-alvarez/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “Brawler” by Lauren Groff
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the next session of the History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, October 15\, 2026. \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. The October title is “Brawler” by Lauren Groff. Sharon Masturzo will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON\nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-brawler-stories-by-lauren-groff/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T103000
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America's Revolutionary Era” by Mike Bunn
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the next session of the History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, November 19\, 2026. \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. The November title is “Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America’s Revolutionary Era” by Mike Bunn. Richard Kane will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-fourteenth-colony-the-forgotten-story-of-the-gulf-south-during-americas-revolutionary-era-by-mike-bunn/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “Tampa Theatre: A Century of Stories” by Andrew T. Huse
DESCRIPTION:Join our latest History Center Book Club on Thursday\, December 17\, 2026. \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. The December title is “Tampa Theatre: A Century of Stories” by Andrew T. Huse. Shelley Blood will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-tampa-theatre-a-century-of-stories-by-andrew-t-huse/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T103000
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “A Land Remembered” by Patrick D. Smith
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year with the History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, January 21\, 2027\, featuring Patrick D. Smith’s beloved Florida novel\, “A Land Remembered.” \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. John Nuekamm will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-a-land-remembered-by-patrick-d-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:20270218T103000
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “The Life of Herod the Great” by Zora Neale Hurston
DESCRIPTION:February’s History Center Book Club features “The Life of Herod the Great” by Zora Neale Hurston on Thursday\, February 18\, 2027. \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. Marty Sears will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON  \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-the-life-of-herod-the-great-by-zora-neale-hurston/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T103000
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “Blue Marlin: A Novella” by Lee Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join the History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, March 18\, 2027\, for a discussion of Lee Smith’s “Blue Marlin: A Novella.” \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. Valerie Wolf will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON  \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-blue-marlin-a-novella-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:20270415T103000
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “The Last Train to Key West” by Chanel Cleeton
DESCRIPTION:Travel to the Florida Keys with the History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, April 15\, 2027\, as the group discusses Chanel Cleeton’s “The Last Train to Key West.” \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. Cathy Clayton will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-the-last-train-to-key-west-by-chanel-cleeton/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270520T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260902T203750Z
CREATED:20260831T205154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T203750Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “The Moor’s Account” by Laila Lalami
DESCRIPTION:The History Center’s May Book Club selection explores a story of exploration and identity with Laila Lalami’s “The Moor’s Account” on Thursday\, May 20\, 2027. \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. Brooke Kelly will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-the-moors-account-by-laila-lalami/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270617T103000
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CREATED:20260831T205646Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “Anywhere Else: Essays on Florida” by Rachel Knox
DESCRIPTION:Florida takes center stage at the History Center’s June Book Club on Thursday\, June 17\, 2027\, with Rachel Knox’s collection of essays\, “Anywhere Else: Essays on Florida.” \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. Amanda Hoffman will serve as the reviewer for this month’s discussion. Visit the Museum Store to purchase your copy. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome! \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-anywhere-else-essays-on-florida-by-rachel-knox/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270715T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260831T210115Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club: Florida Book Review
DESCRIPTION:The final Book Club meeting of the 2026-27 season will take place on Thursday\, July 15\, 2027\, with a special Florida Book Review. \nThis free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center\, with the option to join via Zoom. July’s session will feature a Florida Book Review rather than a single featured title. \nGrab a cup of coffee and join us for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food\, poetry to politics. Free with registration\, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom. This special July session concludes the 2026-27 Book Club season. \nIN PERSON \nONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-florida-book-review-2/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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