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Embark on a journey through Tampa's historic Central Avenue district, once celebrated as the "Harlem of the South." Explore the rich narrative of this African-American community from the 1890s through the 1960s, with landmarks including St. James Church and Perry Harvey Sr Park. Join our walking tours on select Fridays at 10 a.m. Discover Central …
Explore the city's Central Park neighborhood and the history of Tampa's historic Black community along Central Avenue. Discover tales of the area's musical references, which offer insights into African-American life in Tampa from the 1890s to the 1960s. GET TICKETS Each 90-minute walking tour begins at 10 a.m. at Tampa's Black History Museum at Encore. …
Explore the city's Central Park neighborhood and the history of Tampa's historic Black community along Central Avenue. Discover tales of the area's musical references, which offer insights into African-American life in Tampa from the 1890s to the 1960s. GET TICKETS Each 90-minute walking tour begins at 10 a.m. at Tampa's Black History Museum at Encore. …
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. On this guided walk, you will …
On 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.
Step into the heart of Tampa’s Black history on a guided 90-minute walking tour through the Encore neighborhood and historic Central Avenue, once known as “the scrub.” Explore stories of jazz clubs, community leaders, and everyday life from the 1890s to the 1960s as you stroll brick streets and Perry Harvey Sr. Park.
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.
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.
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.
