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OLLI-USF: The Jose Gaspar Literary Canon: The Many Faces of a Mythical Pirate

Explore the Jose Gaspar myth and body of fiction inspired by the pirate rogue! Genres vary as authors portray the legend as a folk tale, historical fiction, pulp novel, exploitation fiction, morality play, juvenile adventure, romance, and more. More recently, the legend has inspired many first-time and self-published authors to reimagine the myth. Taken together, 

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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.

Admission prices

Adult: $18.95
College Student: $16.95
Senior (60+): $16.95
Youth (7-17): $14.95
Child (0-6): Free
Members: Free

**First responders and veterans may receive discounted admission at Visitor Services.

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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.

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