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A HarpSound Live! concert "Jazz: Then and Now" brings the sound of jazz to life through live performance and stories from the Tampa Bay area’s music past. Throughout the evening, Dick Rumore, former owner of Paragon Music Center, will share stories about the history of jazz in the Tampa Bay area, giving the audience a …
The Black History Book Club continues its spring season with a discussion of Race Matters by Cornel West on April 27. This free event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave., at Tampa’s Black History Museum. First published in 1993, Race Matters examines race, democracy and moral responsibility in American public life. Copies …
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 …
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 …
The Tampa Black History Museum is hosting book club during the month of June featuring the book "Bourgeois Blues" by Jake Lamar.
Bring a few items from your personal collection! We will kick off with an inspiring panel featuring local historians, community elders, and preservation experts. You will learn the best practices for handling, digitizing, and storing delicate photos and documents. More importantly, we’ll discuss the profound cultural significance of everyday Black history and why your family's …
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.
