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People of African descent have lived and labored in the Tampa Bay area for over five hundred years. Travails and Triumphs tells the story of the communities and families they forged, the hardships they endured, the jobs they worked, and the triumphs they celebrated.
Travails and Triumphs was made possible with support from TECO, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Bring your group to the History Center. Perfect for field trips, adult and senior groups or corporate outings, spend your day exploring Florida’s past. Guided, self-guided and custom tours are available upon request.
Much has been written about the heyday of the Central Avenue business district, the main business and recreation center for Tampa’s African American community through the 1960s. The story of …
The April 29 discussion at St. James @ Encore will feature “The Miseducation of the Negro” by Carter G. Woodson.
The community is invited to gather on Monday, May 6, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. James at ENCORE®, 1202 North Governor Street, Tampa, FL. This free event …
This celebration will take place at 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. Opening remarks will be made by Dr. Jesse Pisors, …
Experience the West Tampa Black History Walking Tour, a captivating 90-minute exploration of significant historical sites in Tampa’s Black community. Throughout the tour, participants will delve into the rich history …
The Black History Book Club invites Tampa Bay residents to join its sessions, emphasizing an inclusive approach to learning and discussion. Participation is free, and the initiative serves as a platform for …
The Black History Book Club invites Tampa Bay residents to join its sessions, emphasizing an inclusive approach to learning and discussion. Participation is free, and the initiative serves as a platform for …
Blanche Armwood pioneered the Florida educational system as the first Black woman to graduate from an accredited law school. Learn about her remarkable life and career.
Tampa's dockworkers - known as longshoremen or stevedores - were an integral part of the City's port and economy, and the local Longshoremen's Association helped workers earn a living wage.
Fred Hearns, Curator of Black History at the Tampa Bay History Center, shares an overview of Perry Harvey, Sr. Park in Tampa, Fla. This video is produced in partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Find out how people across the country and the Tampa Bay area can counter Black cemetery erasures. Dr. Antoinette Jackson, USF professor, chair of USF’s Department of Anthropology and founder of the Black Cemetery Network, leads this important Florida Conversations from the History Center’s TECO Hall.
This expansive exhibit is a first for the Tampa Bay area and will anchor the History Center’s third-floor galleries on Water Street.
Looking for resources for your classroom? History Center lesson plans are downloadable and include editable activity PDFs for students. Look for the Florida state standards with every lesson.