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Past Exhibits

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Navigating in the Age Before GPS

Since the earliest days of exploration and navigation, sailors and sea captains have utilized nautical charts to help guide them during their journeys across the oceans and around the coasts. …
Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
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Florida’s Got the Blues

Did you know that Hudson Whittaker ― better known as Tampa Red ― released more 78 rpm records than any other blues artist? Or that Ray Charles refined his signature …
September 12, 2016 – January 3, 2016
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Preserving Eden: The Florida Photographs of Clyde Butcher

Preserving Eden explores the breadth of Florida’s landscape, from wetlands to dunes, coastal hammocks to inland swamps. The exhibit depicts Florida’s rich natural beauty and geographic diversity while highlighting the …
September 3, 2016 – January 8, 2017
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Replacing Fort Brooke

Established on January 22, 1824 and first known simply as the “camp on the Hillsborough River,” Fort Brooke is arguably the genesis of modern-day Tampa. Presented in partnership with the …
February 20, 2016 – October 30, 2016
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Bringing Home the Sunshine: Collecting Florida Souvenirs

Souvenirs are the tangible reminder of a vacation well-enjoyed. Countless numbers of people have traveled to Florida since the late 1800s to escape the cold, the crowding, and diseases of …
January 16, 2016 – April 17, 2016
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Patios, Pools, and the Invention of the American Backyard

In the 1950s, Americans abandoned the front porch swings and stoops of the city in favor of the wide-open suburbs and spacious backyards. Through rare photographs, historic drawings and period …
June 20, 2015 – August 30, 2015
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