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. …
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Celebrating Our Heritage: 30 Years of Hispanic Themed Art from the Tampa Hispanic Heritage Archive
What began in 1986 as a small sketch for an event invitation has grown into a celebration of Tampa’s vibrant Hispanic heritage. Indeed, each year for three decades and counting, …
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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 …
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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 …
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Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books
Whether it was the Poky Little Puppy sneaking off to play or Scuffy the Tug Boat sailing down the river, there’s a good chance Little Golden Books were part of …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
