Central Avenue Black History Walking Tour

Please select from the options below, complete, and submit the form. If you have any questions regarding the History Center’s Central Avenue Black History Walking Tour for students, please contact the History Center’s Curator of Education, Brian Buttafuoco, at (813) 675-8987 or [email protected].

Walking Tour

The walking tour features the Historic Black Central Avenue neighborhood and business district, including Perry Harvey, Sr Park, Saunders library, downtown train station, and Jackson Boarding House.

Overview

Grade levels: 4 -12th grade

Duration: 60 - 90 minute walking tour

Suggested tour time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Limited capacity: 30 students, plus chaperones

Reservations required

Participants will walk approximately one mile on public sidewalks and brick streets.

Meeting location in close proximity to the Central Avenue district. Easy parking and access. Address will be forthcoming. All outdoors with restrooms and picnic spots available.

Admission

Student groups (Min. 10 / Max. 25)

Student - $7

Required Teachers or Chaperones - 1 per 10 students – Free

Additional adults - $10

Scholarships available

Contact Information

Class Information

Time and Date of Visit

List three possible dates for your virtual tour. We will do our best to accommodate your first choice, and will contact you if dates are not available.

Reservations and Questions

For field trip reservations and additional information, please contact Brian Buttafuoco, Curator of Education at (813) 675-8987 or email [email protected]