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May 16 Celebrating Florida Emancipation Day On May 20, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was announced in Tallahassee, Florida. The Tampa Bay History Center in partnership with Florida...

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May 21 *Updated book selection* Mark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday, May 21, 2026. This free gathering takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center, with...

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Book Club: "The Proving Ground" by Michael Connelly

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June 18 Mark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday, June 18, 2026. This free gathering takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center, with a Zoom option available....

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Book Club: "The Final Episode: A Thriller" by Lori Roy

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July 4 Celebrate Independence Day at the Tampa Bay History Center with "A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America," a Smithsonian Channel documentary exploring the surprising history and secrets behind "The Star-Spangled...

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A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America

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November 13 Golden Hour: Sunset in Sevilla Presented by Gala Chairs Andrea Gonzmart Williams & Beau Williams The Tampa Bay History Center Annual Gala is dedicated to celebrating our region’s heritage and...

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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.

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        • Chinsegut Hill
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        • History Center
        • Tampa’s Black History Museum
        • Touchton Map Library
      • Visit
        • Dining
        • Private Events
        • Group Reservations
        • FAQs
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        • Annual Gala
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        • Talks
    • 2026 Annual Gala
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      • Current Exhibits
        • America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation
        • The Sport of Kings and Queens
        • Mapping the American Sea
      • Upcoming
        • Mapping the 14th Colony
        • Cinema in the Sunshine State
      • More to Explore
        • Gallery Map
        • Touchton Map Library
        • Treasure Seekers
        • Travails & Triumphs
        • Florida Front and Center
        • All Past Exhibits
    • Experience historic Florida.
      • Buy Tickets
  • Learning
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      • Pre-K to 12
        • “Florida Front and Center” Educator Resources
        • SHIP-SHAPE
        • Museum at Home
        • Field Trips
        • History-to-Go Kits
        • Teen Council
        • Summer Camps
      • Adult Education
        • Book Club
        • OLLI-USF Courses
        • Outreach Programs
      • Research
        • About the Collection
        • Touchton Map Library
    • Bring the adventure home.
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