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Tampa grew a lot in the early 1900s – its neighborhoods, homes, and hotels. Historian Rodney Kite-Powell will share these changes using artifacts and maps from that era. History Center docents Carl Zielonka and Garry Moore will add to this by highlighting new Bungalow-style homes and grand hotels, such as the Don Cesar, Vinoy, Fenway, …
Discover the captivating story of how Tampa navigated the era of Prohibition, exploring its origins, inventive strategies, colorful personalities, and enduring impact. Delve into a world where every stratum of society, from housewives to rumrunners, moonshiners, saloon keepers, cops, and judges, played a part in this transformative period in our history. History Center docents Shelley …
Discover the captivating story of how Tampa navigated the era of Prohibition, exploring its origins, inventive strategies, colorful personalities, and enduring impact. Delve into a world where every stratum of society, from housewives to rumrunners, moonshiners, saloon keepers, cops, and judges, played a part in this transformative period in our history. History Center docents Shelley …
Discover the captivating story of how Tampa navigated the era of Prohibition, exploring its origins, inventive strategies, colorful personalities, and enduring impact. Delve into a world where every stratum of society, from housewives to rumrunners, moonshiners, saloon keepers, cops, and judges, played a part in this transformative period in our history. History Center docents Shelley …
Join the History Center's docents and guest speakers as we discover Tampa's distinctive holiday spirit in our course, Holiday Traditions in Florida and Tampa. Explore the cherished traditions and past festivities that have shaped Tampa’s identity. We will discuss the ill-fated Tampa Snow Show, the raucous Guavaween parades, the exciting Epiphany tradition in Tarpon Springs, …
Join the History Center's docents and guest speakers as we discover Tampa's distinctive holiday spirit in our course, Holiday Traditions in Florida and Tampa. Explore the cherished traditions and past festivities that have shaped Tampa’s identity. We will discuss the ill-fated Tampa Snow Show, the raucous Guavaween parades, the exciting Epiphany tradition in Tarpon Springs, …
The history center is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
**Galleries are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas and open until 3 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
**First responders and veterans may receive discounted admission at Visitor Services.
The History Center provides a dramatic and historic backdrop for your wedding, wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. Give your wedding a unique Tampa flair your guests will remember for a lifetime.
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.
