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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Explore the Jose Gaspar myth and body of fiction inspired by the pirate rogue! Genres vary as authors portray the legend as a folk tale, historical fiction, pulp novel, exploitation fiction, morality play, juvenile adventure, romance, and more. More recently, the legend has inspired many first-time and self-published authors to reimagine the myth. Taken together, …
Tampa had a reputation for being a semi-lawless, wide-open town long before the era of Prohibition. The city certainly lived up to its reputation, with bootleggers and the Ku Klux Klan vying for dominance over Tampa's unruly population. Join Andy Huse for a romp through the “Noble Disaster,” when the black market offered babies for …
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.
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.
