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July 13 Embark on a Saturday walking tour through Ybor City, Tampa’s historical gem, and trace the district’s compelling tale from its cigar-making heyday to its lively contemporary culture. Stroll through...

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Ybor City Walking Tour
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July 15 Fred Hearns, curator of Black history at the Tampa Bay History Center, will join a panel discussion about 1924. The event will be held Monday, July 15, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the City of Tampa's Old City...

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Archives Awareness Week: 100 Years Ago: Tampa in 1924
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July 17 Fred Hearns, curator of Black history for the Tampa Bay History Center, and Ashley Morrow, program manager for Tampa’s Black History Museum, will discuss the lives of Black residents in Tampa's oldest...

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Archives Awareness Week: 1924: Life in Tampa's Scrub Community
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July 18 Rodney Kite-Powell, director of the Touchton Map Library, and Heather Culligan, curator of collections, will use maps and artifacts to showcase Tampa life in 1924. The event will be held Thursday, July...

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Archives Awareness Week: Maps and Artifacts from 1924
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July 19 Join a lively tour of the Tampa Bay History Center's Wayne Thomas Gallery with docent Jim Dinsmore on Friday, July 19, from noon to 1 p.m. The program is free and limited to 20 guests. Free, though...

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Archives Awareness Week: Decade of Change: Florida in the 1920s
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Archives Awareness Week: 1924: Life in Tampa’s Scrub Community

Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

Fred Hearns, curator of Black history for the Tampa Bay History Center, and Ashley Morrow, program manager for Tampa’s Black History Museum, will discuss the lives of Black residents in Tampa's oldest communities 100 years ago. The event is Wednesday, July 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Tampa’s Black History Museum, 1213 N. Central …

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Central Avenue Walking Tour

Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

Take a journey through Tampa's historic Central Avenue district, known as the "Harlem of the South." Delve into the tales of this African American community from the 1890s to the 1960s, exploring landmarks around Tampa's Black History Museum and Perry Harvey Sr. Park. Walking tours are available on select Fridays, starting at 10 a.m. and …

$20

West Tampa Black History Walking Tour

Tampa River Center 402 W Laurel St, Tampa, FL, United States

Experience the West Tampa Black History Walking Tour, a captivating 90-minute exploration of significant historical sites in Tampa's Black history. Guests can park for free at Julian B. Lane Park …

$20

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Central Avenue Walking Tour

Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

Take a journey through Tampa's historic Central Avenue district, known as the "Harlem of the South." Delve into the tales of this African American community from the 1890s to the …

$20

Black History Book Club: “Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story”

Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

The Black History Book Club invites Tampa Bay residents to join its sessions, emphasizing an inclusive approach to learning and discussion. Participation is free, and the initiative serves as a platform for …

Free

Black History Book Club: “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”

Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

The Black History Book Club invites Tampa Bay residents to join its sessions, emphasizing an inclusive approach to learning and discussion. Participation is free, and the initiative serves as a platform for …

Free

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Museum hours

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.

Admission prices

Adult: $16.95
College Student: $14.95
Senior (60+): $14.95
Youth (7-17): $12.95
Child (0-6): Free
Members: Free

**First responders and veterans may receive discounted admission at Visitor Services.

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