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January 15 Join comedian Matt Fernandez and the History Center’s Rodney Kite-Powell for an entertaining look at one of Tampa’s most iconic celebrations — Gasparilla. Blending humor with historical insights,...

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History as a Joke: Gasparilla
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January 22 This program examines the intertwined history of Tampa’s Catholic and Jewish communities. A panel of longtime local leaders will share knowledge and personal experiences, offering insights into this...

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Florida Conversations: History of Catholic-Jewish Relations in Tampa Bay
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February 19 The Tampa Bay History Center and WUSF present a program on the Florida Chitlin’ Circuit, a network of Black-owned venues that thrived during the Jim Crow era. Local and national experts will discuss...

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Florida Conversations: Chitlin’ Circuit
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March 6 Set sail aboard Craft’s history lunch cruise, featuring narration by one of Florida’s most esteemed historians, Rodney Kite-Powell. From tales of Henry Plant’s railroad to the evolution of Hillsborough...

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Crafted History Lunch Cruise
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March 19 Dr. Leslie Poole shares research spanning the colonial period to the 20th century, focusing on explorers and travelers who documented their experiences in Florida. Her work reveals how the state’s landscapes...

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Florida Conversations: Tracing Florida Journeys
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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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Canceled 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

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 on North Boulevard. During the tour, participants will learn about the rich history of West Tampa, visiting key locations such as the former sites of …

$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 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

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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: $18.95
College Student: $16.95
Senior (60+): $16.95
Youth (7-17): $14.95
Child (0-6): Free
Members: Free

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

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