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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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SUMMARY:A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America
DESCRIPTION: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 Banner.” \n“The Star-Spangled Banner” is known by all\, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. And yet\, only about 40% of U.S. citizens know all the words. And even fewer know their meaning. Join us as we travel back to 1814\, when Washington D.C. was under British attack during the “Second War of Independence\,” and the very bricks and mortar of American democracy were reduced to smoking rubble. We examine the battle that inspired witness Francis Scott Key to immortalize its final moments\, then reveal how his poem transformed into an anthem. \nScreenings are included with gallery admission and will begin every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4\, 2026. \nTV-PG / 51 min \nGET TICKETS\n  \nDid you know “The Star-Spangled Banner” began as a poem set to the tune of a popular 18th-century song? In this Smithsonian Channel clip from “A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America\,” explore the surprising origins of the anthem and the story behind the words that became one of the nation’s most recognizable songs. \n \nWant the full story? Join us at the Tampa Bay History Center for a special screening of “A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America\,” a documentary that revisits the War of 1812\, the Battle of Baltimore\, and the dramatic night at Fort McHenry that inspired Francis Scott Key. The screening connects one of America’s best-known symbols to the people\, conflict\, and moments that shaped its meaning.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/a-star-spangled-story-battle-for-america/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T142000
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CREATED:20260529T203949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T203949Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story-14/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000
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CREATED:20260619T133004Z
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SUMMARY:Slice of History: Pizza and Trivia
DESCRIPTION:History trivia\, pizza and friendly competition come together at the Tampa Bay History Center for Slice of History: Pizza and Trivia. This $5 downtown event is designed for Gen Z and millennials ages 18 to 30 looking for something different from another bar or restaurant trivia night. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us July 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the History Center’s Crow’s Nest for pizza and snacks and browse our temporary exhibit “America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation.” When trivia begins\,  teams will compete for prizes while answering questions tied to history\, civics and American culture. Tickets include pizza\, drinks\, snacks and time in the gallery. Bring a team\, come with friends or meet one here. \nThis event is part of Civic Season\, a national movement from Juneteenth through July Fourth that connects history\, civic life and the future we are building. At the History Center\, that means bringing the conversation into the museum: shared food\, friendly competition and a chance to see how local stories connect to the larger American experience. \nSlice of History: Pizza and Trivia is supported through the Civic Season network\, including Pizza to the Polls and History Made by Us. Pizza to the Polls helps feed people participating in civic life\, and Made By Us brings history and civics to younger generations through a national network of museums and cultural institutions. \nSave your seat for $5 and grab your slice of history on Water Street. \nSAVE YOUR SEAT
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/slice-of-history-pizza-and-trivia-2/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T142000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T203442Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story-13/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144527Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T142000
DTSTAMP:20260618T141205Z
CREATED:20260529T203012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T141205Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story-12/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144527Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260611T180157Z
CREATED:20250905T152343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T180157Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club: "The Final Episode: A Thriller" by Lori Roy
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, June 18\, 2026. \nThis free gathering takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center\, with a Zoom option available. June’s book selection is The Final Episode: A Thriller by Lori Roy\, reviewed by Cathy Clayton. Copies are available in the Museum Store or through the Tampa–Hillsborough County Public Library. \nEach month\, readers come together to explore Florida’s diverse voices in literature\, from fiction and history to poetry\, politics\, and food writing. All are welcome to join the conversation. \nATTEND IN pERSON \nATTEND ONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-the-final-episode-a-thriller-by-lori-roy/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144558Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144527Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T142000
DTSTAMP:20260529T202847Z
CREATED:20260529T202846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T202847Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story-11/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144527Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144558Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144527Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144558Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144527Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T152334Z
CREATED:20250905T151244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T152334Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club: "The Proving Ground" by Michael Connelly
DESCRIPTION:*Updated book selection* \nMark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday\, May 21\, 2026. \nThis free gathering takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center\, with a Zoom option available. May’s selection is The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly\, with the review led by a guest to be announced. Copies are available in the Museum Store or through the Tampa–Hillsborough County Public Library. \nEach month\, readers come together to explore Florida’s diverse voices in literature\, from fiction and history to poetry\, politics\, and food writing. All are welcome to join the conversation. \nATTEND IN pERSON \nATTEND ONLINE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/book-club-the-proving-ground-by-michael-connelly/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T192222Z
CREATED:20260505T134259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T192222Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Star Museums
DESCRIPTION:Our museum is proud to be part of the 2026 Blue Star Museums\, a national appreciation program to thank our military families for their service and share with them America’s cultural treasures. The 2026 program runs from Armed Forces Day\, Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, through Labor Day\, Monday\, September 7\, 2026. \nBlue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families\, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America. During the summer months\, free admission is available to currently serving military personnel and their families\, including National Guard and Reserve. \nThe free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military–Army\, Navy\, Air Force\, Marine Corps\, Coast Guard–including Reservists\, National Guardsman (regardless of status)\, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps\, NOAA Commissioned Corps\, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC)\, DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID)\, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum. \nClick here for Blue Star Museums FAQ.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/blue-star-museums-2/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144558Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144527Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144558Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
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SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144527Z
CREATED:20250623T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144527Z
UID:10002856-1778162400-1778163600@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144558Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
UID:10002707-1777644000-1777645200@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260501T223759Z
CREATED:20260430T172853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T223759Z
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SUMMARY:Tampa Riverfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tampa Riverfest returns to the Tampa Riverwalk on Friday and Saturday\, May 1 and 2\, bringing its annual two-day celebration of food\, music\, family-friendly activities and waterfront fun to downtown Tampa. \nHeld the first weekend in May each year\, Riverfest spans the Tampa Riverwalk and highlights the city’s cultural institutions\, local musicians\, restaurants and public parks. This year’s festivities include Taste of Riverwalk\, Taco Fest\, live music at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park\, a balloon glow at sunset\, a lantern parade\, yoga\, a water ski show\, a paddle invasion\, a wiener dog derby and more. \nThe Tampa Bay History Center will be open until 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday\, making it a premier stop during your Riverfest celebration. Located at the southern end of the Riverwalk near Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park\, the History Center offers three floors of Tampa Bay history\, waterfront views and dining at Columbia Cafe. \nMake the History Center part of your Tampa Riverfest weekend. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/tampa-riverfest-2026/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T142000
DTSTAMP:20260108T190912Z
CREATED:20260108T190911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190912Z
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SUMMARY:Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry\, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories\, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” \nEnjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa\, a 20-minute tour\, every Thursday at 2 p.m. \nADMISSION TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/cigar-city-bringing-industry-to-tampa-6/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203622Z
CREATED:20260423T203622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T203622Z
UID:10004322-1777320000-1777323600@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:AP Trivia Review for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for your AP exams with a little help from the History Center’s Teen Council! \nHigh school students are invited to a free\, trivia-style AP review session held at the Tampa Bay History Center. \nSharpen your skills\, test your knowledge\, connect with fellow students\, and take a fresh\, low-pressure approach to studying for your exams. \nRegistration is free with your student ID\, but required. \nSpots are limited. Sign up early to save your seat! \nApril 6 \n7 p.m. Review: AP Human Geography   \n8 p.m. Review: AP World History   \n  \nApril 27 \n7 p.m. Review: AP United States History   \n8 p.m. Review: AP Government  
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/ap-trivia-review-for-teens-2-2/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203512Z
CREATED:20260216T143442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T203512Z
UID:10004462-1777320000-1777323600@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:AP Trivia Review for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for your AP exams with a little help from the History Center’s Teen Council! \nHigh school students are invited to a free\, trivia-style AP review session held at the Tampa Bay History Center. \nSharpen your skills\, test your knowledge\, connect with fellow students\, and take a fresh\, low-pressure approach to studying for your exams. \nRegistration is free with your student ID\, but required. \nSpots are limited. Sign up early to save your seat! \nApril 6 \n7 p.m. Review: AP Human Geography   \n8 p.m. Review: AP World History   \n  \nApril 27 \n7 p.m. Review: AP United States History   \n8 p.m. Review: AP Government  
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/ap-trivia-review-for-teens-2/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T142000
DTSTAMP:20250901T144558Z
CREATED:20250526T134740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T144558Z
UID:10002706-1777039200-1777040400@tampabayhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Every Map Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants\, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories\, showing how geography\, exploration\, and community have influenced Florida’s past and continue to shape its future. Jim Dinsmore leads this gallery tour which is included with admission. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/every-map-tells-a-story/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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