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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T142000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T142000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T142000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T142000
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CREATED:20250526T134740Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T142000
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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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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_4686-scaled.jpg
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
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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
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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
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Cigar-City-at-the-Tampa-Bay-History-Center.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_4686-scaled.jpg
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
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/2026-05-21/
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
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_4686-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
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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/2026-05-07/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T142000
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/2026-05-01/
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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203622Z
CREATED:20260423T203622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T203622Z
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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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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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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T142000
DTSTAMP:20260108T190736Z
CREATED:20260108T190735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190736Z
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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-5/
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:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152638Z
CREATED:20260403T145431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152638Z
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Duckwall Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Duckwall Lecture as we welcome back Gary Mormino\, Ph.D.\, on April 22\, to the Tampa Bay History Center for an evening of history\, storytelling and unforgettable characters. Presented with support from the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation\, this year’s lecture marks the 140th anniversary of the first cigar rolled in Ybor City. \nDrawing on decades of research and personal encounters\, Dr. Mormino brings to life some of the most memorable figures in the Tampa Bay area’s past. From a lawyer with ties to organized crime to the legendary Tony Pizzo\, these stories reveal the personalities\, traditions and contradictions that shaped Ybor City and helped define Tampa. \nAt the heart of the lecture is Dr. Mormino’s enduring admiration for Ybor City\, a place whose legacy still resonates today. Blending scholarship with a gift for storytelling\, he offers an engaging look at the people and moments that continue to make this history so compelling. \nDr. Mormino is the Frank E. Duckwall Professor of History Emeritus at the University of South Florida\, St. Petersburg. He received the Florida Humanities 2015 Florida Lifetime Achievement Award for Writing and has served as a Florida Humanities scholar-in-residence. His many books include “Land of Sunshine\, State of Dreams” and “Dreams in the New Century: Instant Cities\, Shattered Hopes\, and Florida’s Turning Point.” \nEstablished in 1983\, the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation supports efforts to make Florida history accessible to the Tampa Bay community and advance research into the state’s past. \nIN-PERSON SIGN UP \nZOOM SIGN UP \n 
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/17th-annual-duckwall-lecture/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa Bay History Center":MAILTO:info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260401T144150Z
CREATED:20260209T144447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T144150Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Night: America at the Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:High school students are invited to a free Teen Night featuring teen-led exhibit tours\, trivia and prizes\, snacks\, and Guitar Hero® open gameplay. Get creative at the Guitar Pick Press and Necklace Craft Station to make a custom souvenir to take home. \nThis event is FREE for high school students with ID. \nAdditional support for America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation is provided by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa \nGet Tickets
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/teen-night-america-at-the-crossroads-the-guitar-and-a-changing-nation/
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:20260417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T142000
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/2026-04-17/
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:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260327T144252Z
CREATED:20260217T151341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T144252Z
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SUMMARY:History as a Joke: Hockey
DESCRIPTION:In Tampa\, we know lightning can strike twice. History as a Joke: Hockey serves up the surprising history of the sport with humor\, storytelling\, and a distinctly Tampa point of view\, proving that hockey and laughs thrive right here in the heat. \nAt History as a Joke\, join comedians Johnny B\, John J. Murray\, and Matt Fernandez from the 3 Ugly Mugs podcast\, along with the History Center’s Rodney Kite-Powell\, as they point out the humorous side of history. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/history-as-a-joke-hockey/
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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