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May 18 This special program will occur at 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. Fred Hearns, curator of Black history, leads a special program with Gary Ellis,...

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Florida Emancipation Day at Chinsegut Hill Historic Site
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May 18 Learn about Tampa’s compelling history as you stroll past City Hall, Sacred Heart Church, the Floridan Palace Hotel and even Tampa’s oldest bar, The Hub, on this guided trek!   GET TICKETS

Downtown Tampa Walking Tour
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May 18 Step into history with the Rough Riders, the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, which spent five days in 1898 in Tampa en route to the Spanish-American War—the only unit to see combat in the US Army during...

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Living History Saturday: Rough Riders Spend a Week in Tampa
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June 6 Join Fred Hearns, Curator of Black History, and Tamra Schweiberger, Tampa Field Office director for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, plus a panel of experts to mark the 60th anniversary...

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Florida Conversations: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
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June 8 June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of WWII’s D-Day landing along the Normandy coast. Join Art and Meg Durshimer, along with local living historians, as they share stories, anecdotes, and military and...

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Living History Saturday: D-Day Anniversary
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Florida Conversations: How Do We Deal with Our Confederate Ancestors? The Story of John B. Jackson

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

Resident David E. Barclay, Ph.D., is an excellent storyteller who will share his family history while connecting to the challenge of acknowledging one's ancestors, whether Confederate or Union. On Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m., his talk in TECO Hall at the History Center includes many notable Tampa names, including the Ashley and Jackson families. In-Person …

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AARP Member Day

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

AARP Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay History Center are thrilled to invite AARP Members and their guests to attend AARP Member Day at the museum for FREE. The History Center will host …

Free
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Black History Month Reception

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

The Black History Month Reception, an evening of inspiration, recognition, and cultural celebration, is set to take place on Feb. 23, 2024.

$75

Book Group: “Good Day Sunshine State” by Bob Kealing

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

In 1964, Beatlemania flooded the United States. The Beatles appeared live on the Ed Sullivan Show and embarked on their first tour of North America—and they spent more time in Florida than anywhere else. Good Day Sunshine State dives into this momentous time and place, exploring the band's seismic influence on the people and culture of …

FREE

20s for the Teens

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

Dive into the 1920s with your friends for an evening at the History Center. Students can enjoy the Decade of Change exhibit, 1920s trivia, and light refreshments. SIGN UP 

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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Weddings

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.

Corporate events

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.

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