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Join the Tampa Bay History Center’s next Black History Book Talk group and help celebrate the 150th birthday of the Father of Black History – Dr. Carter G. Woodson -- on Monday, December 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m. All activities will be held at Tampa’s Black History Museum, 1213 N. Central Avenue. Parking is complimentary. The …
The Tampa Bay History Center is proud to offer walking tours that highlight the powerful stories of Tampa’s Black community. A fan favorite, the Encore Tampa tour takes you into the city’s Tempo District, once the heart of Central Avenue and a thriving hub of business, entertainment, and culture. On this guided walk, you will …
Step into the heart of Tampa’s Black history on a guided 90-minute walking tour through the Encore neighborhood and historic Central Avenue, once known as “the scrub.” Explore stories of jazz clubs, community leaders, and everyday life from the 1890s to the 1960s as you stroll brick streets and Perry Harvey Sr. Park.
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.
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.
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.
