In 1958, an attempted “Snow Show” became melty mayhem in downtown.
Tampa Bay History Center
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Craft riverboat hosts a Tampa history-filled lunch cruise this fall
Tampa Bay History Center’s Rodney Kite-Powell will speak to guests as they enjoy their waterfront brunch.
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Two new exhibits show how the 1920s completely changed Tampa Bay
They’re at the Tampa Bay History Center through July 14.
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Tampa native who protested for racial equity will speak at downtown’s restored St. James Episcopal Church
Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr.’s nonviolent protests caught the eye of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Lionel Ballard shares the history of Tampa’s historic Rogers Park Golf Course this weekend
When Rogers Park was constructed in 1952, it was one of the only places where Tampa’s Black residents could host picnics or other recreational activities.
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Tampa Bay History Center explores the importance of Rogers Park at ‘Living History Saturday’ event
The center has a ton of events happening this February.
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‘Cuban Pathways’ exhibition opens at Tampa Bay History Center in February
It opens on Feb. 11, and there are online talks, too.
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Fred Hearns readies one of Tampa Bay’s most ambitious Black history month celebrations
It kicks off when Ben Crump keynotes a reception called ‘Embracing Our Cultural Kaleidoscope.’
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Here’s how Tampa Bay museums will celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote
Let’s hear it for the girls.
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Tampa Bay History Center’s ‘Brick by Brick’ tells history through LEGOs
Special events happen now, but it runs through February 2020.
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Paul Guzzo discusses Zion Cemetery reporting at Tampa Bay History Center next Tuesday
Because there’s no way you’re going to read all those words.
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Five Tampa Bay exhibits to visit on National Free Museum Day
And a dozen others also letting you in for free.
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Father’s Day food and drink specials around Tampa Bay
It’s Dad’s turn to be pampered.
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‘History by the Pint’ is on view at The Tampa History Center
Explore vintage artifacts and photos from Tampa Bay’s brewing origins.
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Your weekend, ready to go.
Make the magic happen between now and that Monday morning alarm.
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450th Anniversary — St. Augustine and its bizarre genesis at the Tampa Bay History Center
Spanish warriors were sent West to oppress a religious minority. They succeeded in bloody fashion, and St. Augustine was born.
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Tampa Bay History Center unveils Florida’s Got The Blues
A new exhibit offers a look at the deep-rooted blues history of the Sunshine State and Tampa in particular.