Tampa Bay History Center
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At the museum, whimsy is afoot
This past weekend, we hosted the 15th Annual Night at the Museum. At a Halloween celebration, I expected costumes and candy and the predictable sugar-induced mischief. The Tampa Bay History … The post At the museum, whimsy is afoot appeared first on Tampa Bay History Center .
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Tampa’s historic cemeteries: The lives before us
Beneath the sandy soil in Tampa’s cemeteries lie thousands of people who knew this city before we did. They worked in its factories, raised children in its neighborhoods and buried … The post Tampa’s historic cemeteries: The lives before us appeared first on Tampa Bay History…
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The 1921 Tampa Bay hurricane: then and now
For Tampa residents, a hurricane begins affecting daily life before its wind reaches the bay. In 1921, warnings arrived through telegraph lines and the morning newspaper. Today, forecasts appear on … The post The 1921 Tampa Bay hurricane: then and now appeared first on Tampa Bay…
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A 1970s box purse reflects the personal history of a Davis Island woman
In honor of National Handbag Day on October 10, we’re showcasing a customized piece from the 1970s in the Tampa Bay History Center Collection! This one-of-a-kind box purse reflects several … The post A 1970s box purse reflects the personal history of a Davis Island woman…
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3 Tampa landmarks and their local legends
Mysterious faces in hotel windows, a figure in military uniform and a special movie theater seat visited by an apparition in a fedora. Legend has it that music and laughter … The post 3 Tampa landmarks and their local legends appeared first on Tampa Bay History Center .
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A scene of shared memories
We opened our newest temporary exhibit, Cinema and the Sunshine State, at the Tampa Bay History Center with a reception for our members and members of Tampa Theatre. It was … The post A scene of shared memories appeared first on Tampa Bay History Center .
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Midcentury rumba dolls highlight Tampa’s Hispanic heritage
Each month we will share a unique artifact from our collection. This year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. To celebrate, we’re highlighting these … The post Midcentury rumba dolls highlight Tampa’s Hispanic heritage appeared first on Tampa…
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Rodney Kite-Powell previews ‘Cinema in the Sunshine State’ on RadioStPete
Historian Rodney Kite-Powell joined RadioStPete’s Nanette Wiser for a wide-ranging conversation about Florida history, public memory and the Tampa Bay History Center’s newest exhibition, “Cinema in the Sunshine State.” Kite-Powell … The post Rodney Kite-Powell previews ‘Cinema…
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Discover Florida through the History Center book club’s 2026-27 season
Florida can be read through its big historical moments, but some of the most revealing stories are found among ordinary people and places we know. Across 10 books, the History … The post Discover Florida through the History Center book club’s 2026-27 season appeared first on…
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Save the Date: 15th annual A Night at the Museum
The Tampa Bay History Center will celebrate the 15th annual A Night at the Museum on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with a special Halloween event for children and families. Guests … The post Save the Date: 15th annual A Night at the Museum appeared first on Tampa Bay History…