Fred Hearns, curator of Black history, and Robin Nigh, arts and cultural affairs manager for the City of Tampa, join a distinguished guest panel that designed the Soulwalk arts and heritage “trail.” Nearly 100 stops spanning approximately 46 miles across 25 neighborhoods tell the rich history of Tampa’s Black communities and highlight the diverse, thriving, […]
Learn about Tampa’s compelling history on this guided trek as you stroll past City Hall, Sacred Heart Church, the Floridan Palace Hotel, and even Tampa’s oldest bar, The Hub! Each 90-minute walk is led by a History Center-trained docent and is limited to 25 people to ensure an intimate and informative experience. Participants will walk […]
What did it take to build a thriving city by the bay? A whole lot of creativity, determination, and shoreline sculpting, as it turns out! On this tour, developed and hosted by Tampa Bay Watch and the St. Petersburg Museum of History, you’ll discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, […]
🕕 Event Details: 📅 Date: Monday, November 6th, 2023 🕕 VIP Meet and Greet: 6:00 PM (Limited Availability) 🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM 🌟 Program Begins: 7:00 PM 🎻 Featuring World-Renowned Concerto Soloist: Anthony Cook 🏛️ Venue: The Palladium Theater, Downtown St. Pete 🎫 Tickets: Secure your seats today! Tickets are available at: Chabadsp.com/tickets
Together we’ve celebrated our past and charted a new course for the Tampa Bay History Center on Water Street thanks to your contributions during the annual Gala. This special event supports our mission to preserve and tell the stories about why the Tampa Bay area is such a special place to live. The Gala is […]
Bootleggers flooded Florida with illegal booze, flappers danced to jazz, and workers erected suburban bungalow homes in Florida suburbs. At the same time, Florida’s Jim Crow system was violently enforced, and a charismatic Christian religious revival movement swept the state. Join the Tampa Bay History Center’s Brad Massey and Rodney Kite-Powell for a look at […]
David Grann meets Susan Orlean in this page-turning true story of an underground operation into the mysterious world of alligator poaching and its larger than life Floridian characters. Rebecca Renner's Gator Country is the twisting true story of the impossible choices individuals must make to stay afloat in this world, and she will join local […]
Enjoy a glass of Columbia Restaurant’s signature sangria before a gallery talk with Dr. Brad Massey, Curator of Public History. Learn about the growth of Florida through a guided presentation of our newest permanent exhibits, including Travails and Triumphs.
From one of the country's most distinguished journalists, a revisionist and riveting look at the American politician whom history has judged a loser, yet who played a key part in the greatest social movement of the 20th century. In Into the Bright Sunshine, Samuel G. Freedman examines Hurbert Humphrey's early political career, when his efforts […]
Starring Sara Nower and Cody Farkas- It is December 17th, 1979. Margaret Thatcher is visiting Washington D.C. Whilst preparing for her first speech at the White House, she invites a guest for drinks. The guest is John Lennon. Thatcher has a deal for John that could change the course of his life. With her typical […]
Get together with your friends for Galentine's Day and enjoy a historical tour while indulging in a delightful high tea experience that includes rose toast.
Grab your significant other and ride the beautiful Fort De Soto! Fort De Soto features a historic military fort, 7 miles of white sugar sand beaches and incredible nature all around you. What a romantic view! Fort De Soto Park has over 1100 acres of preserved wildlife. Most of this, even the locals haven’t seen! […]
St. Petersburg's hidden, hilly neighborhood hosts its 2024 Tour of Homes on the last Saturday of March. One of St. Petersburg's most distinctive neighborhoods, Historic Roser Park is so well-hidden in its hilly enclave along Booker Creek just south of Bayfront Medical Center that even longtime city residents are sometimes surprised to discover it. Five […]
It's simple and FREE! But, of course, a DONATION to help Heritage Village is much appreciated, and ALL PROCEEDS go directly to Heritage Village. All you need to do is click on the REGISTER NOW button, fill out the form and you'll receive a confirmation email and we'll see you at the show. WHO: All […]
Brief Description: Join Emmy Award winning Film Historian Christopher Ward at Imagine Museum as he presents Charlie Chaplin’s The Rink! Detailed Description: Jump back in time to the golden age of cinema with Charlie Chaplin's hilarious film, The Rink! Join us as we welcome Film Historian, Christopher Ward to give you all of the juicy […]
For fifty years, bestselling author Peter Golenbock has been interviewing some of the most fascinating figures in baseball. Their conversations are a journey back in time to the days of Ruth and Gehrig, Gehringer and Greenberg, Robinson and Reese, and Howard and Mantle, as they reflect on the sport’s greatest moments and biggest issues. Join […]
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Southern Roots Realty invites you on Thursday, May 9th to Happy Hour with the Historian featuring Tim Spofford and Education for All: 70 […]
Celebrate Preservation Month with FREE admission to the Museum of History, insights from local preservation experts, and more than a dozen local vendors and community groups. Enjoy presentations on everything […]
