Tampa Bay History Center

Visiting the Tampa Bay History Center this weekend (March 22–23)? Make it easy: ? Reserve parking w/ ParkWhiz ? Pay for street parking via ParkMobile, LLC ? Book Columbia Cafe on OpenTable ? Buy eTickets online Less stress, more history on the Tampa Riverwalk! Details in our parking guide: https://lnkd.in/eQvbx28c

Learn about the role of women in Ybor City's history at a special event featuring historian and author Sarah McNamara. Her book, "Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South," highlights Latina heritage, labor and culture in Tampa’s historic district. Moderated by Carmen Alvarez, the voice behind @tomesandtextiles on Instagram and TikTok, the conversation starts on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at Hillsborough Community College’s Ybor City Campus (2112 N. 15th Street, Tampa) in the Ybor Room, Ybor Building. Copies of McNamara’s book will be available for purchase from Tombolo Books, with a signing session following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public, and it is presented by the Ybor City Chamber Of Commerce and Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus. Reserve your spot today! https://lnkd.in/ekZbqRps

Exciting opportunity at Tampa Bay History Center! We're hiring a full-time Facility Technician to ensure our facility remains a safe, efficient, and welcoming space for employees and visitors alike. Position Highlights: ?? Competitive hourly wage: $23 – $25/hour ?? Oversee daily operations and maintenance of our beautiful facility ?? Work closely with vendors, security teams, and local authorities to maintain building safety and compliance ?? Opportunity to recommend and implement improvements in facility maintenance and operations We're seeking candidates with: ?? 3–5 years of experience in facility maintenance (including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, construction, and communication systems) ?? Strong technical expertise and a commitment to safety ?? Proven ability to coordinate and supervise vendor activities effectively Join our dedicated team and help preserve and protect Tampa Bay's vibrant history! Read full details here: https://lnkd.in/eVw4h-MK Interested? Send your resume to [email protected]. #Hiring #FacilityManagement #TampaJobs #HistoryCenter #MaintenanceTechnician Tampa Bay History Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ever wondered what #SpringBreak looked like over a century ago? Hillsborough County historian Rodney Kite-Powell takes readers back to the early 1900s in his latest Tampa Magazines column. ??Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekab5sjm Title: "Tin Can Tourist Camp, De Soto Park, Tampa, Fla." Collection: Hillsborough County Historical Commission Accession Number: 1996.051.001

Reconnect with Tampa Bay history. ?? Our curators share their experience researching our latest exhibition for the past 15 years. Just one more reason to Visit Tampa Bay.

Who's riding with the Tampa Downtown Partnership at the 2025 Bike to Work Ride & Rally on Thursday???? In celebration of #FloridaBikeMonth, join Mayor Jane Castor on a guided bike commute to Lykes Gaslight Park: https://lnkd.in/gEX6R3Pf Continue to bike around the city! Check out our interactive bike map to plan your routes around town: https://lnkd.in/gsaAmNct #TampaBay #Mobility

Join us this Saturday for the *official* Downtown Tampa Walking Tour and see the city in a new light. Architecture isn’t just about buildings—it shapes how a place feels, functions, and evolves. Tampa’s commercial core is full of stories, told through historic facades, sleek towers, and unexpected details you might have missed. Whether you’re a history lover, an architecture fan, or just curious, this tour will give you a fresh perspective on downtown. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eCnuWt7J Photo by FleischmanGarciaMaslowski Architecture. Learn about the restoration of Old City Hall: https://lnkd.in/eqMC-dwc

Those who know me well understand my passion for history. Rarely do we get the chance to witness it firsthand or hear directly from those who lived it. Last week, I had the opportunity of listening to a living legend. Leonard George - the first African American football player at the University of Florida, was the keynote speaker at the Tampa Bay History Center fourth annual Black History Month Reception. He shared powerful insights from his groundbreaking career and the lasting impact of his contributions. Thank you Hancock Whitney for sponsoring this inspiring event! Cami Gibertini Claire Gallo

The annual Nell Ward Lecture on Cartography, featuring Tom Touchton and Rodney Kite-Powell, is SOLD OUT, but a live stream has been added through Zoom webinar. Sign up now to watch live on Wednesday, March 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This lecture will explore the significance of the 1524 map that accompanied Hernán Cortés’s 1522 letter to King Charles V of Spain. It was the first printed map to depict the Gulf of Mexico and include the name Florida. You'll learn about the map’s creation, its impact, the story behind its origins, and so much more! ? Zoom sign up: https://bit.ly/4krrSuf ? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zdDiyX (Photos by Octavio Jones for the Tampa Bay History Center)

The new exhibit in the History Center’s Wayne Thomas Gallery tells the stories of families from across U.S.—not only La Florida. In Tampa, we know the history but it is not as visible in other cities. ????????