Explore the city's Central Park neighborhood and the history of Tampa's historic Black community along Central Avenue. Discover tales of the area's musical references, which offer insights into African-American life in Tampa from the 1890s to the 1960s. 

Each 90-minute walking tour begins at 10 a.m. at Tampa's Black History Museum at Encore. The museum, located at 1213 N. Central Ave. in Tampa's Central Park neighborhood, is a historic red brick structure between Central Ave. and Governor St.

Participants will walk less than a mile along public sidewalks, brick streets, and Perry Harvey Sr. Park. Please wear comfortable shoes and attire to walk outside. 

Meeting Place: Join the tour at the entrance to St. James Church, within the Encore housing neighborhood, located at 1205 N. Governors Avenue, Tampa Fl. 

Tickets: Advance tickets are required.