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We are excited to announce the launch of the Black History Book Club at Tampa's Black History Museum Starting Monday, Feb. 28, 2025, this initiative promises to be a beacon of knowledge, reflection, and community engagement in the heart of Tampa Bay.
The club’s sessions will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the charming Tampa's Black History Museum at 1213 Central Ave.. These enriching discussions will occur on the last Monday of February, April, June, August, and October, and the second Monday in December 2025.
Mark your calendars for July 3, 6-8 p.m., because the History Center’s Crow's Nest is daring to blend free pizza with, wait for it… history. Once you’re stuffed, stagger over to the “Invisible Immigrants” exhibit. You’ll marvel at artifacts and trivia that will have you saying, "wait, that actually happened?"—as if pizza wasn’t thrilling enough.
Slice of History is for young adults 18-30 seeking enlightenment (or just free food).
Admission’s free, but sign up first.
Bring cash for drinks; apparently, history isn’t hydrating enough.
Experience the West Tampa Black History Walking Tour, a captivating 90-minute exploration of significant historical sites in Tampa’s Black community.
Throughout the tour, participants will delve into the rich Black history of West Tampa, visiting key locations such as the former sites of J. W. Roberts City (West Tampa's inaugural brick cigar factory), University of Tampa's I. W. Phillips Field (football stadium), Clara Frye Memorial Hospital for Negro patients, Tampa's initial public housing development, and the childhood homes of notable figures in Hillsborough County's Black community.
Limited to 25 people, participants will walk approximately half to one mile along public sidewalks. Please wear comfortable shoes and attire to walk outside.
Meeting Place: This tour meets inside Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. You should park for free near the Tampa River Center (402 Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33607) and meet your tour guide at the flag pole.
Tickets: Advance tickets are required and private tours are available by called (813) 228-0097.
Grab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food, poetry to politics. Free with registration, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome!