Upcoming history events

The legendary Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade, presented by Pin Chasers, returns to historic 7th Avenue in Ybor City on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. A Tampa tradition for more than five decades, the nighttime spectacle celebrates the city’s L... Read More

We recognize the importance of the date June 19th, 1865 – Juneteenth – when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been set free. Join us for spoken remembrances, writings of historical importance and an original performance of m... Read More

𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐌. 𝐃𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞, 𝐌𝐨𝐛 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐛 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚'𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬, 𝐂𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐉𝐫., 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧... Read More

Hop aboard a pirate water taxi for a unique in-person adventure! Glide through the city’s waterways with local architects as your guides.About this EventArchitectural Boat TourHop aboard a pirate water taxi f... Read More

Get ready for a day filled with powerful stories, inspiring performances, and a celebration of Black history at the 8th Annual Black HistoryAbout this EventWelcome to the **8th Annual Black History Program**! Join us at *... Read More

History is under attack. Monuments glorifying southern secessionists are being restored. Military bases are being renamed for Confederate leaders. And Florida students are being taught that slavery offered “benefits” to the enslaved. How do we fight back... Read More

Fifth-annual night of great bourbon, dinner, war stories, and supporting Florida's fallen heroes. Pre-sale sponsorships available!About this EventA night of whiskey, war stories and camaraderie, honoring the sacrifices o... Read More

FREE ADDMISSION! 11am to 6pm along Historic 7th Ave., in Ybor City! Ybor Chamber’s Fiesta Day is a family-friendly, FREE “street festival” celebration commemorates the Cuban, Italian, Spanish, Jewish and German immigrants that settled in Ybor City in th... Read More

Love and Art Unite: Canvas & Cupid Painting ClassAbout this EventJoin us for Canvas & Cupid, a unique painting class celebrating love and Black history. In this creative and interactive session, participants will... Read More

Part of the Big Picture series ******************************************* 1h 35m / PG / Documentary, Drama TRAILER: https://youtu.be/5HNhlry-ggg VENUE: Historic Duncan Auditorium ******************************************* Finally, we showcase Grey Garde... Read More

The City of Tampa's Women's History Month Celebration began in 1997 by City employees to recognize the many accomplishments of the City's female employees. Each year the Women's History Month Committee solicits nominations for the Josephine Howard Staffo... Read More

Buildings Alive is our annual architecture hop celebrating the historical preservation and cultural heritage of Ybor City. Popular with any age, "hoppers" board a rubber-wheel Jolley Trolley and visit 6 of Ybor City's historic buildings. Each stop prov... Read More

Celebrate Black History Month and a cultural tea party experience!About this EventJoin us for an afternoon of elegance and excitement at A Harlem Renaissance Tea Party hosted by H... Read More

Join Jared Stacy, Ph.D. to discuss his newest book REALITY IN RUINS, in conversation with Tommy Preson PhillipsAbout this EventFor anyone who has ever said, “It feels like we’re living in different realit... Read More

✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Time Travelers Vintage Expo, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in vibrant Tampa, FL transfo... Read More