Upcoming history events in Tampa

The Tampa Bay History Center will host its Annual Gala Friday, Nov. 14, under the leadership of Duncan and Jessica Belser, returning as chair couple for a second year. The theme, “Something in the Air: Celebrating our Civilian and Military Aviation Histor... Read More

¡VIVA! is back! Join us for our 3rd Annual ¡Viva! fundraising celebration. Friday, November 7, 2025, from 7:00pm-10:30pm at J.C. Newman Cigar Company ¡VIVA! is a fundraising event for the Ybor City Historical Society to raise funds for programming such... Read More

We are excited to announce the Black History Book Club launch at Tampa’s Black History Museum on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. Sessions will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave. These discussions will occur on the last Monday of February, Apri... Read More

Hey Tampa Bay Tech c/o 2005! Let's reunite after 20 years for a night of nostalgia, laughter, and catching up with old friends!About this EventWelcome to the Tampa Bay Tech c/o 2005 20 Year High School Reu... Read More

Explore the historic buildings which are preserved for 100+ years with a ghost tour that starts + ends at Hotel Haya.About this EventExplore the historic buildings which are preserved for 100+ years. Hear how Mr. Ybor bui... Read More

Legendary historian and writer Dr. Gary R. Mormino will headline a class of iconic Florida figures at the first-ever Florida Humanities Hall of Fame. Join friends and colleagues of Mormino as they celebrate his illustrious career while also paying tribu... Read More

Learn Tour & Share Bring your senior group for a tour of 1890s rural Florida history! This program offers a unique opportunity for adults ages 60+ to enjoy an interactive tour of the museum and grounds. Visit historic homes and structures authentic t... Read More

Explore Tampa’s 19th century living history museum by night. Along the way meet storytellers who will spin wild yarns about a few of Florida’s unexplained oddities! A little scary a little funny and always family friendly the Tall Tales tour is a Florida... Read More

📍 Venue: Historic Duncan Auditorium - Tampa Theatre 🏠 Address: 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602 🌆 City: Tampa 📍 Location: 27.9506, -82.4588🎉 Welcome to Michael Blaustein, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join u... Read More

📍 Venue: Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center 🏠 Address: 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602 🌆 City: Tampa 📍 Location: 27.9516, -82.4642🌟 Be part of history at Water For Elephants - Tampa, an extraordinary gathering that wil... Read More