History Center Celebrates Grandparent’s Day

Celebrate Grandparent’s Day at the History Center with a special party and a “sleepover” just for stuffed animals. Kids ages 4-8 are invited to bring their grandparents and favorite stuffed animal to enjoy treats, crafts and story time on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.


Let Grammy or Grandpa help you make a one-of-kind blanket for your furry pal before leaving him or her with us to spend the night at the museum. Come back the next day to pick up your stuffed friend along with photos of their fun adventures!

Stuffed Animal Sleep Over is $8 /adult, $12 / child. History Center members receive a $2 discount for both adults and children. One stuffed animal per child, pre-registration required.

For more information on A Little History, contact Assistant Curator of Education, Jennifer Tyson, at (813) 675-8960 or jtyson@tampabayhistorycenter.org.

Make Time for 'A Little History'

The Tampa Bay History Center continues its children's program, A Little History, on Thursday, September 8th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with Child’s Play!

Celebrate our new Tampa Sports exhibit by playing timeless Tampa games like bocce ball and jai alai, old time favorites like relay races and target toss, and crafting your very own game to play at home! Seek more fun with a scavenger hunt through our new exhibit to find the Lightning's Stanley Cup and more!

A Little History is open to children ages 3 to 5 with an adult companion. Programs are once each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Each program is $10 per child and $6 per adult. Members of the Tampa Bay History Center receive a $2 discount for children and adults. One adult must accompany every two children. Space is limited, pre-registration is required.

For more information on A Little History, contact Assistant Curator of Education, Jennifer Tyson, at (813) 675-8960 or jtyson@tampabayhistorycenter.org.

Visit Northern Spain with the History Center

Santiago De Compostella, Oviedo, Covadonga, Comillas, Santander. These are just a few of the places you'll explore during this exclusive tour of northern Spain presented by the History Center and AAA.

On May 2 - 12, 2012, travel abroad with former History Center Trustee E.J. Salcines and trace Tampa Bay's and Florida's Spanish roots through the picturesque towns and cities of northern Spain.

To receive more detailed information or to reserve your place on the trip, visit the AAA website.

Tampa Bay Lightning and the History Center Encourage Kids to ‘Play it Forward’

Bolt into one last summer adventure with the History Center and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, August 20 from 10-3 p.m.

Join Lightning mascot Thunderbug and get your hands on real hockey equipment, play street hockey in Cotanchobee Park, or go on a scavenger hunt through the History Center's galleries.

Plus, receive one free admission per family with a donation of new school supplies. Donations benefit the Salvation Army.

Activities are free with admission to the History Center.

Play it Forward is part of Sports in Tampa Bay: Through the Eyes of Lamar Sparkman, currently on exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center through September 12.

Play it Forward is presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. Regular admission rates apply. For more information, visit www.tampabayhistorycenter.org or call (813) 228-0097.

Summer Camp Celebrates Tampa's Latin Heritage

¿Habla Español? Begining August 8, children 8-11 can learn to speak Spanish while they make a Tampa-style Cuban sandwich and pick up some Latin dance moves during Viva Tampa!, our last History Adventure Camp of the season. For one week, campers will celebrate the food, music, and festivals of Tampa's rich Hispanic and Latin cultures.

Viva Tampa! is $150 for non-members and $135 for TBHC members. Camp begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. Extended care is available for an additional fee. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit our website.

History Center Welcomes Sports Legends

Remember when the Bucs wore orange, soccer was a “Kick in the Grass” and Steve Spurrier was head coach…of the Bandits? Relive Tampa Bay’s early sports glory during the Tampa Sports Reunion at the Tampa Bay History Center on Saturday, August 13 from 3-6 p.m.

Hosted by 970 WFLA’s Jack Harris, visitors can mingle with former pros from the Bucs, Bandits, Lighting and Rowdies as more than 30 former athletes will be on hand to sign autographs, take photographs and chat with museum patrons. Harris will be joined by announcers from 620 WDAE The Sports Animal broadcasting live from the History Center.

Confirmed players include*:

BUCS
Tyji Armstrong, Ian Beckles, Aaron Brown, Jeff Carlson, Brian Gant, Dave Green, David Greenwood, Harold Hart, David Lewis, Ricky Reynolds, Council Rudolph, Rob Taylor, Richard “Batman” Wood, Nathan Wonsley, Jerry Wunsch, Steve Young (not the QB).

BANDITS
Mike Butler, Jim Fitzpatrick, John Reaves, Chuck Pitcock, Bruce Vaughan, Walter Carter, Mike Clark, Zenon Andrusyshyn

ROWDIES
Mike Connell, Dave Power, Francisco Marcos, Arnie Mausser, Winston Dubose, Rodney Marsh, Peter Roe, Ed Austin, Steve Wegerle

LIGHTNING
Dave Andreychuk

Tampa Sports Legends is part of Sports in Tampa Bay: Through the Eyes of Lamar Sparkman, currently on exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Best known as the creator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ original swashbuckling logo, Lamar Sparkman’s drawings of professional and amateur athletes span more than 40 years. Those drawings, along with trophies and memorabilia from Tampa’s Bay’s professional, collegiate and amateur teams are on exhibit through September 12.

Admission to Tampa Sports Legends includes full gallery access.

The Tampa Sports Reunion is presented by 620 WDAE The Sports Animal and sponsored by the Tampa Tribune. Regular admission rates apply. For more information, visit www.tampabayhistorycenter.org or call (813) 228-0097.

* Player appearances are not guaranteed. The History Center is not responsible for cancellations or players' personal schedules.