Home School History Days

The History Center belongs to home school families during our new Home School History Days! Children (ages 4 to 17) and parents will enjoy a day of hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, tours of the exhibits, and educational resources to take home.

Cost: $8 per person (ages 4 to adult); $6 TBHC members
Children ages 3 and under are always free!


Florida Folk Life
Friday, February 10 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Join us on a journey back to pioneer days, as we explore Florida’s Cracker heritage. Featuring an interactive storytelling show, “Florida Folk Tales,” by professional storyteller Katie Adams. Children will also meet pioneer-era reenactors; participate in age-appropriate, hands-on activities and games; and explore the museum’s galleries.

Florida’s Indian Heritage
Friday, June 1 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Learn about Florida’s native peoples, from the Tocobaga and Calusa, who lived long ago, to the modern-day Seminole Indians. Find out how native peoples hunted, fished and farmed in the past. Explore the stories, artwork, clothing, music and foodways of Florida’s thriving Seminole Tribe.      

Mystery Artifacts, Maps and More!
Friday, September 28 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
The History Center’s collections include more than 40,000 artifacts—not to mention thousands of maps and books! Take a peek at our collections and find out how we care for them. Learn how to analyze artifacts like a historian, read maps like a geographer, and handle documents like an archivist. Younger children will enjoy a gallery hunt and other fun, age-appropriate activities.
 

For more information on Home School History Days or to download the registration form, click here. To RSVP, call 813-675-8981 or e-mail matus@tampabayhistorycenter.org.