Home School History Days

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

These programs are appropriate for children ages 4 and older, and include a variety of hands-on activities tailored by age group. 

Cost per program is $8 per person (ages 4 to adult); $6 for TBHC members. (Children 3 and younger are free). Space is limited; please register in advance. To register, contact Julie Matus at 813-675-8981 or matus@tampabayhistorycenter.org. To download a registration form, click here.

The History Center is pleased to offer three Home School History Days in 2012:

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.