a list of History Krewe Topics

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Ever wonder why Tampa is called “Cigar City” or whether there’s any truth to the legend of Jose
Gaspar? The Tampa Bay History Center’s History Krewe has the answers! Our trained museum
docents offer free presentations to groups and businesses who want to learn more about the
history and heritage of Tampa Bay. Free presentations include:
FLORIDA’S FIRST PEOPLE
THE UNCONQUERED FLORIDA
SEMINOLES
CIGAR CITY: THE STORY OF
YBOR CITY & WEST TAMPA
T H E S P A N I S H - A M E R I C A N WA R
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE
THE HISTORY OF GASPARILLA
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HISTORY OF TAMPA’S JEWISH
COMMUNITY
BOOK YOUR PRESENTATION TODAY! SEE BACK FOR DETAILS.
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THESE ENGAGING PROGRAMS :
FLORIDA’S FIRST PEOPLE
For thousands of years, Florida’s First people thrived on the peninsula’s natural resources. Learn what life was like for
these early native groups and how the arrival of European explorers in the 16th century changed the course of human
history.
THE UNCONQUERED FLORIDA SEMINOLES
The Seminoles migrated into Florida in the early 1700s, where they prospered for more than a century. By the mid1800s, the U.S. had waged three costly wars against them, forcing the Seminoles into exile. A small number refused to
leave, hiding in the Everglades. Learn how they survived and succeeded in the world today.
CIGAR CITY: THE STORY OF YBOR CITY
&
WEST TAMPA
Beginning in 1885, the cigar industry transformed Tampa from a sleepy fishing village of 700 people into the booming,
multicultural city it is today. How and why did this industry take root, grow and eventually decline? What effects has it
had on modern Tampa?
T H E S P A N I S H - A M E R I C A N WA R
Called the “Splendid Little War” this conflict lasted only a few months but had a long-lasting effect on Tampa and the
world. Learn about Cuban revolutionaries, the sinking of the battleship Maine, plus Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders
and their role in Tampa’s history.
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE
How did 6,000 acres of rattlesnake-infested forest become a hub of global war-fighting activity? From an aircrew
training site established before WWII to headquarters for U.S. Central Command, MacDill’s mission has evolved over
the decades. Learn the important role the base plays today in Tampa’s history and economy.
THE HISTORY OF GASPARILLA
The story of Jose Gaspar and Gasparilla parade (celebrated in Tampa for more than 100 years) intertwine with facts,
fallacies and fantasy. Tales of buried treasure and pirate ships continue to capture our imagination. Arrrrgggh...
A HISTORY OF TAMPA’S JEWISH COMMUNITY
The first documented Jewish settler arrived in Tampa in 1844. Those who followed became part of a vibrant and
dynamic Jewish community. Trace Tampa’s Jewish population beginning with 19th and 20th century immigration, the
economic impact of Jewish-owned businesses, and the role of Jewish residents in local politics.
THE HISTORY OF TAMPA
- COMING SOON!
For more information, or to book a presentation for your organization, contact
Nancy Dalence at 813.675.8983 | ndalence@tampabayhistorycenter.org