West Tampa Black History Walking Tour
Experience the West Tampa Black History Walking Tour, a captivating 90-minute exploration of significant historical sites connected to Tampa’s Black community.
Throughout the tour, participants will explore West Tampa’s rich Black history while visiting key locations, including the former sites of J. W. Roberts City, West Tampa’s first brick cigar factory; the University of Tampa’s I. W. Phillips Field football stadium; Clara Frye Memorial Hospital for Black patients; Tampa’s first public housing development; and the childhood homes of notable figures in Hillsborough County’s Black community. Limited to 25 guests, participants will walk approximately eight blocks along public sidewalks. Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire.
Meeting Place: This tour meets inside Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Look for the Bob Buckhorn River Center (402 Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33607) and meet your tour guide at the flag pole.
Throughout the tour, participants will explore West Tampa’s rich Black history while visiting key locations, including the former sites of J. W. Roberts City, West Tampa’s first brick cigar factory; the University of Tampa’s I. W. Phillips Field football stadium; Clara Frye Memorial Hospital for Black patients; Tampa’s first public housing development; and the childhood homes of notable figures in Hillsborough County’s Black community. Limited to 25 guests, participants will walk approximately eight blocks along public sidewalks. Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire.
Meeting Place: This tour meets inside Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Look for the Bob Buckhorn River Center (402 Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33607) and meet your tour guide at the flag pole.
Where is it happening?
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Tampa River Center, W Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33607, United States
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Host or PublisherTampa Bay History Center
