Housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel on the University of Tampa campus, the Henry B Plant Museum is now a National Historic Landmark. Built by transportation magnate Henry Bradley Plant, this Victorian Hotel features characteristic Moorish history of the hotel, the Florida tourist industry, the history of Tampa, and the furnishings of the Gilded Age. Self-guided tours are available of groups of ten or less. Reservations are needed with groups of ten or more. Contact Jeannette Twachtmann at 813-254-1891 Ext 23.
Location:
401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa Florida 33606
Telephone
813-254-1450
Other History nearby:
(Lake Wales) Depot - Lake Wales Museum
(Polk City) Fantasy of Flight
(Kissimmee) Medieval Life
(Dunedin) National Armed Services & Law Enforcement Memorial Museum
(White Castle) Nottoway Plantation
(Bartow) Polk County Historical Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Tampa area
Florida Old Time Music Championship Dade City FL April5-6 FOTMC celebrates Old Time Music in Florida, encompassing musical styles ranging from child ballads to southern dance music of old time string bands. Contests in many old time acoustic instruments, String Band and Old Time Singing contests.
Catfish Festival Crescent City FL April5-6 Since April 1978, the Rotary Club of Crescent City has held its annual 'Catfish Festival the first Saturday of April at Crescent City's Eva Lyon's Park. This massive volunteer effort has one significant purpose: raising money for college/vocational school scholarships for the high school children in our community. After costs are paid, every dollar generated is used for scholarships.
New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest New Smyrna Beach FL April5-7 New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest features world class air shows .....day and night! As well as amazing live music on stage and all of the fun in the Entertainment Theater
Peace River Celtic Festival Punta Gorda FL April10 Our Festival is perpetually dedicated to the memory of David Parker, member of Elks Lodge 2606 and the founder of the Peace River Celtic Festival. David loved Celtic music, laughter, good friendship and good times! If you cherish these things as well, you'll want to be part of this special event!
Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show Brooksville FL April5-13 Week long celebration of the county, entertainment, food, fair rides, livestock and agriculture competitions, demolition derby.
UCF Book Festival Orlando FL April13 The UCF Book Festival showcases 60 renowned authors, exhibitors, free book appraisals, special children’s activities and more.
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