Factory Tours
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is Ybor City’s last working cigar factory and America’s oldest, family-owned premium cigar manufacturer. We invite the public to come and visit our historic 1910 cigar factory El Reloj for guided factory tours and a special presentation in honor of Archives Awareness Week. Our factory museum, store, and hand-rolling room is open to the public from 9:00am to 5:30pm. During Archives Awareness Week, there will be a discount code, AAW2025 (20% off) for regular guided tours in the morning and evening.
Program
Restoration of the Sanchez y Haya Building
Tuesday, July 15th • 11:00 a.m.
J.C. Newman Cigar Company • 2701 N. 16th Stree
The Newman family is working to restore the 115-year-old Sanchez y Haya building across the street from its El Reloj cigar factory. Join company historian HoldenRasmussen and fourth-generation owner Drew Newman to learn about the building’s history and restoration plans followed by a guided tour of the restoration project.