Tampa Marks 139th Birthday
with Archives Awareness Week
A big birthday is around the corner -- the City of Tampa is turning 139 next week and all are invited to join the celebration by participating in all, or any, of the free exhibits and programs offered through Archives Awareness Week.
About Archives Awareness Week
Established in 1992 by the City of Tampa, Archives Awareness Week brings together local archivists who share their remarkable collections through exhibits and programs that convey the value of archives in the preservation of historic records. Archives Awareness Week is held during the second week of July to coincide with the City of Tampa's birthday on July 15.
Events begin Sunday, July 12, through Saturday, July 18.
For the full list of exhibits and programs, please visit tampa.gov/aaw.
HOW TO CELEBRATE
Archives Awareness Week Schedule
Sunday, July 12
- 10:30 A.M. - Guitars and Galleries, a guided tour of the Tampa Bay History Center’s America at the Crosswords: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation exhibit.
- 1:00 P.M. - In Conversation with the Latin American Fiesta Association, a short film and discussion at the Henry B. Plant Museum.
- 3:00 P.M. - a verbal history and tour of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Monday, July 13
- 3:00 P.M. - Tampa in 1926, a look at life in Tampa 100 years ago at Old City Hall. Featuring an informational talk, free booklet, and birthday cake.
Tuesday, July 14
- 11:00 A.M. Cigarmaking: 140 Years of Excellence at J.C, Newman.
- 2:00 P.M. - Hillsborough Black Experience Collection: Be a Community Contributor at the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Library,
- 3:00 P.M. - Hillsborough Black Experience Collection: Be a Community Contributor at the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Library, learn how to properly handle and store old family pictures and documents.
Wednesday, July 15
- 10:00 A.M. - Places that Matter, a new City of Tampa initiative that combines storytelling and cultural asset mapping.
- 1:00 P.M. - The Tampa General Hospital Heritage Archive, an online program sharing the archiving of nearly 100 years of history.
- 5:30 P.M. - Unlocking the Shoebox Panel and Preservation Workshop, a preservation panel and workshop at Tampa’s Black History Museum.
Thursday, July 16
- 9:00 A.M. - USF Libraries Special Collections, learn how to do research at USF Libraries Special Collections.
Friday, July 17
- 11:00 A.M. - Remixed: Florida Artists Look at Art History at the Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Library.
- 1:30 P.M. - Curating the Tampa Bay Timeline at the Tampa Bay History Center.
- 3:00 P.M. - TPA Presents: The Story of Aviation in Tampa Bay at Tampa International Airport.
Saturday, July 18
- 11:00 A.M. - Land Records, learn about using land records for genealogical research at the John F. Germany Library.
- 1:30 P.M. - Downtown Tampa's Revolutionary Streets: The Story Behind the Street Names, discover the story behind Tampa’s street names at the Tampa Bay History Center.
- 3:00 P.M. - Library Microform, learn about using library microform at the John F. Germany Library.