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The popular American Victory Restoration Tours allow visitors to view firsthand the on-going work to restore this icon of America’s merchant maritime might, a functioning, 1940s-era merchant cargo vessel which served during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Visitors experience virtually the entire ship. The developing museum contains photographs of the American Victory and other period merchant ships, U.S. Merchant Marine uniforms, medals and documents, personal recollections of life at sea as well as navigational equipment, hands-on displays and weaponry. Aboard the American Victory Ship, visitors can come aboard a fully-functioning 1940s era steamship. They experience an unforgettable voyage of discovery and relive history by visiting cavernous three level cargo holds, radio and gyro rooms, hospital, galley, weaponry, steering stations, flying bridge, signaling equipment, wheelhouse, mess halls, engine room, crew cabins, lifeboats and cargo equipment, then gaze upon photographs, uniforms, medals, documents and naval equipment.

Association of Florida Teaching Artists

Association/Club/Guild ; Dance ; Education ; History/Heritage ; Literature/Poetry ; Music ; Nonprofit ; School ; Special Events ; Visual Art/Fine Craft

The Association of Florida Teaching Artists’ mission is committed to providing quality art programs for underserved communities and a directory of vetted artists to work in all venues. AFTA is a unique artist-educator hybrid. Teaching artist has the opportunity to interact with people of all ages and cultures. Demonstrating the critical role the arts can play in our personal lives, social interactions, and educational success. AFTA Connects artists to teachers and schools through short and long-term residencies, both in-school and after-school. We also provide special programs for community groups and institutions and participate in public, private, and community programs.

Bay Area Renaissance Festival

Festivals/Markets ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Special Events ; Sports/Outdoors

The Bay Area Renaissance Festival takes place adjacent to the grounds of the Museum of Science and Industry. The six-week annual festival takes places each spring and attracts thousands of visitors.

Central Park Performing Arts Center

Education ; Government ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Music ; Special Events ; Theatre

Building on over a decade-long tradition of excellence, the Central Park Performing Arts Center (CPPAC) is enthusiastically serving the community as both an accessible cultural destination and a popular public gathering place. Owned by the City of Largo, CPPAC offers a year round schedule, which includes over 150 performances, consisting of a diverse mix of artists. We offer spectacular performances in music, dance and theater and unique facilities for meetings, weddings, banquets and special events.

Clearwater Historical Society

History/Heritage ; Nonprofit

Visit the Clearwater Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center at South Ward School to enjoy the setting of the historic school while exploring exhibits that tell stories of the area’s tourism, leisure, sports, trains, restaurants and schools. Museum hours are Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Donations gratefully accepted. The museum campus is approximately five acres. It contains five buildings with two open to the public. Heritage Hall, the original South Ward Elementary School, houses the exhibits. The Event Center serves as the research area and meeting space. The Clearwater Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center is located at 610 S. Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater 33756. Parking is available on Mulberry Alley, between the museum and First United Methodist Church. Additional parking is available behind the museum, accessible via N. Hamilton Crescent. For further information, donations, membership and volunteer activities, visit website at clearwaterhistoricalsociety.org, email at clearwaterhistoricalsociety@gmail.com, like on Facebook/Instagram @ClearwaterHistoricalSociety, or call (727) 754-8019. The Clearwater Historical Society, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with the mission to educate, collect, preserve, exhibit and promote the people, culture and events of Clearwater’s rich past. Its vision is to create a place where the community comes together to explore Clearwater’s past, share its present and imagine its future. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (CH# 58300) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES ON THEIR WEBSITE (www.800helpfla.com) OR BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Coalition of Hispanic Artists of Tampa Bay (CHA)

History/Heritage ; Nonprofit ; Visual Art/Fine Craft

Coalition of Hispanic Artists (CHA) is a nonprofit organization founded in April 2007 and incorporated in March 2008. The Mission of the Coalition of Hispanic Artists is to serve Hispanic artists of the greater Tampa Bay area and of the State of Florida by providing a voice for their artistry in various mediums and cultural genres, showcasing their works, providing grounds for interaction between artists and art viewers through education, group and solo exhibitions, and invitations. In so doing, it seeks to inspire creativity, celebrate diversity, and empower the artists of Hispanic cultural heritage to realize their potential by making a positive impact within their homes, their community, and the world at large. They support artists of various cultures and across various artistic disciplines, such as performing arts, visual and fine arts, crafts, media and digital arts, literary arts, interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary arts, and creative design. MOTTO: Celebrating the Diversity of Hispanic Artistry and Providing Access to All

Cracker Country

Education ; Festivals/Markets ; Gallery/Museum ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Special Events

Imagine it’s the year 1898 and you have just settled in rural Florida. What would you be doing, seeing and experiencing? To find out, step through our doorway into history and discover the past. Visit our website for a list of our public openings and programs. Cracker Country is a rural Florida living history museum located on the Florida State Fairgrounds. It was founded with the purpose of preserving Florida’s rural heritage. The museum recreates an 1890s rural Florida town. Its collection of 13 original buildings dating back from 1870-1912 were relocated from across the state of Florida beginning in 1978 when Cracker Country was established by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle E. Carlton, Jr. Today, the historically furnished buildings recreate the lifestyles of the past, and costumed interpreters portray daily living as Florida pioneers and share the stories of early Floridians’ experiences. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11766, Tampa, FL 33680

Crearte Tampa

Dance ; History/Heritage ; Literature/Poetry ; Music ; Theatre ; Visual Art/Fine Craft

Crearte es un proyecto destinado al arte y la cultura en la Bahía de Tampa. Se pretende establecer lazos para una plataforma donde convergen música, literatura, fotografía, artes plásticas, entre otras manifestaciones culturales y artísticas, sobre todo, en la comunidad hispanohablante de la región. A través de conciertos, exposiciones, ponencias, eventos que estaremos propiciando para incentivar un crecimiento en la cultura local y reafirmar valores en los más jóvenes, sean artistas o no.

Florida Institute for Community Studies (FICS)

Dance ; Education ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Nonprofit ; Special Events

https:ficsinc.org We are a soon-to-be 18 year old nonprofit organization that is dedicated to community-building and building stronger neighborhoods, families and economies through research, education, training, services and the arts. We are located out of the Morgan Woods Rec Center, which was closed for 9 years and re-opened as the FICS Multicultural Wellness Center. We also partner with La Estancia Apts and RCMA in Wimauma for Summer4Success programming. Through the Arts Council, we run the All Things Culture Project to link communities to the arts.

Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance

Festivals/Markets ; History/Heritage ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Sports/Outdoors

The Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit incorporated in the State of Florida. We exist to support Tampa Bay charities that serve children who are most in need in our community. We operate through direct donations and monies raised through our annual juried classic car competition featuring rare, original, and historically important vehicles. The organizers of this event receive NO COMPENSATION and are truly Volunteers! The proceeds will be donated to Shriners Healthcare for Children- Florida. We do it for the love of the community, great classic cars, and the charities we support ! The Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance is committed to purchasing customized wheelchairs, orthotic and prosthetic services for the benefit of Shriner’s kids in need. We want our supporters to see exactly where their charitable dollars are going! A display of these wheelchairs will be on hand Friday and Saturday. CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE THE MOST RARE, ORIGINAL, EXQUISITE AND HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT AUTOMOBILES & MOTORCYCLES WILL BE ON DISPLAY. For all who attended the Inaugural Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance, we don’t have to tell you that the overwhelming response to the 3 day event in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park was not just successful, but heart warming, joyful, and in general a huge success! Finally the Tampa Bay area has a taste of what it has been missing on the classic car circuit, a true Concours d’Elegance! And thanks to the Participants, Sponsors, Vendors, and Attendees, we were able to donate over $22,000 to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Tampa, Wheelchair Department. Tampa’s Gasparilla festivities begin in January every year, since 1904, celebrating the legend of the invasion of the city by the fictional (or not!) pirate Jose Gaspar. The mayor of Tampa relinquishes the keys to the city, and we are invaded by a pirate ship filled with hundreds of the cities finest business people and founding families of Tampa, all in the name of fun and charity. The Mardi Gras styled event draws hundreds of thousands of spectators. If you include the many additional events associated with the Gasparilla season, there are millions of participants and spectators involved with Gasparilla. Now we bring you the newest addition to Tampa’s festivities… the Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance

Henry B. Plant Museum

Gallery/Museum ; History/Heritage

Come experience the grandeur of an extravagant Victorian palace that opened in 1891 as the Tampa Bay Hotel and is now a National Historic Landmark. Magnificent Moorish architecture, opulent furnishings, and tropical gardens will transport you back in time. Outstanding Museum Store. Accredited by the American Association of Museums. Projects include: Sunday afternoon theatre at 2:00 p.m., Victorian Christmas Stroll in December, monthly Antiques Evaluations Saturdays, lectures and outreach to schools, civic and social organizations. Don’t miss the introductory video The Tampa Bay Hotel: Florida’s First Magic Kingdom. Hand held audio tour-wand is complimentary with museum admission.

Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center

Education ; Gallery/Museum ; History/Heritage

The Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center is proud to offer a multitude of activities that celebrates the history of Safety Harbor while welcoming the growing arts community. Also offering a variety of workshops on writing, arts & crafts & more. In 2011 the City of Safety Harbor and the Safety Harbor Museum Board joined forces to reinvigorate the Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center. After significant improvements to both the interior and exterior of the building, the facility reopened in late 2012 and is proud to offer a multitude of activities that celebrate the history of Safety Harbor while welcoming the growing arts community. The City and the Board have made it their mission to create a facility that will strive to serve its residents and visitors of Safety Harbor. Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center…where arts and heritage come alive.

SHRUTI School of Music

Dance ; Education ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Music ; Nonprofit ; School ; Special Events

VISION Shruti School of Music strives to lead our Community, nation and world to a deeper appreciation and involvement of World Cultural Music, specializing in Indian Classical Music. Through frequent public performances, progressive quality training, interactive workshops and educational outreach programs, Shruti A.I.M aspires to preserve and promote the world cultural heritage of international music, providing an available platform for global music artists to share their music traditions, explore and perform through integrative concerts and workshops that are easily accessible to the general public. Shruti School of Music is soon to be a well-recognized, Non-Profit Organization in the Tampa area whose purpose is to foster an ever-growing awareness, understanding and appreciation of World Cultural Music (specializing in Indian Classical Music) throughout the Tampa Bay Community, the state of Florida, our nation and our world. Shruti A.I.M is devoted to the preservation, promotion and integration of World Cultural Music – with Indian Classical Music as it’s specialty. With frequent public concerts and workshops offered, Shruti A.I.M will also provide targeted musical instruction and inspiration by accomplished teachers and musicians for an ever-expanding array of cultural instruments, beginning with Indian Classical Instruments such as Tabla, Harmonium, Sitar, Bansuri Flute and Vocal. As Shruti grows, then steadily expanding to cultural music and instruments from Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Shruti School of Music to serve our community and world through progressive educational and performance Outreach Programs in various schools and institutions throughout our community. CORE VALUES *LEADERSHIP * INTEGRITY* TRANSPARENCY* *QUALITY* INSPIRATION* STEWARDSHIP*

Solo Productions

Solo Production is a small business which produces and presents one woman live theatrical acts. All presentations are portrayed by NAN COLTON and are original scripts designed specificially for the entertainment and education of the assembled audience. All first person historical characterization programs: — relate the past, and relate to the past in a way that personalizes and humanizes it — promote empathy and deeper understanding of historical eras and figures — are thought-provoking and educational, rather than purely entertaining — promote thoughtful audience participation and further inquiry — all presentations are acted in authentic clothing, settings, and props — all scripts are research-based first person historical reenactments that strive to incorporate the character’s worldview and historical mindset. A worldview includes the intellectual, moral, spiritual, and perceptual context of the historical character and her world. A series of non-fictional characters is also available – and – as a professional storyteller Nan tells a wide variety of short stories, fables and myths from around the world. • Each presentation has the option of a preshow slide show which sets both the mood and the period of the piece. • Each presentation has the option at the close of the show for an interactive talk back question and answer period between the audience and the presenter. • Each presentation has a handbill for duplication and distribution to the audience. A special promotional package for marketing purposes is designed for each presenter that includes images, posters and photographs.

St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SP...

Festivals/Markets ; History/Heritage ; Nonprofit

The mission of SPIFFS is to preserve and support Tampa Bay’s ethnic cultures through educational and cultural activities. Founded in 1975, we are an umbrella organization of over three dozen local cultural groups who hold special events throughout the year, including the annual SPIFFS International Folk Fair held at the end of October.

Sulphur Springs Museum & Heritage Center

Environmental ; Gallery/Museum ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Nonprofit ; Special Events

Looking for an Engaging, Educational and Exciting Trip for your Group? Join us for a Summer of Fun at the Museum! We offer unique field trips and tour experiences all summer. Free Admission to ALL! We are open to groups of all ages and sizes! Call or Email us now to book the experience that your group will be sure to enjoy! We offer unique field trips and tour experiences year round! Exhibit Exploration & Fact Hunt Under the Sea Adventure Room Riverwalk Talk & Fact Hunt Teambuilding Activities & So Much More The Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center Museum was the vision of Joseph Robinson, Norma Robinson, and Linda Hope. In 2006, these three individuals looked to enrich the lives of their residence with the history of the community. The Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center has been created to celebrate and preserve the history of Sulphur Springs, a community that helped Tampa grow. The Museum depends on the generosity of individuals, corporations and grants to succeed in our mission to make history fun! A charitable gift can be made in a number of different ways: your treasures, talent, time, or financial donation. Donations made to the Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3, are to support programs, exhibits, collections, and activities of the Museum. Your donation, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated and will be used effectively and appropriately.

TAMPA PRIDE, INC

Association/Club/Guild ; Festivals/Markets ; Film/Video ; History/Heritage ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Visual Art/Fine Craft

TAMPA PRIDE is organized year round events that culminate in an annual Pride Event in Tampa that celebrates members of the LGBTA community in shared experiences and of strengthening our great community. A Florida 501c(3) Non Profit Organization. TAMPA PRIDE is in our 6th year with a Festival, Tribute to Community, Grand Marshal GALA, Diversity Parade, MR/MS Tampa Pride Pageant, VIP SPONSORS GREETING Event, FREE Health & Wellness Fair, An artisan event with Free artist exposure to new groups of artistic enthusiasts. Supporting the Arts with music, art, theatre and education. Get involved with Tampa Pride.

TAMPA PRIDE, INC

Arts Council/Alliance ; Association/Club/Guild ; Festivals/Markets ; History/Heritage ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Special Events

TAMPA PRIDE, INC is the official LGBTA Events organization in Tampa and Hillsborough County for these Annual events. TAMPA PRIDE FESTIVAL, TAMPA PRIDE DIVERSITY PARADE, CELEBRITY CONCERT events are held annually the last weekend in March. Other events are *the PRIDE ZOO LA, An Evening in the Wild held Sat. November 2 as the Kick Off to TAMPA PRIDE, INC Social Season. The BATTLE of the HOUSES held in Ybor City on Martin Luther King Weekend in January Mr/ Miss TAMPA PRIDE PAGEANT TAMPA PRIDE GRAND MARSHAL GALA PRIDE & PAWS REVIEW

The Collection on Palmetto Foundation

Education ; Gallery/Museum ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Nonprofit ; Special Events

The Collection on Palmetto is a brand new museum featuring rare American automobiles of the Brass Era. Follow the development of technology through the lens of the automobile. See the very first modern car, the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen. Discover how engines of field and factory powered our country. Steam and gas engines on the veranda tell the story of industry, along with larger-than-life murals hand painted by well-known artist/muralists. A 1/8 scale ride-on railway encircles the beautiful gardens. The Collection on Palmetto is a unique fieldtrip destination for students in the Tampa Bay area and is a desirable venue for private events, as well. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Car clubs are welcome.

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