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Young historians will learn about:

• Tampa’s early development during the late 19^th century
• The Gilded Age lifestyle in late 19^th century Florida
• Visionary Henry Plant and the impact of his Plant System of railroads, steamships and hotels in the development of Florida
• The vital role of the Tampa Bay Hotel in the Spanish-American War
• The unique Moorish-Revival architectural style of the Hotel
• Primary sources

In-Person Tours

Young historians will experience:

• A 1 ½ hour docent-led tour of the Museum (14 original guest and public rooms of the Tampa Bay Hotel) and the former Hotel Music Room, grand Salon and Dining Room (now part of The University of Tampa).
• Transported back to the 1890s when the Tampa Bay Hotel was the pinnacle of high fashion and social center for local society and visitors from around the world.  See a clip of the theater performance here.  

Logistics

• Tours are appropriate for grades 3-12*
• Groups are limited to 8-48 including teacher and chaperone
• Cost is $3 per student, teachers are complimentary, chaperones are $10

• Click here to book your field trip

• View or download the additional resources below as pre-visit or follow up materials
• When booking your visit, please inform us for any necessary special accommodations

*The Museum isn’t just for 3^rd grade social studies.  Many high school, college, and after school programs for history/economics, art, education, decorative arts, Spanish and photography classes have enjoyed visiting the Museum and making cross-discipline connections.

Young historians will learn about:

• Tampa’s early development during the late 19^th century
• The Gilded Age lifestyle in late 19^th century Florida
• Visionary Henry Plant and the impact of his Plant System of railroads, steamships and hotels in the development of Florida
• The vital role of the Tampa Bay Hotel in the Spanish-American War
• The unique Moorish-Revival architectural style of the Hotel
• Primary sources

See a clip of the theater performance here.  
 

Please contact Melissa Sullebarger at 813.258.7304 or email msullebarger@ut.edu to make your reservation with two weeks notice.  Available January - November.

Additional resources

• 14-minute film The Tampa Bay Hotel: Florida’s First Magic Kingdom

• Museum Etiquette

• Chronology of Henry Plant and the Plant System

• History of Tampa

• Henry Bradley Plant: A Profile

• City Ties Activity

• Key vocabulary

• What to expect when you visit, a sensory friendly explanation

• School Visit Evaluation form

• Writing a brief reflection paper or letter helps students reinforce content learned during the tour

Book a Field Trip!