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For schools, homeschoolers, summer camps, after school programs, scout groups, college classes and more.  Book a Field Trip!

Young historians will learn about:

  • Tampa’s early development during the late 19th century
  • The Gilded Age lifestyle in late 19th 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
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  • 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 3rd 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 19th century
  • The Gilded Age lifestyle in late 19th 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

 

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