America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Official 'America 250' cigar hand-rolled in historic J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
Tampa Bay in 1776: A wild frontier few of us would recognize today
America 250: Celebrating the impact of Henry Ford's moving assembly line
Local flag maker selling America 250 flags ahead of milestone anniversary
Tampa's role in the Industrial Revolution: Cigars, cattle, and a port that changed everything
Filmmakers race to make sure images aren’t only evidence Florida panther existed
Mosley Homestead offers rare glimpse into East Hillsborough County's past as the U.S. marks 250
New Americans in Tampa Bay reflect on citizenship as nation marks 250 years
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Events in Your Area
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June 16-Dec. 6
WHAT: An exhibit highlighting the Tampa Bay area's role in American history
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton
COST: Included in museum ticket -
June 20
WHAT: Professional storyteller Windell Campbell brings stories from America’s past to life through performances.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Harbor Library
COST: Free, registration required -
June 20
WHAT: An America 250-themed festival featuring bounce houses, live music, a scavenger hunt, kids market, activities and more.
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Zephyrhills Downtown Historic District, 38500 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills
COST: Free -
June 22
WHAT: The Tampa Bay History Museum presents a fascinating talk on how Florida's first people lived and what life was like back then.
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor
COST: Free -
June 30
WHAT: Step into a colonial tavern during the height of the American Revolutionary War and solve a mystery.
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: 101 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor
COST: Registration required, for ages 13 to 17
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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Official 'America 250' cigar hand-rolled in historic J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
Official "America 250" cigar hand-rolled in Ybor City's historic J.C. Newman Cigar Co. The last major cigar factory in the country uses U.S.-grown tobacco for "the American."
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
The Pontiac Transportation Museum is celebrating 100 years of the Pontiac brand. Here's a look inside the history that helped move America.
Henry Ford's assembly line changed the world, and it's still thriving today
Henry Ford's assembly line didn't just change how cars were built — it changed the world. From the Model T to an F-150 every 53 seconds, the innovation lives on.
Tampa Bay in 1776: A wild frontier few of us would recognize today
The region was a remote frontier of mangrove islands, sprawling estuaries, and scattered settlements along one of the world's great natural harbors.
Local flag maker selling America 250 flags ahead of milestone anniversary
A local flag maker is selling special America 250 flags ahead of the milestone anniversary, helping people across Tampa Bay celebrate our country.
Tampa's role in the Industrial Revolution: Cigars, cattle, and a port
While the Industrial Revolution conjured images of smoke-belching factories and roaring machinery across the Northeast and Midwest, Tampa was quietly forging its own economic identity.
