The Tampa Bay History Center offers guided walking tours that foreground the history and lived experience of Tampa’s Black community. Among the most popular is the Encore Tampa tour, which traces the legacy of the Tempo District, formerly Central Avenue, once a major center of Black commerce, music, and cultural life.

The 90-minute tour explores the Encore neighborhood, historically known as “the Scrub,” and examines the social, economic, and artistic forces that shaped the area from the 1890s through the 1960s. Highlights include Perry Harvey Sr. Park and nearby sites that continue to preserve and interpret this history.

Tours begin at 10 a.m. and cover less than one mile over sidewalks and brick streets. Guests are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for outdoor conditions.

Meeting location: Tampa’s Black History Museum, 1213 N. Central Avenue
Tickets: Advance purchase required

Attendance is limited to 25 participants per tour. Reservations are recommended to ensure availability.