Hillsborough History Talk

Description

Join us for the Hillsborough History Talk: Founding Families, where you can uncover the tales of Hillsborough County's earliest settlers. Set in the historic Brandon Homestead, built in 1876 and currently home to Stowers Funeral Home, this program features historians and local experts who will discuss the families that helped shape Plant City, Tampa, and Brandon.

Featured speakers include:
Gilbert Gott: Executive Director of the Plant City History & Photo Archives
Rodney Kite-Powell: Director of the Touchton Map Library at the Tampa Bay History Center and Hillsborough County's official historian
Michael Wigh: Historian with Preserve Brandon 

Together, they will narrate the stories of the individuals who built communities, established businesses, and left enduring legacies in the area.

This event is presented in partnership with the Plant City History & Photo Archives. Preserve Brandon, 7th Sky Ventures, and the Tampa Bay History Center. It offers a wonderful opportunity to step back in time and gain a richer understanding of the country's history.

Admission: FREE, but registration is required.
Capacity: Limited to 50 guests
Refreshments: Light bites and drinks will be provided.