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SUMMARY:A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Independence Day at the Tampa Bay History Center with “A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America\,” a Smithsonian Channel documentary exploring the surprising history and secrets behind “The Star-Spangled Banner.” \n“The Star-Spangled Banner” is known by all\, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. And yet\, only about 40% of U.S. citizens know all the words. And even fewer know their meaning. Join us as we travel back to 1814\, when Washington D.C. was under British attack during the “Second War of Independence\,” and the very bricks and mortar of American democracy were reduced to smoking rubble. We examine the battle that inspired witness Francis Scott Key to immortalize its final moments\, then reveal how his poem transformed into an anthem. \nScreenings are included with gallery admission and will begin every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4\, 2026. \nTV-PG / 51 min \nGET TICKETS\n  \nDid you know “The Star-Spangled Banner” began as a poem set to the tune of a popular 18th-century song? In this Smithsonian Channel clip from “A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America\,” explore the surprising origins of the anthem and the story behind the words that became one of the nation’s most recognizable songs. \n \nWant the full story? Join us at the Tampa Bay History Center for a special screening of “A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America\,” a documentary that revisits the War of 1812\, the Battle of Baltimore\, and the dramatic night at Fort McHenry that inspired Francis Scott Key. The screening connects one of America’s best-known symbols to the people\, conflict\, and moments that shaped its meaning.
URL:https://familyfriendlytampabay.com/event/a-star-spangled-story-battle-for-america/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Liberty by the Bay
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America250 with the Tampa Bay History Center at Liberty by the Bay. \nThe Tampa Bay History Center is joining the City of Tampa for Liberty by the Bay\, a free Fourth of July celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary. \nHeld Saturday\, July 4\, 2026\, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park\, Liberty by the Bay brings Tampa together for family-friendly activities\, live entertainment\, food trucks\, a Kids Liberty Procession\, a 250-drone light show and a fireworks finale along the waterfront. \nThe History Center will be on-site with an interactive exhibit that brings Tampa’s history into the celebration and connects local stories to the national America250 commemoration. Guests can also learn more about the extended run of America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation\, an exhibition exploring American history through music\, culture and change. \nJoin us at Liberty by the Bay as Tampa celebrates the Fourth of July\, America250 and the stories that connect our region to the nation’s past and future. \nThe Guitar and a Changing Nation is an exhibition supported by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. \n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://familyfriendlytampabay.com/event/liberty-by-the-bay/
LOCATION:Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park\, 1001 N Blvd\, Tampa\, FL\, 33607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Liberty by the Bay
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America250 with the Tampa Bay History Center at Liberty by the Bay. \nThe Tampa Bay History Center is joining the City of Tampa for Liberty by the Bay\, a free Fourth of July celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary. \nHeld Saturday\, July 4\, 2026\, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park\, Liberty by the Bay brings Tampa together for family-friendly activities\, live entertainment\, food trucks\, a Kids Liberty Procession\, a 250-drone light show and a fireworks finale along the waterfront. \nThe History Center will be on-site with an interactive exhibit that brings Tampa’s history into the celebration and connects local stories to the national America250 commemoration. Guests can also learn more about the extended run of America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation\, an exhibition exploring American history through music\, culture and change. \nJoin us at Liberty by the Bay as Tampa celebrates the Fourth of July\, America250 and the stories that connect our region to the nation’s past and future. \nThe Guitar and a Changing Nation is an exhibition supported by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. \n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://familyfriendlytampabay.com/event/liberty-by-the-bay-2/
LOCATION:Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park\, 1001 N Blvd\, Tampa\, FL\, 33607\, United States
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