MacDill Air force Base has become the premier military installation in the military history of Tampa Bay. This is no small feat given the many threats of closure due to budgetary cuts within the military since 1993’s Defense Base Closure and…

Tampa Florida’s military history is a deep and rich tapestry woven with elements from many conflicts spanning the entirety of our country’s history both internationally and domestically. The year was 1898 and the Spanish American War was under way…

Located just minutes from the Hillsborough River State Park Visitors Center and nestled unseen on the northeast side of U.S. 301 lies a true Florida treasure, the Fort Foster Historic Site. The year was 1836 and the state of Florida was in the midst…