Gloria Jean Stories

Postcards, Books and Tours on Tampa

[Tampa Bay History Center @TampaBayHistory]

Rediscover Downtown Tampa this Saturday on our #walkingtour. For tickets and more information ↙️ https://t.co/Qfs0mSEFwh

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

#blackstories
#BlackHistory
https://t.co/wKw9IGN4FA

[Gloria Jean Royster @JeanG647]

Effort to save Tampa’s historic Jackson House stalled by neighbors https://t.co/nEd4WtbJiW

[Black Lives Matter (BLM) @Blklivesmatter]

Did you know that in 2021, Black-owned small businesses were created at the fastest clip in at least 26 years?

[Hillsborough County @HillsboroughFL]

🗣 CALLING ARTISTS OF ALL AGES! 🎨

As we prepare to celebrate #813Day, showcase what your community means to you by creating a masterpiece in any medium. It is easy to participate and #NationalColoringBookDay is the perfect day to get started! Learn more: https://t.co/s24lDMMzeY

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

https://t.co/RNoKXVfDxi

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

#itellstories
See you 🤗 on August 6th!

[Fortune Taylor Ranson @FortuneTaylor]

Walk with us on August 6th!
#walktampa
#shebridgedthegap
https://t.co/FbodjomNEd

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

Thank @TB_Times
We love bringing history and stories to life! #shebridgedthegap

[Tampa Bay Times @TB_Times]

Bridging the past to keep alive the memory of a former slave and Tampa landowner https://t.co/N9e2hlLs8F

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

Thank you Michelle Sawyer for designing @FortuneTaylor herstory exclusively for us @StoriesJean ❤️ #shebridgedthegap

[Fortune Taylor Ranson @FortuneTaylor]

Head into Ybor tomorrow to view the work of these stellar creatives including Michelle Sawyer, right, designer of the tribute Fortune Street postcard and Madame Fortune Taylor sticker.
Tampa Bay artists come together for 'Alchemy' show this weekend https://t.co/CJmTkZEPhL

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

#historyinthemaking
#drmarymccleodbethune
#MMB
#mmbstatue
#capitolhall
#nationalstatuaryhall
#uscapitol

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

@FortuneTaylor @CityofTampa @tampariverwalk Our postcard art in honor of this Tampa pioneer designed exclusively for us by Sawyer. #shebridgedthegap

[Fortune Taylor Ranson @FortuneTaylor]

1875 Fortune Taylor became a land owner in #Florida. On 6/23 she paid $6. for a total of $12. for land that grew to become 1st the City of North Tampa (1886) then the @CityofTampa (1887)& @tampariverwalk or northern Downtown&the southern end of #TampaHeights #SheBridgedTheGap

[City of Tampa @CityofTampa]

The #Juneteenth flag is flying proudly on Old City Hall.

Hear from Ms. Juneteenth, Tatiana Bell, about what this celebration means to her.

Shoutout to the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition for helping making the 3rd annual celebration extra special by involving Tampa's youth!❤️💙

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

We had a truly beautiful experience vending at the 1st Juneteenth Festival sponsored by the @CityofTampa during the 3rd annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony, June 17, 2022. City staff was very accommodating. Happy to share Tampa history 🌴 on a meaningful day. 🖤❤️💛💚

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

Excited to be among the cultural vendors with our Tampa History Postcards.

What else would you expect from a tour guide?
😊 🖤❤️💚💛

[City of Tampa @CityofTampa]

TOMORROW: Join us outside Old City Hall in @Tampasdowntown for our annual Juneteenth Celebration. ❤️💙

This year, the City is expanding the flag raising ceremony to include an arts/cultural vendor festival along Franklin St.

⏰ Festival from 9AM-1PM
⏰ Flag raising at 10:30AM

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

We will be there showcasing our Tampa History Postcards.
#wemaketampahistorycool 🖤❤️💛💚

[City of Tampa @CityofTampa]

This Friday (6/17), join us outside Old City Hall in @TampaDowntown for our annual Juneteenth Celebration. 🖤❤️💛💚

This year, the City is expanding the flag raising ceremony to include an arts & cultural vendor festival along Franklin St.

Info: https://t.co/ncFuzK0mv9

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

Our Oh Freedom News Travels postcard art commemorates #EmancipationDayFlorida
#Tampa
#FreedomDay
#OhFreedom
#FloridaRailway
#SouthFloridaRailroad
#TampaHistory
#BlackHistory
#wemaketampahistorycool
@FLMemory thank you!

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

Happy Memorial Anniversary to ❤️ ❤️ Benjamin & Fortune Taylor. They were the 2nd African American couple to wed in @HillsboroughFL when it became legal in America for them to do so.
#shebridgedthegap
#FortuneStreetTPA
#FortuneTaylorBridge
@hillsclerk thank you!
#postcardart

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

@HillsboroughSch @SicklesHigh @PlantHighSchool @FarnellFalcons @WilliamsIBMYP Congratulations to the winners! We are @refininghistory on Facebook.

[Gloria Jean Stories @StoriesJean]

Find us Gloria Jean Stories postcard art in May at:
*5/4/2022
Lykes Gaslight Square Park
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Tampa
*5/27/2022
Bloom on Franklin Art Walk
North Franklin Street Historic District
1544 North Franklin Street
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.