History of the MacDill Air Force Base @ West Hernando Branch

Program Type:

Community Program

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 5:00pm.

Event Details

Join us at the West Hernando Branch Library for a presentation by the Tampa Bay History Center on the History of MacDill Air Force Base. How did 6,000 acres of rattlesnake-infested forest become a hub of global warfighting activity? From an aircrew training site established before World War II to the headquarters of U.S. Central Command, learn how MacDill’s mission has evolved over the decades and the important role the base has played in Tampa’s history and economy.