Inside the Oldest Cigar Factory in Tampa
Channel: Marco Santana
Date: 2021-02-23

Site tours #1: A #cigar factory in Tampa, Fla. Checking out J.C. Newman Cigar Company

On the way back from our trip to #Tampa, we stopped at J.C. Newman Cigar Company, a longtime cigar factory. 

It was there we met Holden, who according to his online bio is a descendant of George Washington! 

Anyway, he walked us through the history of cigars in a town known as Cigar City. The building is a live workplace, meaning we were able to watch the staff there put cigars together while Holden explained to us what they were doing and why they were doing it.

If you know me, you know I'm a big fan of hyperlocal history. These kinds of venues are just phenomenal and hold so much #history for us to learn. 

I definitely recommend a visit for those who love cigars or just want to learn about that region's history. You can find their information here:  https://www.jcnewman.com/visit-us/

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