This presentation takes audiences on a historical journey through the state, featuring performances of songs covering a wealth of historical events, characters, and folklore with in-depth storytelling about Ponce de Leon’s voyage to Florida in 1513, Henry Flagler’s building of the Florida East Coast Railway, Florida’s unique ecosystems, and more. Original songs come from Chris Kahl’s Florida-themed albums, Orange Blossom Memories and Sunshine Kid.

Chris Kahl is a Florida folk musician and storyteller. He wrote and recorded two Florida-themed albums, Orange Blossom Memories and Sunshine Kid. He performs statewide and presents for the Florida State Touring Roster, Florida Historical Society, and Arts4All Florida, among others. He is a graduate of Rollins College.

Remember to bring your ticket. To receive a parking voucher, library users must present a parking ticket for the City Center Public Parking Garage located at 199 N Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Weekdays: one $1.00 voucher to cover the first two hours of parking.

Funding for this Florida Talks program is provided in part by Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and in partnership with the Mandel Public Library. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.