Journey through more than a century of Florida's history with Florida Humanities Executive Director Nashid Madyun during a discussion on Patrick Smith's A Land Remembered. This novel follows three generations of the MacIvey family as they struggle to survive and prosper in the untamed Florida wilderness. Through cattle drives, frontier hardships, changing landscapes, and the …

From the Ashley Gang to the Devil's Millhopper and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge, Florida folk culture is brimming with fascinating characters and situations almost too amazing to be true. But are they true? This presentation is a dynamic performance from a master storyteller and professor who brings these legends to life and discusses their …

Though not always in the history books, the women who helped build, form, shape, and develop the state have inspired hope and possibility. This presentation highlights stories of strong, courageous women like Julia Tuttle, known as the Mother of Miami, or Mary McLeod Bethune, daughter of enslaved parents who went on to become an advisor …

St. Petersburg is often celebrated for its waterfront, arts, and sunshine, but beneath its modern identity lies a story spanning thousands of years. This Florida Humanities Gathering invites participants to explore the people, places, and ideas that have shaped the city, from Florida's earliest Indigenous communities to the vibrant cultural destination it is today. Through …

Join Florida Humanities Executive Director Nashid Madyun for a discussion on Russell Shorto's Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom. In Revolution Song, Russell Shorto explores the American Revolution not as a single break from Britain, but as an ongoing struggle over who counts as free. By focusing on diverse voices, the book invites conversation …