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Doc Anna: Swamp Doctor of Florida

February 27, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

The Swamp Doctor, Anna Darrow

The inspiring story of Dr. Anna Darrow, wife, mother, pharmacist, artist and veterinarian and the second woman licensed to practice medicine in Florida. She braved swamps, alligators, venomous snakes, and dangerous outlaws so she could heal the sick, nurse the wounded and deliver babies in the early 20th century.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar loves to share stories and connect people, languages and cultures. She is an award-winning storyteller, speaker, Chautauqua Scholar and Kennedy Center and Wolftrap trained Teaching Artist.

This event is funded by Florida Humanities’ Florida Talks program, in partnership with Florida Master Naturalist- St. Lucie Chapter.

Event Details

Event Date/time:

February 27, 2020 @ 7:00 pm -
February 27, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Other

Presenter Information:
Carrie Sue Ayvar, Storyteller
Event Fee:
Free

Event Contact:

Susan Hamburger
Phone:
772-882-9249
Email:
sxh36@psu.edu

Event Venue:

UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension Office’s Hurricane House
8350 Picos Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34945 United States
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