Events Calendar
In local communities across Florida, humanities-rich programming is making a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of Sunshine State residents and visitors alike. Florida Humanities is proud to partner with local community champions to bring you high-quality public programming through Community Project Grants, Florida Talks, Museum on Main Street, and more.
Alert: Some events may be canceled or postponed. We work to ensure that our events calendar remains accurate. We strongly urge you to call the event contact for any program you are interested in to confirm that the event is still planned.
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Doc Anna: Swamp Doctor of Florida
March 2, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
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 the Suwannee River Regional Library System.
Event Details
Event Date/time:
March 2, 2020 @ 6:00 pm -
March 2, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
