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.
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EXHIBITION: Following Fernando’s Footsteps: A Tale of Tampa’s “Invisible Immigrants”
Ybor City Museum State Park 1818 E 9th Ave, TampaThe Ybor City Museum Society is presenting a special exhibit on Spanish immigration that will be on display through November 2023. The exhibit is based on a semi-fictitious book by Tampa native, Tony Carreño, entitled Following Fernando's Footsteps: The Tale of Tampa's "Invisible Immigrants, which chronicles the life of a young immigrant from Asturias, Spain to Tampa via Havana, Cuba. Exhibit topics include the six phases of immigration beginning with
The Freedom to Teach: Confronting Complex Themes in Contested Spaces
Flagler College 74 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084Flagler College is hosting "The Freedom to Teach: Confronting Complex Themes in Contested Spaces," a non-partisan conference that seeks to bring history and civics educators from a variety of different backgrounds. Professionals in K-12 public education, libraries, museums, administration, and college students are invited to share their perspectives on and experiences with teaching difficult topics. This conference will help build bridges between these different constituencies, share best practices, outline common
EXHIBIT: An Era of Racial Terror: The Legacy of Lynching
Museum of Science and History Jacksonville 1025 Museum Cir, JacksonvilleAn Era of Racial Terror: The Legacy of Lynching is an updated and redesigned "Signature Exhibit" curated by Museum of Science and History Jacksonville in partnership with 904WARD and with contributions of content by the Equal Justice Initiative. The exhibit tells the stories of eight confirmed lynchings that occurred in Jacksonville, FL between 1900-1925, including local reactions to the incidents and formal advocacy from local leaders; most notably James Weldon
The Barefoot Mailman and Florida’s Post Office Murals
W.T. Bland Public Library 1995 N Donnelly St., Mt. DoraPost office murals are visible and enduring symbols of New Deal ideology that provide lasting evidence of governmental art patronage during the Great Depression. Not just for picking up mail or sending packages, during the 1930s post offices offered a place to meet neighbors and catch up on news. In Florida, 16 new post offices were built between 1937 and 1943, and each was decorated with murals or relief sculptures
