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.
The Battle for Freedom: United States Colored Troops and the Occupation of Manatee
Reflections of Manatee 1302 4th Avenue East, Bradenton, FLReflections of Manatee presents: "The Battle for Freedom: United States Colored Troops and the Occupation of Manatee," an event and exhibit that turns the focus of the Civil War as experiences in Confederate Manatee away from the enslavers and onto the free men of the United States Colored Troops that occupied the town, as well as the enslaved, some of whom used the opportunity to seek their own freedom. The
Voices from Florida: Documenting Miami’s Incorporators
Coral Gables Branch Library 3443 Segovia St., Coral Gables, FloridaMiami-Dade Public Library System presents the third program in the Voices From Florida speaker series. Participants can celebrate the history of Miami with the researchers and producers of Profiles in Black Miami as they delve into the lives of the men who signed the charter to incorporate the City of Miami in 1896. The presenters share their discoveries about these men and how these incorporators contributed to the civic growth
A Conversation with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Cascades Parkview at Cascades- AC Hotel 801 S Gadsden St., Tallahassee, FloridaThe John G. Riley Center and Museum for African American History and Culture present: "A Conversation with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi," a moderated panel focusing on the ongoing effects of race, class, and inequity affecting communities today and how individuals of all backgrounds can work together to combat those issues. The panel features Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, the New York Times best-selling author of How to Be an Antiracist and
Magical Realism—An Evening with Patricia Engel
Nova Southeastern University—Alvin Sherman Library 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, FloridaNova Southeastern University's Center for Applied Humanities presents: "Magical Realism: An Evening with Patricia Engel," the first event in the Encanto: Everyday Magic series celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Join the center for a reading and discussion with New York Times bestselling Colombian-American author Patricia Engel. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the program. Parking is available at the Alvin Sherman Library Parking Garage. Funding for this series
African American Heritage Association Community Conversation with Tombolo Books: Underground History Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Tombolo Books 2153 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FloridaMerfolk Media Alliance, in collaboration with the African American Heritage Association Community Conversations, presents a screening of Underground History and discussion moderated by Ms. Gwendolyn Reese, President of African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg. Underground History is a documentary film designed to explore connections between St. Petersburg's diverse cultural history and emerging community efforts to acknowledge the past in charting the future. The documentary considers the links between the
The Little Town that Unity Built
Virtual/OnlinePunta Gorda has been described as a "unique sociology" because of its biracial settlement and development. In this presentation, Queen Andrews, an African-American pioneer describes the five factors that made Punta Gorda a model for interracial unity in the Jim Crow era of the early 1960s. Dr. Martha Bireda is the Director of the Blanchard House Museum of African American History and Culture of Charlotte County. For over 25 years,
Community Outreach Program: Florida Talks—Outpost to Statehood: The Florida Territory
Heritage Park at Kathleen Area Historical Society 8950 N Campbell Rd., Lakeland, FloridaMany of the events and themes that appeared on a large scale throughout the United States in the years leading up to the Civil War were also evident in Florida during its time as a US Territory, 1821 to 1845. Told through the use of historic maps, this presentation showcases how Florida was home to many important events and trends that preceded those in the American West after the Civil
Voices from Florida: Documenting Miami’s Incorporations
Virtual/OnlineMiami-Dade Public Library System presents the third program in the Voices From Florida speaker series. Participants can celebrate the history of Miami with the researchers and producers of Profiles in Black Miami as they delve into the lives of the men who signed the charter to incorporate the City of Miami in 1896. The presenters share their discoveries about these men and how these incorporators contributed to the civic growth
Latin American/Latinx Film Festival: Everybody Leaves (Todos se van)
UCF Main Campus: Nicholson School of Education Gemini Blvd W, Orlando, FLThe University of Central Florida's School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs is hosting the first event in the Latin American/Latinx Film Festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. A series of films will be presented along with a Q&A with the directors of the films and scholars. This event is in person with a virtual participation option. This event will screen Everybody Leaves (Todos se van), a 2015 Colombian drama
Celebrating Latin American Arts & Culture
Orange County Regional History Center 65 E Central Blvd., Orlando, FloridaThe Historical Society of Central Florida presents the Third Annual Celebration of Latin American Arts and Culture. Join Central Florida artists representing several Latin American countries to view displayed artwork, watch live painting demonstrations and dance performances, listen to live music, and enjoy family-friendly crafts and activities. A special presentation by Dr. Fernando Rivera, associate professor of sociology at the University of Central Florida, discusses the important role of foodways
Latin American/Latinx Film Festival: La Yuma
University of Central Florida Communication & Media Building 500 W Livingston St., Orlando, FLThe University of Central Florida's School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs is hosting the second event in the Latin American/Latinx Film Festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. A series of films will be presented along with a Q&A with the directors of the films and scholars. This event is in person with a virtual participation option. Nicaraugua's first full-length feature in 20 years, La Yuma, tells the story of
Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther
Tarpon Springs Public Library 138 E Lemon St., Tarpon Springs, FloridaFlorida's schoolchildren chose the panther as the state animal, and a decade later it nearly went extinct. But a ragtag band-some scientists, a veterinarian, and a veteran hunter-banded together to pull off a risky experiment to save them. Craig Pittman is a native Floridian. Born in Pensacola, he graduated from Troy State University in Alabama, where his muckraking work for the student paper prompted an agitated dean to label him
Latin American/Latinx Film Festival: Carajita
University of Central Florida Communication & Media Building 500 W Livingston St., Orlando, FLThe University of Central Florida's School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs is hosting the third event in the Latin American/Latinx Film Festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. A series of films will be presented along with a Q&A with the directors of the films and scholars. This event is in person with a virtual participation option. This film is in Spanish with English subtitles. Featuring striking cinematography and outstanding
Stories of Florida—Con Sabor!
Avon Park Community Center 310 W Main Street, Avon Park, FL, United StatesFlorida stories have never been the same since Ponce de Leon first arrived in 1513. Flowing seamlessly between Spanish and English, this presentation connects personal, historical, and traditional Florida tales with the history, peoples, and cultures of Florida, con un poco sabor Latino—with a bit of Latino flavor! An internationally celebrated storyteller, teaching artist, and Chautauqua scholar, Carrie Sue Ayvar is the recipient of multiple awards for service, leadership, and
Cars and Cigars: The Enduring Mystique of Cuba
Nova Southeastern University—Alvin Sherman Library 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, FloridaNova Southeastern University's Center for Applied Humanities hosts "Cars and Cigars: The Enduring Mystique of Cuba" as part of the "Encanto: Everyday Magic" series celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Join the center for a stimulating panel discussion focusing on how the mythology surrounding Cuba both pre- and post-Castro, has had an enduring effect on U.S. culture. Panelists include Jackie Nespral, Dr. Guillermo Grenier, and Dr. G. Nelson Bass. Jackie Nespral is
English for Families at Miami-Dade Public Library
Virtual/OnlineJoin the Miami-Dade Public Library System online every Monday from September 25 to December 4 for English for Families. English for Families is a multi-week series of interactive classes for families focusing on developing vocabulary and literacy skills through story reading. All are welcome but registration is required for all ten sessions. Participants will receive all ten Zoom links upon registering. This English for Families program is a partnership between
Race, Class, and Culture: The Progressive Era of Leon County
Goodwood Museum and Gardens 1600 Miccosukee Rd., Tallahassee, FloridaThe Goodwood Museum presents a roundtable discussion about Fanny Tears, one of a dozen Northerners, and the only woman who purchased Leon County's former cotton plantations as winter residences. This discussion, based on new research, covers how these northern, urban elites confronted the South's inflexible racial system in rural, Black-majority Leon County. Discussion participants include Dr. Larry Rivers from Florida A&M University, Dr. Maxine Jones from Florida State University, Dr.
Outpost to Statehood: The Florida Territory
Fernandina Branch Library 25 N 4th St., Fernandina Beach, FloridaMany of the events and themes that appeared on a large scale throughout the United States in the years leading up to the Civil War were also evident in Florida during its time as a U.S. territory, 1821 to 1845. Told through the use of historic maps, this presentation showcases how Florida was home to many important events and trends that preceded those in the American West after the Civil
Florida Talks at Starkey Ranch Theatre: Oh, Florida! How America’s Weirdest State Influeced the Rest of the Country
Starkey Ranch Theater Library Cultural Center 12118 Lake Blanche Dr, Odessa, FloridaSome people regard Florida as nothing but the Punchline State because so many weird things happen here. Craig Pittman argues that is also the greatest state with the greatest impact on other states. In this presentation based on his hilarious and thought-provoking New York Times bestselling book Oh Florida!, Mr. Pittman explains how what he calls "The Most Interesting State" got to be the way it is. Craig Pittman is
Across the Florida Straits to Cuba—A Living History of the Buildings Left Behind
Clewiston Museum 109 Central Avenue, Clewiston, FLCuba is a historical laboratory of buildings, streets, and artifacts that have been mostly untouched since 1960—allowing visitors to transport themselves into a time and space that has not evolved into modern times. In this historical presentation, Mario Cartaya retraces and recalls six decades of friendly and cooperative Cuban-American relations and history. Mario Cartaya was born in Cuba and immigrated to the U.S. as a political refugee in 1960. He
