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.

Majority Minority with Justin Gest

Virtual Event Virtual Event

How do societies respond to great demographic change? This question lingers over the contemporary politics of the United States and other countries where persistent immigration has altered populations and may soon produce a majority minority milestone. Or where the original ethnic or religious majority loses its numerical advantage to one or more foreign-origin minority groups. Until now, most of our knowledge about large-scale responses to demographic change has been based

What’s Mine of Wilderness? A Reading and Conversation

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Together with guest editor Chad B. Anderson, Burrow Press is hosting a virtual reading and conversation with contributors to the Burrow Press Review's special issue, "What's Mine of Wilderness?" Featuring Gardiner Brown, Ariana Francesca, Kyo Padgett, Wilson Peden, Shannon Pulusan & Jane Satterfield, the writers will read poetry and prose from this special issue, discuss aspects of the themes explored in each piece, and engage in audience Q&A. "What's Mine

Ayiti Connect: Haitians Contributions to South Florida

Online
Virtual Event Virtual Event

The Ayiti Community Trust is hosting a round table discussion focusing on the contributions made by Haitians to South Florida. Part of the "Ti Kont" series, these programs draw from Ayiti's rich story-telling traditions to shape a narrative about the lived experiences of Ayitian immigrants, their contribution to their immigrant communities, and their enduring connections to Ayiti. This virtual roundtable discussion brings together Haitians from South Florida from various fields

The Dignity and Spirit of Old Gifford with Jonnie

Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach, FL

In collaboration with IR Cares, Sacred Kashi is hosting Jonnie Mae Perry at the Environmental Learning Center as part of their Visibility + Voices: The Untold History of Indian River County lecture series. In her presentation, Perry will discuss the story of the Gifford community and its historical prosperity, a history we can honor together as we work to enrich the community today and into the future. Jonnie Mae Perry

The Man Who Swam Inside the Planet

Amelia Island Museum of History 233 South Third Street, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

The Amelia Island Museum of History hosts Julie Hauserman to present "The Man Who Swam Inside the Planet". Julie Hauserman shows and discusses powerful images taken inside the planet by the late National Geographic explorer and cave diver Wes Skiles, who grew up in Jacksonville and lived in High Springs before his death in 2010. This program accompanies the Water/Ways Smithsonian exhibit on display at the Amelia Island Museum of

Shared Heritage in Pinellas (SHIP) Exhibition Open

Heritage Village 11909 125th Street North, Largo, FL, United States

Heritage Village is hosting an open house to celebrate its new travelling exhibition, "Shared Heritage in Pinellas (SHIP)." This exhibition was developed in collaboration with scholars and students of the University of South Florida Honor's College. The SHIP theme is water; specifically, the display documents the essential role that water has played in the human and environmental history of Madeira Beach, a Gulf Coast community in Pinellas County whose past

Neighborhood History Tours

Walker Ford Community Center

The Southside Redevelopment Advisory Council is hosting Neighborhood History Tours as part of their "Soul of the Southside Festival." Explore the history of Tallahassee's South Side through narrative tours and exploration of its community schools. Each 45-minute tour is a powerful opportunity to connect with the history, geography, and SOUL of Tallahassee's South Side and its historic and currently active learning institutions. Tours will be narrated by Florida A&M University

EXHIBITION: Shared Heritage in Pinellas (SHIP) Tra

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Heritage Village has organized a new travelling exhibition, "Shared Heritage in Pinellas (SHIP)." This exhibition was developed in collaboration with scholars and students of the University of South Florida Honor's College. The SHIP theme is water; specifically, the display documents the essential role that water has played in the human and environmental history of Madeira Beach, a Gulf Coast community in Pinellas County whose past mirrors that of many coastal

Community Civics & Democracy Lecture Series

Nova Southeastern University's Lifelong Learning Institute Civics & Democracy Series is free and open to the community. This event is the final lecture of the 8-parts series. Dr. Zelden will lead a recap and community conversation on themes presented over the past 7 months, including voting rights, voter suppression, suffrage, power of protest, and ideological polarization. Attendees are welcome to participate even if they have not attended all of the

America’s First Literature: Discovering the Early Visions of Florida

USF Student Life Center 6th Ave University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL

The Florida Studies Program at the University of South Florida is hosting a presentation about its digital resource "Early Visions of Florida." Developed over the past 15 years, this web-based collection of early Florida literature is now adding video components with leading scholars from across the nation. During this talk, Dr. Thomas Hallock will discuss the process of assembling an anthology of early Florida literature from its initial collection to

Diane Roberts Talks College Football

Havana History and Heritage Society 204 2nd Street NW, Havana, FL

Havana History and Heritage Society hosts noted author and NPR columnist Diane Roberts, who is an unabashed college football critic and fan of college football. This presentation addresses the impact of "NIL", prospects of Florida State Football, and why everyone should be a college football fan. "Meet and Greet" Social Hour with refreshments and snacks at 6 pm followed by a presentation at 7 pm, Q and A and book

Florida Women Journalist & Politics

Anderson-Price Memorial Building 42 N Beach Street, Ormond Beach, FL, United States

This presentation is the final in a series of eight Ormond Beach Historical Society's 2021-22 Speaker Series programs. The discussion will explore the role of women in 1950s advertising based on the television show Mad Men, and the history of food journalism in newspapers during the 1940s through the 1970s. It also focuses the experiences of pioneering women's editors which allows for a better perspective of women in journalism today

SpeakOut: The Intersection of LGBTQ Identity and Art

Gulfport Public Library and on Zoom 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

The LGBTQ Resource Center at the Gulfport Public Library is hosting the third in its six-part SpeakOut series with a focus on the "Intersections of LGBTQ Identity and Art." While conversations about artistic talent have traditionally centered on white males, whether gay or not, these stereotypes are challenged more and more today. Multimedia artist Saudade Toxosi and former gallery owner Steve Glassman examine the challenges faced by artists who are

Juneteenth: The Legacy of Freedom

Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center 1101 E. River Cove St., Tampa, FL, United States

The Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center is hosting a lecture series in conjunction with the traveling exhibition, "Have Blues Will Travel: Traveling Blues Musicians in the Jim Crow Era". Dr. Tiffany Packer discusses the history of Juneteenth, its significance and why it deserves national recognition. She explores how African American communities continue to honor the legacy of their ancestors who diligently contributed to securing freedom. Admission is free and

History in 60: Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL

Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away: Memories of Early Cuban Exiles by David Powell recounts the first-person stories of people who witnessed the arrival of 600,000 Cuban refugees who came to the United States between 1959 and 1973. During the event, Powell will be joined by fellow author and noted Florida historian Gary Mormino, Ph.D., to discuss why so many left, how families prepared, and what they faced when they

Sacred Waters: Exploring the Protection of Florida’s Fluid Landscapes

Peck Center 516 South 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Dr. Victoria Machado's presentation explores efforts to rethink Florida's waterways. Utilizing the art of storytelling and drawing from the spirituality underlying the environmental movement, this presentation discusses present-day efforts to restore Florida's waterways and investigates the motivations of environmentalists who love and advocate for these water bodies. Dr. Machado's lecture draws from her six-year doctoral study of Florida's environmental activists. Victoria Machado (she/her) is a visiting assistant professor in the

English for Families In Person Classes

Betty J Johnson North Sarasota Library 2801 Newton Boulevard, Sarasota, FL

English for Families is a series of classes designed for caregivers and their children ages 6-12. This series focuses on developing English vocabulary and literacy skills through fun and interactive storytelling. Classes will be held at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library (2801 Newtown Blvd.) Registration Required. Participants will receive a variety of resources and books to assist them with their continued language learning after the completion of

Duckwall Lecture: Dreams in the New Century

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

It was a time of stunning boom and bust episodes, an era of extremes, and a decade of historic changes that point to Florida's future. Join eminent historian and author Gary Mormino, Ph.D., as he discusses early twenty-first-century Florida and its connections to some of the most significant events in contemporary American history. This program will occur virtually and in person. Registration is required. Gary R. Mormino is the Frank

Share Your Love Story: Story Exchange + Pop-Up Exhibit

HistoryMiami Museum 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL

HistoryMiami Museum and Miami Beach Gay Pride are hosting an engaging workshop inspired by the Legacy Couples Project: 400+ Years of LGBTQ Love exhibition. Attendees are encouraged to bring a meaningful item that reflects the themes of love and relationships. During the story exchange, participants will share the story inspired by their object, and together, will create a pop-up exhibition to be displayed during the event. Legacy Couples Project: 400+

African Influences in the Caribbean: West Africa and Puerto Rico

Casa Culture 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Escuela de Bomba y Plena Tata Cepeda, Valencia College and the Puerto Rican Organization for the Performing Arts (PROPA) are partnering together to provide a series of panel discussions called “African Influence in the Caribbean.” During this fourth program, ethnographic and archival research and area expertise will inform a discussion on how West and Central African descendants have preserved a connection to the Mother Continent through dances in the Caribbean.

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