Deb Bussinger

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. Join live via Zoom. Registration is required to receive a

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. CONTINUE TO CHECK OUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR UPDATES. Since Tarpon Springs's Greek sponge diving industry was founded in the early 1900s, traditional Greek music, dance, and poetry have been at the center of the community. Much of this music is directly connected to the distinct culture that grew up around sponging on Greek islands over the centuries, and ranges from joyful dances to laments mourning

This presentation covers centuries of Florida's cattle ranching history, starting with the introduction of cattle and horses in the 16th century by the Spanish. Bob Stone illuminates themes of cultural identity, customs, and beliefs in this presentation that shows audiences that cattle ranching is not just a business, but a way of life and complete culture. Admission is free. Registration is suggested but not required to attend. Bob Stone is

Henry Flagler was a self-made millionaire and industrialist who co-founded the Standard Oil Company. In time, the Flagler name would be more associated with the development of Florida and the construction of its railroads. He invested over $50 million in the state, most of the funds going towards the east coast of Florida through luxury resort hotels and the Florida East Coast Railway. This presentation showcases Henry Flagler's history and

Join Leesburg Public Library on Zoom or at the library to learn about the history of Mount Vernon, George Washington's Virginia home, presented by retired librarian Tom Wilcox. Q&A to follow. Registration is required to attend. Parking is available in the library's parking lot and the garage located adjacent to the library. This program accompanies Voices and Votes: Democracy in America opening at the Leesburg Public Library on November 16,

Florida hosts the nation's third-largest Jewish community whose history is surprising! This comprehensive history of the Jews of Florida from colonial times to the present is a sweeping tapestry of voices spanning centuries. This group has been integral to every area of Florida's growth, from tilling the land and developing early communities to boosting business, industry, education, politics, the arts, tourism, and sending humankind into space. Marcia Jo Zerivitz, LHD,

Join Leesburg Public Library for a first-hand account from Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Kevin Wood, about the history of the United States during his time from his childhood on the frontier to the 12 turbulent years from 1854-1865 that resulted in a new birth of freedom. This is a 60-minute program followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. Lincoln is portrayed by Kevin Wood, a professional Lincoln presenter. Mr. Wood has

In the first weeks after Pearl Harbor pulled America into a two-front war, Germany's U-Boats worked with immunity. Off Florida alone, they sank 24 ships. Some of Florida's very features that attracted tourists made it a logical place for soldiers as well. The state, a strategic asset for its geography and climate, became an armed camp. Hotels turned into barracks, and hospitals, bases, and airfields increased from 8 to 172

Join Librarian Robert Voyles to learn about the history of political parties in the United States from its founding to the current party system. This program examines the assortment of parties that have risen and fallen in the U.S.'s political history, their ideological origins, how their platforms developed over time, and the partisan struggles between them that shaped the political landscape. Registration is required to attend. Free parking is available

Join the Leesburg Library at the library's Meeting Room A or on Zoom to learn about the history of the Roosevelt White House presented by retired librarian Tom Wilcox. The program will be followed by Q&A. Registration is required to attend in person or on Zoom. Free parking is available in the public parking lot and garage located adjacent to the library. This program accompanies Voices and Votes: Democracy in

Marc Black performs sounds from growing up in the Woodstock Generation in Sounds of Woodstock. Marc Black is a singer, performer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He received the Key to Woodstock in September 2023. Registration is required to attend. This program accompanies Voices and Votes: Democracy in America opening at the Leesburg Public Library on November 16, 2024. Voices and Votes: Democracy in America is part of Museum on

From the violent and fatal 1921 election riots in Ocoee through modern redistricting issues, this presentation explores voter suppression in Florida over one hundred years and the prime figures in the struggle for full and equal access to the polls. James Abraham is a former journalist who now edits and publishes books. His Book-Broker Publishers, which he founded in 2004, has produced and edited more than 500 books in a