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.
Slavery and the Struggle for Freedom in East Florida
Dr. Andy Eisen will present lecture and exhibit of slavery, Indian removal and resistance in Volusia County. Created by incarcerated researchers as Stetson University's Community Education Project. Presented by the St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance as part of the River to Sea Nature and History Corridor project supported by a grant from Florida Humanities. This Lecture is part of the Lost History Week from March 15 - 21 that includes lectures, exhibits and a virtual tour. No charge for this event but advance registration is required.
DeLand Black Heritage Celebration
Voorhis Avenue Heritage ZoneThe St. Johns River-to Sea Loop Alliance is hosting a street celebration of the significance of the heritage zone and its connection to downtown DeLand open to the public with educational programming featuring the DeLand Black Heritage Trail. The program at 3 pm discusses the project's progress and goals, description of the heritage sites featured in the self-guided tours, and an introduction to the community partners supporting the project. The
