Florida Reflections: An America 250 History Series
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of independence, this statewide series invites audiences to look beyond familiar narratives and reconsider Florida’s place in the American story. Led by historians, scholars, artists, and cultural practitioners, the programs explore overlooked Revolutionary histories, the development of democracy in Florida, Indigenous knowledge, and the cultural traditions that carry memory across generations.
Join us at Southeast Library for:
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Picturing Paradise: From John James Audubon to the Florida Highwaymen
- with University of Central Florida professor Keri Watson
- 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9
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The 14th Colony: The American Revolution's Best Kept Secret
- with historian and author Dr. Roger Smith
- 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23
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Democracy in Florida: A Work in Progress
- with University of North Florida professor Dr. Steve Noll
- 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14
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Music, Memory, and Seminole Life in Florida
- with Seminole Tribe of Florida singer-songwriter and cultural storyteller Rita Youngman
- 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28
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What Is It About This Man? The Enduring Relevance of Abraham Lincoln
- with lawyer, elected official, and humanities scholar Steve Sibert
- 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11
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Telling Florida Food Stories
- with journalist and author Dalia Colon
- 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25
Register for all Florida Reflections Events
Acknowledgement: Florida Reflections was developed by Florida Humanities and is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250–a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Funding is provided in part through the Thomas M. & Irene B. Kirbo Charitable Foundation, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and the Community Foundation for Brevard. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or its partners.
