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Florida Humanities Speakers Series coming to Lightner!

St. Augustine— A fascinating new program series presented by the Florida Dade City & San Antonio
Humanities Council is coming to the Lightner Museum! The Humanities Speakers 98
Series showcases four engaging talks and performances focusing on Florida’s history,
culture, and people.
The speaker series runs thru May 2018. Admission to each program is $10 and is Meridian Ave
free for Lightner Museum members and Flagler College students. For tickets visit DADE CITY
www.lightnermuseum.org/speaker-series. All programs will be hosted at Lightner
Museum’s Historic Pool Area, 75 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
The series will touch on a wide range of topics including a historical journey to Clinton Ave
Florida colonial life, and cultural lore of our state’s lush springs, and an exploration of 52
manatees – Florida’s beloved sea cows. 4
• February 8: 6:30 p.m.: Dr. Michael Francis from University of South Florida presents “Before 577 579
Jamestown: Europeans, Africans, and Indians in La Florida, 1513 – 1607”. The talk focuses
on the early history of European settlement efforts in Florida and how it continues to impact the 579A Ft. King Hwy. 301 98
region today.
• March 8: 6:30 p.m.: Dr. Diana Reigelsperger: “Settlers of the Spanish Frontier: Canary 75
Islanders in Colonial Florida”. A presentation on the unique history of the Canary Islanders and 39
their role in colonizing the New World for Spain. Dr. Reigelsperger will be focusing on their
legacy in Florida.
• April 12: 6:30 p.m.: Mr. Brendan Burke: “Florida’s Fleet: A Boatbuilding and Fishing Legacy
from the First Coast”. Mr. Burke, from the St. Augustine Lighthouse, will guide the audience Celebrating Antiques
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through the development of a unique shipping vessel developed in the 20th century right here in Park your car in the
NE Florida and how its impact it still being realized today. YEARS! on the
• May 10: 6:30 p.m.: Dr. Steve Noll: “The Spanish Legacy of Florida”. To finish our esteemed treeshaded city lots and MAin street
speaker’s series, Dr. Noll from the University of Florida will give audiences an opportunity to
more fully understand the historical and cultural significance of the early colonial period. stroll among our antique ZEPHYRHILLS
Specializing
The Florida Humanities Council partners with community organizations around the 5th Ave.
in
state. Support for the Speaker Series is provided by the Florida Humanities Council To Tampa and collectible shops. 54 Primitives
with funds from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs. Lightner
Museum programs are also supported by the St. Johns County Tourist Development Enjoy our Gall Blvd.
Council.
The Lightner Museum is handicap accessible. Parking is free after 5 p.m. and is small town charms. 41 39
available behind the museum. For more information, contact the Lightner Museum at Peggy Capps, Proprietor
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904-824-2874. We’d love to have you! (352) 523-0999
To Tampa
14122 7th STREET To Plant City
DADE CITY, FL 33525 3
CRYSTAL RIVER & BEVERLY HILLS

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14232 7th Street
the Old Wander Inn The Vintage Room Dade City, FL 33523
3884 N. Lecanto Hwy.
103 NW Hwy. 19 352-521-3361
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Open Daily Antiques ANTIQUES, TOO
Clock Repair • Post Cards
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Handpainted Furniture (352) 422-2719 14119 7th Street
Mid Century Modern Mon-Fri 10-3 Sat 10-2 Dade City, FL 33523
352-521-0390 DADE CITY
www.heritageantiquesmall.com OpEN 10-5 MON-SAT
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11853 Curley St, San Antonio OPEN: Mon-Sat 10-5 & for Special Events
6 mi. from Dade City / 11 mi. from Zephyrhills 352-437-4838
www.topdrawerantiquesfl.com
352-588-2001 www.facebook.com/TopDrawerAntiques
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Proprietor, John C. Herrmann 4 5