Events
2021-2022 Season Events are being posted soon. In the meantime, watch the recordings of our 2020-2021 events.
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2020-2021 Season Events Archive
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Let’s Talk About Florida – A Land Remembered
Thursday, December 3, 2020 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Let’s Talk About Florida – A River of Grass
Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 4:00 pm
Join in a lively conversation about Florida history highlighting one of the books on our Florida Reading List.
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Lecture: David Futch Tells Stories of Old (and Not So Old) Boca Grande
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 2:00 pm
David Futch will offer a sneak preview of the book he is writing sharing some never before told stories about several known residents and visitors from the Island’s past.
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History Bytes
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 | 11:00 am
Cancelled for 2021 but watch for 2022 programs.
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Lecture: “Race, Power, and Memory: An Oral History of Gasparilla Island’s Black Community”
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 | 2:00 pm
Kaylie Stokes, an oral historian, will share excerpts of interviews she had with former members of Boca Grande’s Black community.
Free Zoom Event but registration is required in order to receive the link to access the program. -
History Bytes
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 | 11:00 am
Cancelled for 2021 but watch for 2022 programs.
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History Bytes
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 11:00 am
Cancelled for 2021 but watch for 2022 programs.
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History Bytes
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 11:00 am
Cancelled for 2021 but watch for 2022 programs.
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Lecture: “YALE / The Sarasota School of Architecture”
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | 2:00 pm
Carl himself talking about this truly historic and influential architectural movement with examples right here in our own backyard.
Free Zoom Event but registration is required in order to receive the link to access the program. -
Let’s Talk About Florida – Last Train to Paradise
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Surprise Event: Pop-Up Photographic Exhibitions
Monday, March 22, 2021 | 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Then and Now: A Historic Photo Tour
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Island Icons: Places and People (Historic Tour of Homes)
Virtual Tour
This one of a kind virtual event will allow you to see inside homes that may never have been on view before.
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