Course
Looking at Florida History from Folklore
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 15, 2026
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Revisit frontier Florida with vignettes about moonshining, fifth Sunday sings, and ghost stories/folklore. As early settlement came to Florida largely via the Armed Occupation Act and the Homestead Act, life was often rugged survival. Learn about Civil War veterans recruited for a Union Colony by Captain Jeffries (Zephyrhills); a pristine, formal Southern center of government (Dade City); and cracker cowboy lifestyle (Wesley Chapel).Class Time(s)10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
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Madonna Wise
Madonna Wise loves history! She taught high school history, retired as a principal and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has published numerous books in the history genre (focused on the central Florida area) and on several other topics.
LocationBlue Palms Village at Fletcher
# of Meeting(s)1
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