An Afternoon with Florida History

Event Description

The French Connection with Zach Zacharias, Senior Curator of History

The French had a long connection to Florida dating back to 1563 with their colony of Fort Caroline. Campbell Town, Napoleon’s nephew, French aid during the American Revolutionary War, pirates, John James Audubon, merci trains, and more are discussed in this presentation about the French influence in Florida over the last 500 years. Join Senior Curator of History, Zach Zacharias for this little-known history of Florida.

Free for members or with paid museum admission.