On the Banks of History: Florida’s Rivers and the Communities They Built

Event Description

Florida’s rivers have shaped the state’s natural environment and human history for thousands of years. This talk explores the ecology, people, transportation, and communities that developed along Florida’s great waterways, from the mighty St. Johns and Apalachicola rivers to the Miami, Suwannee, Ocklawaha, and other important rivers across the state. Long before railroads and highways connected Florida, these waterways served as the state’s first transportation corridors, carrying Indigenous peoples, explorers, settlers, steamboats, goods, and ideas through an often difficult landscape. Join Zach Zacharis, Senior Curator of History from The Brown at the Shores Community Center, for a presentation that follows Florida’s rivers through time, examining their unique ecosystems, the First Peoples who depended upon them, the rise of river towns and cities, and the vital role these natural highways played in the development of the Sunshine State.

This program is part of The Brown’s Museum in Motion. While our physical doors are temporarily closed during construction, the Museum is more active than ever—bringing one-of-a-kind programs directly into our community.

This program is free to the community with registration. Use the link below to register online, as space is limited. 

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