The French Connection

Event Description

The French had a long connection to Florida dating back to 1563 with their colony of Fort Caroline. Join Zach Zacharis, Senior Curator of History from The Brown at the Shores Community Center, for a presentation about the French influence in Florida over the last 500 years. This talk includes topics such as Campbell Town, Napoleon’s nephew, French aid during the American Revolutionary War, pirates, John James Audubon, merci trains, and more.

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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