Florida History Lecture Series: "From Can't to Can't"

Name: Florida History Lecture Series: "From Can't to Can't"
Start: 2024-11-18T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Sarasota County History Center, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229

Schedule

Mon Nov 18 2024 at 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Sarasota County History Center, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 | Osprey, FL

The turpentine industry in Florida, while extremely lucrative, presented one obstacle after another to the people and companies involved, including grueling physical labor and almost inhabitable conditions and quarters.
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Join Dr. Katherine Clements as she explores the history of the turpentine industry in Florida and highlights local examples and narratives from Sarasota County.
Presented by Dr. Katherine Clements, Ecology and Natural Resources Educator, UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability Sarasota County
Part of the Florida History Lecture Series, Fall 2024 "Overcoming Obstacles"
Florida is widely imagined as a sunny paradise where every day is either a thrilling adventure or a relaxing vacation. Like any place, however, Florida has had tough moments requiring its people to face all sorts of challenges. This fall, join the staff of the Sarasota County History Center and special guests as we explore how Floridians navigated some of these historic episodes.
For more information visit SarasotaCountyLibraries.org, call 311 or 941-861-1110.
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