Silver Springs on the Silver Screen: A Talk by Dr. David Morton

Name: Silver Springs on the Silver Screen: A Talk by Dr. David Morton
Start: 2026-03-07T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-07T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States, Florida 34470

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

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Location

4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States, Florida 34470 | Silver Springs, FL

Join us in the auditorium at 2 p.m. on the March 7 Free First Saturday for a talk by Dr. David Morton.
Morton will discuss Florida’s springs and their unique role in shaping the American motion picture industry. Featuring iconic films such as “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” “Thunderball,” “Moonraker,” and “Doc Hollywood,” along with popular TV shows including “Sea Hunt” and “Sea Quest,” Florida’s springs have had an outstanding role in creating unique and inventive stories.
Seating is limited to 250 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free as part of Free First Saturday; no reservation needed to attend.
(banner image) Still from “Sea Hunt,” Courtesy of Florida State Library Archives.

Where is it happening?

4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States, Florida 34470, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-5001, United States, Silver Springs

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