The General Store: Commerce, Culture, and Community in Rural America

Schedule

Sat Jan 31 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Koreshan State Park | Estero, FL

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Explore how general stores shaped rural life, culture, and community connections across America—come join us!
About this Event

Join the Historian of Koreshan State Park for an interesting talk exploring how the general store served as both an economic lifeline and a social hub in rural communities. Spanning from the 18th to early 20th centuries, the talk highlights the store’s role in providing essential goods, fostering connections, and shaping the cultural identity of small-town America.
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Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, United States

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