FLORENCE-The Florence Arts and Museums Speaker Series is a monthly program meant to inspire thoughtful conversations about the history and culture of north Alabama, with a focus on how the past shapes the present. Each month will feature a different presentation from a local author, historian, or community member.
Schedule:
October 31st: Jordan Collier, “The Civil War in the Shoals and North Alabama.”
November 28th: Nita Flanagan, “The impact of Trail of Tears on Tribal Identity for the Cherokee”
December 19th: Kurt Vetters, “Confederate Winter and Freedom Spring.”
January 30th: Scott Shaw, “Cave Archaeology”
February 27th: Hannah Garmon, “Historic Preservation in Alabama.”
March 27th: Anita Cobb, “The Black History – Eastside of Florence during the Mid 1900’s
April 24th: Marie Taylor, “The Cherokee Missionary School on Chickamauga Creek: Exploring the History of Indigenous Missions in the Tennessee River Valley.”
Each program will be held at the Florence Indian Mound Museum at 2pm.
This program is sponsored by the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums and the Kennedy-Douglass Art Center Volunteers. For more information about membership and events, go to: https://www.florencealmuseums.
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