Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on May 21, 2026 @ 8:00am.
Program Description
The Knight Family Legacy in Sarasota County
Presented by:
- Margaret "Peg" Kapustiak, Historian, Genealogist and Author of "Images of America: Venice"
Program begins promptly at 2PM
About this Lecture
Jesse and Rebecca Knight, along with their adult children, moved to the Nokomis area in 1868. As the second settlers in the region, and with intermarriages, they still maintain close connections to what is now Sarasota County. Join Peg Kapustiak for an exciting exploration of their family history, many accomplishments and legacy in our area, as well as learn how you also can be part of that legacy.
About this Series
This lecture is a part of the Sarasota County History Center's Spring 2026 Florida History Lecture Series "Building Florida", which explores how places, communities, industries, and cultural traditions were built over time.