"From Can't to Can't": The Turpentine Industry in Sarasota County

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Green Living, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration for this event will be open from October 28, 2024 @ 9:00am to November 17, 2024 @ 5:00pm.

Details

"From Can't to Can't": The Turpentine Industry in Sarasota County

Presented by:

  • Dr. Katherine Clements, Ecology and Natural Resources Educator, UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability Sarasota County

A Florida History Lecture Series Fall 2024 "Overcoming Obstacles" Program

Program held from 2PM - 3PM

About This Lecture

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. Join Dr. Katherine Clements as she explores the history of the turpentine industry in Florida and highlights local examples and narratives from Sarasota County.  

About This Series

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.