William Whitaker and the Settlement of Sarasota Bay

Program Type:

Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration for this event will be open from April 28, 2025 @ 9:00am to May 19, 2025 @ 5:00pm.

Details

William Whitaker and the Settlement of Sarasota Bay

Presented by:

  • Josh Goodman, Manager, Sarasota County History Center

A Florida History Lecture Series Spring 2025 "Origin Stories" Program

Program begins promptly at 2PM

About This Lecture

From the Seminole Wars in the 1840s and 1850s to the original platting of Sarasota in the 1880s, William Henry Whitaker witnessed (and helped shape) some of our region’s most fascinating history. Join History Center manager Dr. Josh Goodman for a closer look at this influential early Sarasotan and his family.

About This Series

How do you start a town, a county, a world-renowned institution, or a storied career? The neighborhoods, communities, and other entities we encounter every day often have fascinating backstories, and that is our focus this spring at the Sarasota County History Center. Join the staff and special guests for a series of talks highlighting interesting origin stories from our region.