Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Green Living, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on March 2, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Program Description
From Palmetto to Plate: The History of Swamp Cabbage
Presented by:
- Frank Desguin, Board of Directors President, Charlotte County Historical Society
- Guest historian, Dr. Josh Goodman, Sarasota County History Center
A Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2026 "Made in Florida" program
Program begins promptly at 2PM
About This Lecture
While some might have a tense childhood past with green cabbage, another type of "cabbage" has been at the "heart" of Florida's plate for centuries. Join local historian and aficionado Frank Desguin for an in-depth look into the process of making "swamp cabbage" and take the opportunity to ask the expert anything you ever wanted to know about this Florida delicacy! Guest historian Josh Goodman will provide historical commentary on this important diet staple through our states past.
About This Series
What do sunscreen, bell peppers, sugarcane, sponges, and strawberries all have in common? If you guessed that they are made or produced in Florida, you'd be right! Every day, we enjoy products that we might not realize are made in our own backyard. Join the Sarasota County History Center for the Winter 2025 Florida History Lecture Series "Made in Florida" to uncover the stories of the cultural, agricultural, and economic impact of Florida's past!