- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on January 19, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Program Description
Spanish Moss in Florida: A Social and Economic History
Presented by:
- David John Turner, writer, researcher, and retired antiquarian bookseller
A Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2026 "Made in Florida" program
Program begins promptly at 2PM
About This Lecture
Join local heritage researcher and writer David John Turner for a look at how different cultures in Florida have used Spanish Moss over the last 1000 years. Turner will explore the metaphors, mysteries, myths and the many diverse and economically important uses of this fascinating plant!
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!