August 2020
Offstage: Suffragist
The musical “Suffragist” was due to premiere this fall. Then everything changed. Join the creators and cast of the show for an evening of conversation and song as we discuss the pandemic-interrupted journey of the production, and watch two numbers from the work in progress — their first-ever public performance. Go…
Find out more »Democratic Dialogues – Democracy in Florida: A Work in Progress
Democratic Dialogues Speaker Series In this virtual presentation by Master Lecturer Steven Noll, University of Florida, learn about the history of democracy in Florida and the future of politics in our state. When American revolutionaries waged a war for independence they took a leap of faith that sent ripple effects…
Find out more »Highway 17 Suffrage March
Celebrate the 19th Amendment on August 18 with women dressed in white to line up along Highway 17 in Polk County oldest city on the sidewalk with poster about the positive impact of women 6pm. All Polk County women are invited to come celebrate to the celebration.
Find out more »Members Open Studio
Every Wednesday, Members Open Studio, 10am-5pm. (Bring your supplies) Florida Wildflower Studios in Frostproof will be open Tuesday through Friday (10am-5pm) and closed on Mondays until further notice.
Find out more »Sounds, Thoughts and Colors of Suffrage
In this virtual presentation, hosted by Maria Trippe, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, learn about the sounds, thoughts, and colors of suffrage. The event is one of several initiatives at the local, state, and national level to commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 26, 1920. Local historian…
Find out more »Book Banter: Politics at Play – Virtual Presentation
Love to babble about books? Feel the need to chatter about chapters? We have the solution: join our monthly book club now offered in virtual format! Each month during the 2020 election year, we will be reading books about major topics in our country’s history and in current events. The…
Find out more »Genealogy Speaker Series – Introduction to African American Genealogy: Let’s Find Some Ancestors!
Genealogy Speaker Series – In Zoom Format - “Introduction to African American Genealogy: Let’s Find Some Ancestors!” Do you want to get started researching your African American ancestors, but don’t know how? Learn the basics of genealogy research and the specialized resources that lead to African American ancestors from Annette…
Find out more »September 2020
X5 Virtual Workshop #1: Beginning Spanish
Virtual Workshop #1: Beginning Spanish Join long-time educator Karen DeOliveira in a series to start your Spanish learning journey. This 6-week workshop series is designed to teach children ages 7+ basic conversational Spanish. You have the choice of signing up for the Tuesday sessions or Thursday sessions. Six weekly Tuesday…
Find out more »Mindful Media: Becoming an Educated Media Consumer
Democratic Dialogue Speaker Series – Virtual Presentation Mindful Media: Becoming an Educated Media Consumer The press and media in general are how the modern America stays informed and connected with current events. It’s no secret though that not every resource in the media and press can be trusted to have…
Find out more »An evening with Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards will discuss the evolution of voting rights with a special focus on women’s suffrage. Additionally, Edwards will highlight changing trends among Polk County’s voters and a few important reminders about our upcoming Presidential Election. *Registration opens August 24 at http://whplprograms.eventbrite.com
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