Join us in celebrating the grand experiment that is democracy in America this election year with the opening of Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute. In collaboration with the Lakeland chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the exhibit opening features refreshments…
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A Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition on display at the History Center from October 23 through December 9, 2020. When American revolutionaries waged a war for independence they took a leap of faith that sent ripple effects across generations. They embraced a radical idea of establishing a government that entrusted the…
The Lake Wales History Museum hosts the “Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote” exhibit by the National Archives from Sept 29 – Nov 14. The exhibit highlights the struggle of activists throughout the history of the United States that worked to secure voting rights for all American women. The…
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
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.
Enjoy the online full-screen edition of the February – April 2020 issue of Art-i-facts magazine by clicking on the magazine cover below. Or, pick up a print copy at the Central Florida Visitor’s Center on Hwy 27 in Davenport, Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland, RP Funding Center, Lake Wales…
4th Wednesday of each month, except December, at Noon (12 pm). Dedicated to non-fiction, you’ll discover the truth can be much stranger than fiction. Join us every month to discuss new book! Read the book and come ready to discuss the best non-fiction books. Free to the public. Books are…
Faculty-selected music majors perform individual and chamber works in the entryway to the beloved Polk Museum of Art. FREE!
Join the Polk County History Center on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11am for an architectural tour. Learn about the neoclassical architecture, the construction of the building, and stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse.
A one day showcase of humanities research by Department of Humanities faculty and graduating majors. FREE! Buena Vida East 232, 233, 236