Polk County History Center
August 2020
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 »October 2020
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
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…
Find out more »Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Opening Reception
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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