Name: Amelia Island Museum of History Presents Dr. Kevin Kokomoor on the Spanish History of the Georgia Sea Islands
Start: 2024-01-12T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-01-12T19:00:00-05:00

Amelia Island Museum of History Presents Dr. Kevin Kokomoor on the Spanish History of the Georgia Sea Islands

January 12, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Special 3rd on 3rd Lecture

Friday, January 12, at 6pm

Join the Amelia Island Museum of History on the evening of Friday, January 12, to venture deep into “The Heart of La Florida”! This talk by Dr. Kevin Kokomoor of Coastal Carolina University tracks the rich Spanish history of the Georgia Sea Islands and north Florida coast, from the beginnings of La Florida to the destruction of the Spanish Missions. Dr. Kokomoor is the author of La Florida: Catholics, Conquerors, and Other American Origin Stories, which focuses on America’s Spanish heritage to complicate and challenge the way Americans view their past. Dr. Kokomoor will follow his talk with a Q&A session and book signing.

Please note: This 3rd on 3rd lecture is on the second Friday of the month. It will take place on January 12^that 6pm.

Attendance is free for members and a suggested donation of $5 for nonmembers. Seating is limited on a first come, first served basis. This program is wheelchair accessible.

Watch this program remotely at https://www.twitch.tv/ameliaislandmuseumhistory

For more information contact Jarrett at 904-261-7378 x.102 or [email protected]

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Date:: January 12, 2024
Time:: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Category:: Museum Events
Event Tags:: Amelia Island Museum of History, Dr. Kevin Kokomoor

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