Florida Frontiers Radio Program #63

Program Number: 

63

Radio Program: 

Download: Audio icon FFProgram063.mp3

Program Segments: 

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

Bob Callister, program manager at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, and tour guide John Mann talk about the history of the lighthouse and its various keepers.

Mark-In Point: 

01:15

Length: 

13:50

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William Jennings Bryan in Florida

Director of the Heritage Center Rebecca Rickey and retired history professor Dr. Michael Blayney discuss William Jennings Bryan's ties to Florida.

Mark-In Point: 

15:18

Length: 

04:54

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Last of the Trotline Fishermen

Trotline fishing was a major part of cracker life. The Castles family, possibly the last of the trotline fishermen, are interviewed about this dying tradition.

Mark-In Point: 

21:15

Length: 

07:00

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Sponsors: 

Brevard Cultural Alliance

Brevard Cultural Alliance's mission is to build and sustain a dynamic and vibrant arts and cultural sector integral to Brevard County's quality of life.

Florida Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities

With funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, FHC grants primarily respond to the needs of local communities, but they often address topics of statewide interest.  FHC is particularly interested in projects that are collaborative, attract diverse audiences, encourage active participation from the public, and explore humanities topics and disciplines in interesting and engaging ways.

Program Date: 

07 Jul 2010

Segment Summary: 

SEGMENTS | Ponce Inlet Lighthouse | William Jennings Bryan in Florida | Last of the Trotline Fishermen