Florida Frontiers Radio Program #84

Program Number: 

84

Radio Program: 

Download: Audio icon FFProgram084.mp3

Program Segments: 

Jackson Walker - "Legendary Florida Artist"

Artist Jackson Walker discusses his "Legendary Florida" series of oil paintings. He talks about using art to re-explore Florida history.

Mark-In Point: 

01:15

Length: 

13:18

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1513 Moment - British Shipwreck

Historian Dr. James Cusick discusses Jonathan Dickinson, survivor of a British shipwreck in 1696, who wrote a journal about his nine-week trek from Jupiter Inlet to St. Augustine.

 

Mark-In Point: 

14:34

Length: 

01:41

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Swamp Cabbage

This program features an interview with an Indian County resident about the tradition of harvesting, preparing, and eating swamp cabbage. Also called heart of palm, swamp cabbage is considered a delicacy in Florida Cracker culture.

Mark-In Point: 

16:20

Length: 

05:15

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Florida Jewish Heritage Trail

Author Rachel Heimovics talks about the Florida Jewish Heritage Trail. She discusses the large Jewish population in Florida and its experiences, histories, and contributions. 

Mark-In Point: 

21:40

Length: 

06:00

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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: 

21 Mar 2011

Segment Summary: 

SEGMENTS | Jackson Walker - "Legendary Florida Artist" | 1513 Moment - British Shipwreck | Swamp Cabbage | Florida Jewish Heritage Trail