Florida Frontiers Radio Program #89

Program Number: 

89

Radio Program: 

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Program Segments: 

The Grove in Tallahassee

This episode discusses the grounds, architecture, restoration, and history of The Grove, the former home of Florida Governors Richard Keith Call and LeRoy Collins.

Mark-In Point: 

01:22

Length: 

13:22

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1513 Moment - The Yamassee War

The conflict between the Yamassee Indians and the British in 1715 is explored. The Yamassee Indians, once allies to the British, initiated the uprising after learning about British intentions to kill Yamassee men and sell Yamassee women and children into slavery.

Mark-In Point: 

14:40

Length: 

01:42

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Okeechobee Pogey Bill

This episode focuses on moon shining in the city of Okeechobee during the early 1900s and the eventual clean-up of the town by Sheriff Pogey Bill.

Mark-In Point: 

16:28

Length: 

06:00

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Florida's Tabloid Valley

This broadcast discusses the rise of tabloid journalism in Florida and the United States.

Mark-In Point: 

22:30

Length: 

05:11

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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: 

08 Jun 2011

Segment Summary: 

SEGMENTS | The Grove in Tallahassee | 1513 Moment - The Yamassee War | Okeechobee Pogey Bill | Florida's Tabloid Valley