Florida Frontiers Radio Program #66

Program Number: 

66

Radio Program: 

Download: Audio icon FFProgram066.mp3

Program Segments: 

Mosquitoes, Alligators, and Determination (an update)

The Brevard Theatrical Ensemble has created a musical, Mosquitoes, Alligators, and Determination, that celebrates Florida Cracker culture.

Mark-In Point: 

01:23

Length: 

12:00

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Taylor Town

Mary Young Johnson remembers when her father built Taylor Town, which consisted of four cottages and a bath house. The segment covers the development of this beachfront property over time.

Mark-In Point: 

14:10

Length: 

06:49

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Dudley Farm

Park Ranger Sally Morrison describes Dudley Farm, a Florida State Park that preserves an authentic pioneer farm. Hubert Davis talks about traditional sugar cane grinding and several other pioneer skills that are no longer common.

Mark-In Point: 

20:50

Length: 

05:32

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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: 

10 Aug 2010

Segment Summary: 

SEGMENTS | Mosquitoes, Alligators, and Determination (an update) | Taylor Town | Dudley Farm