Free Coffee and Conversation: Hidden History of Florida

Free Coffee and Conversation lecture on the "Hidden History of Florida" presented by Dr. Jim Clark. Open to the public with complimentary coffee and light refreshments, but please RSVP in advance for seats at (352) 341-6428.

Beginning in 1565 with the founding of St. Augustine, Florida has been making history; but, much of it is hidden. In his entertaining presentation, Dr. Clark traces the little-known facts of Florida, including the story of the state flag, the origin of Florida’s largest grocery store chain, Coca-Cola billionaires, and the origin of cars on the beach with over thirty unique and fast-paced stories. This presentation is based on the book Hidden History of Florida by Dr. Jim Clark.
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About the speaker
Jim Clark is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Florida where he has taught history since 1987. He earned a doctorate in Florida history from the University of Florida. He is the author of nine books on Florida history and the editor of a three-volume anthology of Florida literature. His articles have appeared in The Miami Herald, The Orlando Sentinel, The Washington Post, and The Florida Historical Quarterly.

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