Knowledge on Tap: Historic Sanford Avenue and Sanford's Black Communities

Explore the rich history of Sanford Avenue, once the heart of the historic African American shopping district in Sanford.

Discover how notable public figures like Zora Neale Hurston and Dr. Starkle lived in Sanford and supported businesses along this historic street. This lecture will also uncover the origins and development of Sanford’s African American communities and their lasting impact on the city’s cultural landscape.

You may also like the following events from UF IFAS Extension Seminole County:

• Next Tuesday, 14th October, 07:00 pm, Knowledge on Tap: Bugs that Suck! in Sanford
• This month, 31st October, 04:00 pm, Final Fridays - EEK! There's Bugs in My Garden: Insect ID and Solutions in Sanford, Florida
• Next month, 11th November, 07:00 pm, Knowledge on Tap: Historic Trees and Where to Find Them in Sanford