Imagining La Florida:
Ponce de León and the Quest for the Fountain of Youth
November 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Travel 500
years back in time to explore Florida’s early colonial history in the
new temporary exhibit at the Museum of Florida History.
Imagining La Florida: Ponce de León and the Quest for the Fountain of Youth is an interactive exhibit that recounts Florida history from the preparation of Ponce de León’s voyage from Spain to the establishment of Fort Mose in 1739. Organized by Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) of Spain and the Spain-Florida Foundation and curated by Dr. J. Michael Francis, it is a collaboration of the Spanish Embassy in Washington D.C., and the Spanish Consulate in Miami.
The exhibit is divided into four distinct sections, each chronicling a different aspect of Florida’s colonial history. Begin your voyage aboard a replica Spanish galleon in Seville, Spain, and travel through the history of Florida, taking in such sights as the founding of St. Augustine, the rich culture of native populations, and the founding of Fort Mose, the first free black settlement in the United States. The exhibit concludes with an interactive floor display highlighting the truth about Ponce de León’s quest for the fountain of youth, one of the most enduring foundation myths in U.S. history.
Imagining La Florida: Ponce de León and the Quest for the Fountain of Youth is an interactive exhibit that recounts Florida history from the preparation of Ponce de León’s voyage from Spain to the establishment of Fort Mose in 1739. Organized by Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) of Spain and the Spain-Florida Foundation and curated by Dr. J. Michael Francis, it is a collaboration of the Spanish Embassy in Washington D.C., and the Spanish Consulate in Miami.
The exhibit is divided into four distinct sections, each chronicling a different aspect of Florida’s colonial history. Begin your voyage aboard a replica Spanish galleon in Seville, Spain, and travel through the history of Florida, taking in such sights as the founding of St. Augustine, the rich culture of native populations, and the founding of Fort Mose, the first free black settlement in the United States. The exhibit concludes with an interactive floor display highlighting the truth about Ponce de León’s quest for the fountain of youth, one of the most enduring foundation myths in U.S. history.
The evening includes live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a presentation by Florida historian Dr. J. Michael Francis.
The program, admission, and parking are free!
The program, admission, and parking are free!
Museum of Florida History
500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida
850.245.6400 • museumoffloridahistory.com
500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida
850.245.6400 • museumoffloridahistory.com
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