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April 27, 2024: WWII, Living History Event, 10 am - 4 pm
Field Trip Day, Friday, Apr. 26 (9am-1pm)
- April 27, 2024: WWII, Living History Event, 10 am - 4 pm
- Field trip day, Friday, Apr. 26 (9am-1pm) see information at the bottom
Schedule of Speakers in the Main Building, Lockey Tool Room
• 11 am Presentation ’Women in War - Beyond Rosie’ by museum staff member, Hannah Schultze
• 1 pm Presentation ‘War in Paradise: World War II in Florida’ Author and Journalist, Eliot Kleinberg
• 3 pm WWII Veteran, Fred Elva Wells
All Day Event Activities and Locations at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village
• Writing Letters to GIs (Lacoochee School House)
• American Red Cross (Enterprise Church)
• 1940s Radio Show (Gazebo)
• Veteran Returning Home (Overstreet House, 2 story yellow home)
• Local Shopkeeper and Postmaster (C.C. Smith General Store)
• German POWs in Dade City (Packing House)
• Gold Star Family (Log House)
• Trains and Telegraphs (Train Depot)
The WWII Living History Event at the Pioneer Florida Museum is an opportunity for visitors to step back in time to a 1946 homefront experience and interact with living historians portraying life in Lacoochee, FL during the final months of the war. From historical displays to interactive exhibits that bring to life the era of World War II, visitors can learn about the impact of women in war, German POWs in Florida, the influence of radio, and more.
Food available, cash only
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Saturday, April 27, 2024: WWII, Living History Speakers
Presenter, Eliot Kleinberg spent more than four decades as a reporter, including more than 33 years at The Palm Beach Post. In addition to covering local news, he wrote extensively about Florida and its history. He produced two history columns and more than a dozen books about the state. He also runs a blog on bad writing and how to fix it called “Something Went Horribly Wrong”.
- Presentation: War in Paradise: World War II in Florida
- April 27, 2024, 1 pm
- Main Building, Lockey Tool Room
In the first weeks after Pearl Harbor pulled America into a two-front war, Germany’s U-Boats worked with immunity. Off Florida alone, they sank 24 ships. Some of Florida’s very features that attracted tourists made it a logical place for Florida as well. The state, a strategic asset for its geography and climate, became an armed camp. Hotels turned into barracks, and hospitals, bases and airfields increased from 8 to 172 by 1943. The sleepy southern state became one of the nation’s hotspots, and Florida would never be the same.
Program Length: 60 Minutes
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Local World War II veteran and cherished member of the community, Fred Wells, will be speaking at the Living History Event. Mr. Wells, a true American hero, will be sharing his firsthand experiences and stories from his time serving in the United States military during World War II from 1944-1946. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear about his brave service and the sacrifices he made for our country.
- Local WWII Veteran, Fred Elva Wells
- April 27, 2024, 3 pm
- Main Building, Lockey Tool Room
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Field trip day, Friday only, Apr. 26 (9am-1pm)
Pre-registration required for Field Trip Day
Lesson plans available in pre-registration form
Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
SS.4.A.1.1: Analyze primary and secondary resources to identify significant individuals and events throughout Florida history.
SS.4.A.8.1: Identify Florida's role in the Civil Rights Movement.
SS.912.A.1.2: Utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources to identify author, historical significance, audience, and authenticity to understand a historical period.
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Classes:
Introduction to Weaving
This class is an introduction to weaving with an emphasis on multi-harness looms. In this class you will prepare a table loom and weave a sampler on it. As you make the sampler you will learn the parts of a loom and their functions. Other topics include weaving terms and tools. Other types of looms will also be discussed. All tools, yarn and looms are provided for this introductory class.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER, at least, 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE: Please Contact Marilynn Ory (405)-250-5473 voice or text.
Class fees are $25 for the first class and $20 for follow-on classes.
2024 - June 8, July 13, Aug 10 and Sept 21
Please wash or sanitize your hands often. The museum frequently sanitizes common areas and has hand sanitizer available. If you are sick, please stay home. The health and safety of our staff, guests and volunteers is our highest priority.
