Exterior view of a tan brick building with a red tile roof and three large arched windows centered above the entrance. The building has symmetrical wings on each side, two benches near the doorway, and a walkway leading across a lawn under a clear blue sky.

Florida Talks – A Lecture Series on Florida History

Multi-date Event:

Oct 26, 2025, Nov 23, 2025

310 W Main St
Avon Park, FL 33825

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Overview

This fall, dive into Florida’s fascinating past during a free lecture series presented by the Historical Society of Avon Park, Hotel Jacaranda, and the Heartland Cultural Alliance.

October 26 – “War in Paradise”
Historian and author Eliot Kleinberg explores Florida’s vital role in World War II, from military training bases to life on the home front.

November 23 – “Tracing Florida Journeys”
Leslie Poole shares little-known stories of Florida’s people and places, offering fresh perspectives on the state’s rich history.

Location: Avon Park Community Center, 310 W Main St, Avon Park, FL 33825
Time: 3:00 PM
Cost: Free and open to the public

For more information, contact the Avon Park Historical Society at 863-453-3525.

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