Event Details

Lecture: The History of Ft. Gadsden

Time: 7:00 pm til 8:00 pm

Location: Apalachicola Maritime Museum, 103 Water Street, Apalachicola

Description: Since obtaining an M.A. in Anthropology from Florida State University in 1990, Rhonda Majors Kimbrough has served as an archaeologist with the National Forests in Florida. She currently manages their heritage program which includes cultural resource management, forest history and tribal relations associated with a 1.2 million-acre land base. Responsibilities include 3294 archaeological sites, 24 historic structures and consultation with eleven federally recognized Tribes. Dr. Kimbrough will talk about the historic events at Fort Gadsden, a National Historic Landmark 15 miles upstream from Apalachicola, and their international implications. A British fort, escaped slaves, Native Americans, General Andrew Jackson, the American military, and the Spanish control of Florida combine into one of the most dramatic events in 19th century Florida history.

All lectures will be held at 7:00 p.m. and will be followed by a low country boil on the docks (weather permitting) or other reception. The cost of each event is $5.

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