Cultural Tours - The Gathering
 Guided by pre-eminent scholars, local cultural and civic leaders, and long-time members of the communities we visit, FHC’s cultural heritage tours uncover the distinct qualities that define a community’s history and create its cultural identity. Come and discover a Florida not experienced by the casual tourist. For information about FHC Gathering trips please contact Laurie Berlin at lberlin@flahum.org to be added to the mailing list.
Upcoming Gatherings:
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Apalachicola—October 29–31, 2010
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Apalachicola has been defined by the river that bears its name. In the 18th and 19th centuries, ships plied the river bearing cotton, lumber, seafood, and oysters—products that brought prosperity and international recognition to the town. Today this picturesque port community still boasts a maritime heritage that compliments the area’s bountiful natural resources. Our Apalachicola Gathering marshals community resources and maritime scholars to explore this gem of the Gulf Coast. Join us as we tour the historic downtown, visit the Thirteen Mile Oyster Company for an insider’s view of oyster harvesting, and indulge in luscious cuisine. We’ll meet scientists who explain the importance of the estuary and locals who discuss attempts to preserve the traditions and small-town atmosphere. For more information and to register click here.
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| The Everglades —March 11–13, 2011 |
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Known as Florida’s Last Frontier, The Everglades is the gateway to the famed National Park—the fabled River of Grass. Enjoy this exotic landscape—and discover its history at our upcoming cultural heritage tour of The Everglades.We’ll explore the area’s diverse ecosystem and its intriguing history of developers and dredgers. Discover how the Seminole and Miccosukee people have endured in this unusual environment for hundreds of years. Hear the stories of fisher folk who persevere against the challenges of government regulation and the pressures of development. We’ll ride the waters and walk the land with artists, writers, scholars, and folks who call The Everglades home. Information available this fall.
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| Fernandina Beach—April 8–10, 2011 |
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Our Gathering will venture to Fernandina Beach to explore the distinctive character and colorful past of the charming seasidevillage. We’ll tour the historic district and visit elegant Victorian mansions from another era. We’ll visit and learn the unique stories of American Beach and The Kingsley Plantation, take a boat tour of the historic waterfront and Cumberland Sound, and visit with locals who are the last generation of shrimpers and boat builders. Join us and enjoy one of Florida’s best kept secrets. Information available this fall.
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