Florida Emancipation Day Event 2023

05/16/23 • 22 min

Julia Brunson, Georgetown Steering Team Community Leader, and Dr. Connie Lester, Associate Professor, UCF History Department and Director of the RICHES Digital Archiving Project share historic background about the Florida Emancipation, in addition to oral histories (storytelling) and other educational components you can learn from on this day. The event will also include the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by a man portrayed as Union Brigadier General Edward M. McCook. This is a free, family-friendly event, with crafts, games, food vendors, and more! Saturday, May 20, 2023, 12 pm-3 pm, at Hopper Academy, Sanford, FL.

Previous Episode

City of Sanford Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Committee Update

Members of the City of Sanford REEI Committee share updates, goals, and insight as it relates to this official committee. Including discussions about Sanford Speaks, public meetings, and future plans for the REEI.

Next Episode

Precautionary Boil Water Notice 101

Learn what the Precautionary Boil Water Notice process and strategy are in addition to what online platforms are available to you to stay informed about critical city services.