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Program Number
51
Program Date
3-10-2010
Segment Summary
SEGMENTS | When Steamboats Reigned in Florida | Two Generations of Gifford Women | Florida History Through the Music of Dough Spears
Keywords
Florida Frontiers; Tourism; Transportation; Steamboats; African American; Florida Artists; Music
Sponsors
Brevard Cultural Alliance's mission is to build and sustain a dynamic and vibrant arts and cultural sector integral to Brevard County's quality of life.
Florida Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities
With funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, FHC grants primarily respond to the needs of local communities, but they often address topics of statewide interest. FHC is particularly interested in projects that are collaborative, attract diverse audiences, encourage active participation from the public, and explore humanities topics and disciplines in interesting and engaging ways.
This project is sponsored in part by The Jessie Ball duPont Fund.
STARS Citation
Brotemarkle, Dr. Ben and Florida Historical Society, "Florida Frontiers Radio Program #51" (2010). Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida Historical Society. 48.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/florida-frontiers-radio/48
Program Segments
When Steamboats Reigned in Florida
In his book, When Steamboats Reigned in Florida, Bob Bass talks about the history of the steamboat in the state.
Mark-In Point: 01:19 Length: 08:33
Two Generations of Gifford Women
Johnnie and Fran Ross, mother and daughter, talk about their experiences in the historic African American town of Gifford.
Mark-In Point: 11:05 Length: 06:32
Florida History Through the Music of Dough Spears
Singer/songwriter Doug Spears talks about his love for his home state's natural beauty and resources, culture, and history.
Mark-In Point: 17:38 Length: 09:02