From the violent and fatal 1921 election riots in Ocoee to modern redistricting issues, James Abraham explores in his presentation the suppression of voters in Florida over one hundred years and the prime figures in the struggle for full and equal access to the polls….
Latino Sound Machine performs September 20 at Bo Diddley Plaza from 7 – 9 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.
Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour on the third Saturday of every month. Groups of 10 or more may schedule a tour three weeks in advance by contacting tours@harn.ufl.edu.
We are excited to welcome back Dr. Kimberly Voss to the Matheson History Museum to share from her book “Women Politicking Politely: Advancing Feminism in the 1960s and 1970s.” Dr. Voss’s presentation includes the relatively unknown stories of six important women who laid the foundation…
This Storytelling Meetup is part of Pride Days, a leadup to the annual Pride Festival in Gainesville, and Self Narrate is partnering with the Pride Community Center! As always, themes are open to interpretation. They want to hear your story! So, how does this work?…
Join author Lauren Gonzalez for a book talk and presentation about her new book, “100 Things to Do in Gainesville Before You Die.” Learn about the process of researching and writing the book, Lauren’s background in travel writing, and some special tips, tricks, and itineraries…
We are honored to welcome Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton to the Matheson History Museum to discuss the election process in Alachua County and the upcoming 2024 Presidential General Election. As Supervisor of Elections, Supervisor Barton is in charge of administering county, state,…
The Savants performs September 27 at Bo Diddley Plaza from 7 – 9 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.