Hernando County Public Library
(Brooksville, FL) – Dr. Jim Clark will join Hernando County Public Library for a presentation on Florida’s Lost Attractions. The program takes place Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Spring Hill Branch Library. It is a partnership between Florida Humanities and Hernando County Public Library as part of the organization’s redesigned Florida Talks program.
Jim Clark, PhD is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Florida where he has taught history since 1987. He earned a doctorate in Florida history from the University of Florida. He is the author of nine books on Florida history and the editor of a three-volume anthology of Florida literature. His articles have appeared in The Miami Herald, The Orlando Sentinel, The Washington Post, and The Florida Historical Quarterly.
Florida Talks is one of Florida Humanities’ longest-running public programs. The organization’s speakers’ bureau features more than 30 exceptional scholars, journalists, authors, and humanities experts and over 60 brand new and returning programs.
Florida Talks offers nonprofit organizations across the state an accessible way to host engaging speakers who present Florida’s history, heritage, and culture through historical and contemporary lenses.
This event is free and open to the public.
WHO: Florida Talks – Florida’s Lost Attractions @ Spring Hill Branch
WHEN: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.
WHERE: Spring Hill Branch Library, 9220 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34608
About Hernando County Public Library System
Hernando County Public Library System is an essential part of a just and fair community where all can thrive and grow. We provide spaces where all are welcome to discover, create, and learn.
About Florida Humanities
Florida Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and sharing the history, literature, culture, and personal stories that offer Floridians a better understanding of themselves, their communities, and their state. Since 1973, Florida Humanities has awarded more than $16 million in support of statewide cultural resources and public programs strongly rooted in the humanities. These programs preserve Florida’s diverse history and heritage, promote civic engagement and community dialogue, and provide opportunities to reflect on the future of Florida. Learn more at www.FloridaHumanities.org.
Please contact the library for further information at 352.754.4043 or visit our website at https://hernandocountylibrary.us/
