Join historian Peggy Macdonald for a talk about activist Marjorie Harris Carr. Raised by naturalist parents in rural Southwest Florida, Marjorie used the power of the pen and grassroots activism to celebrate Old Florida and protect Florida's wildlife and wild places, preserving many of north central Florida's ecological treasures. Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 10 yrs. +
Dr. Peggy Macdonald is a public historian and adjunct professor at Stetson University and Indian River State College. A native Floridian, Dr. Macdonald gives presentations on a variety of topics in Florida history. She has written about local and Florida history for FORUM Magazine, Gainesville Magazine, Our Town Magazine and Senior Times. Dr. Macdonald’s first book, Marjorie Harris Carr: Defender of Florida’s Environment, was published by the University Press of Florida in 2014. She is currently working on a book about Florida’s female pioneers. Dr. Macdonald is an alumna of the University of Florida, where she received a Ph.D. in American history. She served as Executive Director of the Matheson History Museum in Gainesville from 2015 – 2019.
AGE GROUP: | Young Adult (12-18) | Children (6-11) | Adult (19+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Collections | Online | History |
TAGS: | Online | Environmental Science |