Florida Remembered Society wins humanities grant
Florida Humanities has awarded Florida Remembered Society a $10,000 Public Humanities Program Grant to support “Feeding the American Spirit: 250 Years of Florida’s Homegrown History,” a yearlong series of cultural heritage programs and events highlighting Florida’s role in the American story.
The Florida Remembered Society programs will commemorate America250 and celebrate more than 500 years of Florida’s recorded history through history, humanities and heritage programming for audiences of all ages.
“Programs, lectures, exhibits, oral histories, displays and demonstrations will highlight our hard-working everyday heroes and the lifestyles, livelihoods and lives of our culturally diverse Floridians,” said Anne Sinnott, president of the Florida Remembered Society board of directors. “Programs are open to the public for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.”
Program themes include “Trails Through Time,” “Red, White & Boomers,” a “Harvest of History” art show and Florida Talks scholar presentations. Most programs will be held at the historic St. Lucie Village School in the National Register-listed historic district of St. Lucie Village.
The grant also will help Florida Remembered Society expand educational and entertaining programming tied to its “Red, White & FOOD” cultural heritage exhibition at the school. The exhibition is a collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street, Florida Humanities and the Jacarlene Foundation.
Florida Humanities’ Public Humanities Program Grants award up to $10,000 to nonprofits and public institutions to create programming that brings people together to reflect on history, heritage, civic life and culture.
“Florida’s cultural organizations and nonprofits play a vital role in connecting communities, inspiring hope and broadening perspectives,” said Nashid Madyun, executive director of Florida Humanities. “Florida Humanities is thrilled to support public humanities programming such as these through Public Humanities Program Grants.”
All events and programs throughout the coming year are free and open to the public.
- Who: Florida Remembered Society
- When: Dates to be announced from summer 2026 through spring 2027
- Where: St. Lucie Village School
Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. Additional support is provided by the Jacarlene Foundation. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these programs do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities or the Jacarlene Foundation.
About the Florida Remembered Society
The Florida Remembered Society (FRS) is a nonprofit cultural organization with a mission to build and operate the Headwaters Heritage & Cultural Center in Fellsmere. FRS provides diverse audiences with engaging educational programs that cultivate an understanding and appreciation of Florida’s history and multicultural heritage and the stewardship of the natural environment. FRS fosters and inspires appreciation and understanding of art, literature, music, cultural heritage, history, personal stories, and the humanities. We are dedicated to “Embracing our Past, Exploring our Present, and Ensuring our Future.” Learn more about the Florida Remembered Society at www.floridaremembered.org
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.
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