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Heritage Hour

Hernando de Soto’s Journey Through Citrus County
2025-04-23 14:00:00 2025-04-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Heritage Hour Exploring the Legacy of a Spanish Conquistador Floral City Public Library - Program Room

Wednesday, April 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-23 14:00:00 2025-04-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Heritage Hour Exploring the Legacy of a Spanish Conquistador Floral City Public Library - Program Room

Exploring the Legacy of a Spanish Conquistador

Join us for this month’s Heritage Hour as Tom Ritchie from the Floral City Heritage Museum delves into the fascinating history of Hernando de Soto, the Spanish conquistador whose expedition shaped the early story of Florida. Discover how De Soto’s journey passed through the eastern edge of Citrus County, leaving a lasting impact on the region’s history and its connection to early Spanish exploration.

Explore the challenges, encounters, and legacies of this monumental expedition, and gain a deeper appreciation for the local ties to this pivotal chapter in history. This engaging program is perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning more about Citrus County’s rich heritage.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the presenter and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of the Citrus County Library System.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Performances & Special Events | History & Travel |

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Floral City Public Library
Phone: 352-726-3671
Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 Closed
Sun, May 11 Closed
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About the branch

The Floral City Branch is located on Orange Street in the center of Floral City, near the Avenue of Oaks. This location features a literacy collection, public computers, and more.

Upcoming events

Tiny Tales
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room
Tiny Tales is a special storytime for our youngest readers, ages 0 to 5, and their caregivers.
Genealogy 1-on-1
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Area
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. One-hour appointments are available.
Registration is now closed
Genealogy 1-on-1
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Area
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. One-hour appointments are available.
Registration is now closed
Little Painters: Painting & Collage Making
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room
Mix, match, and create—craft your own colorful masterpiece with painting and collage!
Tech Help
Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Area
Floral City Library Volunteer Susan offers tech help every Tuesday. Bring in your device and/or questions and she will help you to the best of her ability.
Tech Talk - Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Tue, May 13, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Program Room
You've probably heard a lot about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the news or online, but what exactly is it?
Friends of the Floral City Library Meeting - Potluck Picnic at Floral Park
Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Special Location
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Floral City Library. The Friends of the Library are non-profit organizations dedicated to enhancing public library service for the citizens of Citrus County.
Recreating Monet
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room
Master Monet’s magic—paint your own impressionist masterpiece!
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