9 episodes
Inside the Timucuan Preserve National Park Service
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- Society & Culture
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4.0 • 2 Ratings
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A series of audio-narratives detailing the expansive and embattled history of the Timucuan Preserve. Native Americans, Spanish, French, and African Americans all have contributed to the region’s cultural heritage. Wildlife present and types of activities available at the park are also mentioned.
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A Treatise on the Patriarchal or Co-operative System of Society
Excerpts from Zephaniah Kingsley's political/human rights work titled "A Treatise on the Patriarchal or Co-operative System of Society.
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France in North America
A brief history of French colonization attempts in North America, specifically in Florida. The history of Ft. Caroline is discussed in more detail, and the multiple slaughters are spoken about.
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Freedom and Slavery in Plantation-Era Florida
A modest history of plantation construction and slavery in the life of the Kingsleys. The narrator describes the rise of Kingsley's plantation and issues he struggled with during the US takeover of Florida.
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Freedom and Slavery in Plantation-Era Florida: Part Two
A description of the slave homes and plantation layout in Zephaniah Kingsley's plantation. The narrator describes the "task system", and some of the legal complications involving interracial marriage.
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Kingsley Plantation
A history of the Kingsley plantation, and brief biographies of the Kingsleys. The narrator encourages the listeners to notice the differences between the lifestyles of the plantation owners and the slaves who worked therein.
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Teddy Roosevelt Area
This track presents a brief history of the Teddy Roosevelt Area, including the donation of the land by Willy Brown. The narrator describes several locations where one could bird watch or sightsee, describes the trail/park hours, and explains where Kiosks and paths are.