Inside the Timucuan Preserve

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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
Inside the Timucuan Preserve

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.

Episodes

  1. 07/26/2013

    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.

    5 min

  2. 07/26/2013

    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.

    3 min

  3. 07/26/2013

    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.

    4 min

  4. 07/26/2013

    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.

    3 min

  5. 07/26/2013

    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.

    4 min

  6. 07/26/2013

    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.

    4 min

  7. 07/26/2013

    Willie Brown

    A history of what is now known as Willie Brown's "Gift", and a modest biography of Willie Brown the third. The narrator touches on his birth, life, and death, with special attention paid to his passion for conservation.

    6 min

  8. 07/06/2013

    Ft. Caroline and the Tumucua

    A history of the construction and destruction of Ft.Caroline, as well as a brief history of the interaction between the Spanish and the Tumucua. The video proceeds to provide visiting information for tourists.

    4 min

  9. 03/14/2013

    Ecology and History

    Timucuan Preserve: The rich history of the Timucuan Preserve is discussed. 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.

    11 min
  • 9 Episodes

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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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  • Creator
    National Park Service
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ℗ & © The National Park Service
  • Show Website
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