The Columbian Interchange on a Florida Platter
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 10, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Saturday, October 10th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
1305 4th Ave E Bradenton, FL, 34208
Reflections of Manatee Visitor's Center
Fees/Admission
Free to the public!
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Jean Lammie
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Description
This lecture explores La Florida's pivotal role as the geographic epicenter of the Columbian Interchange: how beginning with Spanish exploration in the early 15th century, the collision of the Old and New Worlds triggered an immediate and irreversible ripple effect. The presentation focuses on how local ecosystems, Indigenous societies, and global foodways were permanently altered in Florida and beyond, tracing how the influence of this food exchange impacted politics and trade worldwide.
Ofelia M. Uribe is a bilingual storyteller, performing arts instructor, and living history educator who brings culture and history to life through the arts.
Free to the public, light refreshments will be provided!
Saturday, October 10th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at 1305 4th Ave E Bradenton, FL, 34208
