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Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida

Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida Historical Society is a weekly, half-hour radio program airing on public radiostations throughout the state beginning in January 2009. The program is a combination of interview segments and produced features covering history-based events, exhibitions, activities, places and people in Florida. We explore the relevance of Florida history to contemporary society and promote awareness of heritage and culture tourism options in the state.

10/22/2026

As Florida musician Gram Parsons is being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his biographer Bob Kealing is giving talks about Parsons at the Winter Park Library and the Museum of Winter Haven History. Coming up on “Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida Historical Society” we’ll talk with Bob Kealing. We’ll also explore Halloween history in Central Florida. Check your local NPR schedule, listen as a podcast, or online at https://myfloridahistory.org/frontiers/radio/programs.

10/16/2026

The Library of Florida History in Cocoa is hosting a special screening of the film “Creature from the Black Lagoon” at 6:00 pm on October 30th. Coming up on “Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida Historical Society” we’ll talk with the Gill Man himself, Ricou Browning. We’ll discuss the overlooked accomplishments of Ponce de Leon, and one of the oldest buildings in Charlotte County. Check your local NPR schedule, listen as a podcast, or online at https://myfloridahistory.org/frontiers/radio/programs.

10/14/2026

Join the Florida Historical Society for this FREE conference, Friday and Saturday at the University of Central Florida. Scan below for the schedule. See you in Orlando!

10/09/2026

Enjoy a Halloween treat from your Florida Historical Society! Scary movie aficionado Dr. Phil Simpson will introduce a special screening of the classic “Creature from the Black Lagoon” at our Library of Florida History in Cocoa on Friday, October 30, at 6:00 pm. See you there!

10/08/2026

The 50th Anniversary Barberville Fall Jamboree will be held November 7th and 8th. Coming up on “Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida Historical Society” we’ll go to the Barberville Pioneer Settlement. We’ll discuss the experiences of Seminole boys at Choctaw Academy, and remember the African American community of Georgetown. Check your local NPR schedule, listen as a podcast, or online at https://myfloridahistory.org/frontiers/radio/programs.

10/07/2026

Join the Florida Historical Society for a trip to the Bahamas that is both intellectually stimulating and FUN! Join like-minded individuals for this unique conference experience. Make your deposit TODAY to reserve your place aboard the beautiful Venezia for the Florida Historical Society 2027 Conference Cruise! You don’t want to miss this very special event that includes presentations from historians, authors, and graduate students, a private tour in Nassau, the FHS Awards Presentation, and other group events. More info and registration is at https://myfloridahistory.org/conferences/forum/2027.

10/01/2026

The former Duval High School now houses elderly residents. Coming up on “Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida Historical Society” we’ll visit Jacksonville’s Public School No. 1. We’ll discuss the pivotal year 1892, and talk about Floridian Lewis Powell—part of the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Check your local NPR schedule, listen as a podcast, or online at https://myfloridahistory.org/frontiers/radio/program/647.

09/26/2026

The latest episode of Florida Frontiers Television, Miami’s Freedom Tower, will premiere on WUCF-TV Sunday morning at 11:00, and on PBS affiliates throughout the state after that. Check your local PBS schedule. You can watch it anytime at https://myfloridahistory.org/frontiers/television/episode/68. Built in 1925 as the home of the Miami Daily News, Miami’s Freedom Tower became the Federal Processing Center for hundreds of thousands of Cuban refugees from 1962 to 1974.

09/24/2026

President Calvin Coolidge stayed at Lakeside Inn for a month in 1930. Coming up on “Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida Historical Society” we’ll visit Mount Dora’s Lakeside Inn. We’ll discuss 17th century St. Augustine, and the impact of President Dwight D. Eisenhower on Central Florida. Check your local NPR schedule, listen as a podcast, or online at https://myfloridahistory.org/frontiers/radio/programs.

09/18/2026

Newly discovered material from the 1696 journal of shipwreck survivor Jonathan Dickinson has been published for the first time. Coming up on “Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida Historical Society” we’ll talk with historian Jason Daniels. We’ll discuss the era of glamorous nightclubs in Miami, and disagreements from a century ago about presenting Florida history. Check your local NPR schedule, listen as a podcast, ot online at https://myfloridahistory.org/frontiers/radio/program/645.

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