Florida Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded Goodwood Museum & Gardens a $10,000 Community Project Grant to fund a “Race, Class, and Culture: Woke (or not) in Progressive Era in Leon County” roundtable discussion.
Fanny Tiers was one of many northerners (and the only woman) who purchased Leon County’s former cotton plantations as winter residences at the turn of the century.
A roundtable discussion, based on new research and funded by the Community Project Grant from Florida Humanities, will discuss how northern, urban elites confronted the South’s inflexible racial system in a rural, Black-majority Leon County.
The Race, Class, and Culture: Woke (or not) in Progressive Era in Leon County roundtable hopes to foster open discussion on systematic racial, class, and cultural divides and forge pathways of understanding in both historical and modern spaces.
“Facilitating open discussions on racial, class, and cultural divides is crucial to confronting the historical legacies we have inherited while paving the way for a more equitable future,” said Goodwood Executive Director Jennifer Humayan. “These dialogues not only bridge historical and modern contexts but also cultivate empathy, enabling individuals to navigate complex issues with a shared commitment to meaningful change.”
Florida Humanities’ Community Project Grants award up to $10,000 to support humanities-based learning experiences. In public humanities programming funded through this grant, Floridians are encouraged to engage in thoughtful reflection, analysis, and consideration of important topics relevant to local communities, and the state writ large.
“Florida’s cultural organizations and nonprofits play a vital role in connecting communities, inspiring hope, and broadening perspectives,” said Florida Humanities Executive Director Nashid Madyun. “Florida Humanities is thrilled to support public humanities programming such as these through Community Project Grants.”
Awarded funds from Community Project Grants are provided by Florida Humanities through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
This roundtable discussion will be free and open to the public.
WHO: Race, Class, and Culture: Woke (or not) in Progressive Era in Leon County
WHEN: Wednesday, September 27, 6 PM
WHERE: Goodwood Museum & Gardens Carriage House, 1600 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee
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About Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Goodwood Museum & Gardens is a nonprofit museum, garden, gathering place, and center for arts, culture, and community. Goodwood’s first buildings were erected 1830s as the beginning of a cotton and corn plantation that encompassed over 8,000 acres in Leon County, Florida. Today, the museum emphasizes the cultural, racial, and social history of the South. Goodwood hosts and supports programming that promotes community engagement, art and cultural experiences, and encourages dialogue about Florida’s past and present. Learn more at www.goodwoodmuseum.org
About Florida Humanities
Florida Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and sharing the history, literature, culture, and personal stories that offer Floridians a better understanding of themselves, their communities, and their state. Since 1973, Florida Humanities has awarded more than $20 million in support of statewide cultural resources and public programs strongly rooted in the humanities. These programs preserve Florida’s diverse history and heritage, promote civic engagement and community dialogue, and provide opportunities to reflect on the future of Florida. Learn more at www.FloridaHumanities.org.
