Heritage Village Speaking of History Lecture Series. "Talk About Highway A1A"

As part of the Speaking of History lecture series, writer Cathy Salustri relives the experience of taking the ultimate Florida road trip, following the paths followed by Stetson Kennedy and Zora Neale Hurston more than seven decades ago. Despite writers’ obstacles, the book that resulted from their efforts, Florida: A Guide to the Southernmost State, captured a slice of life along Florida’s roadways just before America’s entry into the Second World War would forever transform the peninsula. More than 70 years later, Salustri traveled nearly 5,000 miles throughout Florida in a camper van to witness how the landscape had changed since the original journey.

The lecture was presented on March 15, 2015 in the Pinellas Room at Heritage Village. Heritage Village is located at 11909 125th St. N. in Largo. This living history museum brings more than 150 years of local history to life. Tour 29 authentic buildings and structures and experience historical Pinellas County through hands-on exploration. Heritage Village has Wi-Fi availability. It is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. It is closed all Pinellas County holidays. For more information call (727) 582-2123.

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