Thavolia Glymph, PhD, The World(s) of Emancipation in the American South
2013 UGRR Conference, Keynote Address. Dr. Thavolia Glymph discusses numerous historical narratives related to the slave insurgencies in the US and the perils therein.
Ecology and History
March 14, 2013
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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.
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