Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

David Schmidt presents "The Legacy of Franklin Roosevelt's WPA in Florida"

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was on one of FDR’s most wide-ranging, yet controversial programs. Floridians enjoy the buildings and constructions created by the WPA. This program views the WPA and focuses on the still existing projects. *Please note this program will be held at the Historic Hernando School at 2415 N. Florida Avenue, Hernando, Florida. This building is a WPA project designed by notable architect Henry L. Taylor and built in 1941-42, currently undergoing restoration.

This program is free and open to the public. Please call 352-341-6428 to reserve a free space. This program is funded in part by the Citrus County Historical Society, Inc. and the Florida Humanities Council.