Florida Tourism History and Author Talk with David J. Nelson
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park · 18700 South CR 325, Hawthorne
Learn how the Civilian Conservation Corps helped shape Florida’s tourism industry and state parks during a special presentation by professor and author Dr. David J. Nelson. Nelson will discuss his award-winning book, “How the New Deal Built Florida Tourism: The Civilian Conservation Corps and State Parks,” highlighting the role of New Deal programs in developing Florida’s recreational landscapes and public spaces. Books will be available for purchase following the presentation, and light refreshments will be served. Park admission is $3 per vehicle for up to eight people.