Events

PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Due to the C0VID 19 pandemic, 2020 programs or events have been cancelled until further notice. Stay Safe!

2020

January 20, The Mysterious Origins of Florida. On the surface, Florida seems mostly flat and simple. This States deep geology tells an entirely different story. Forced into being by the collision between the North American, Eurasian, South American, and African Plates, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico were at the epicenter of Pangaea’s break up. Join Hermann Trappman for a visual journey through time describing this origin of this incredible landscape. 45 min. with 15 min. Q&A.Travel expenses may apply for distances over 50 miles.

January 15-25, Alafia River Rendezvous, Homeland, FL. Colonial to 1840 period living history event and black powder shoot. Elizabeth will demonstrate how to prepare cotton from the boll and spinning it into yarn.

2018-2019 Seems we skipped announcing our programs for these years.

2017  

May 3, 2017 2:00 PM.  FFF partners with the Gulfport Senior Center to bring you a performance by Elizabeth Neily as Gator Hunting Gal. Connecticut tourist, Miriam Payne Quay,  winters in St. Petersburg with her family and goes on an adventure of a lifetime with her cracker guide, Clarence. This program is free and open to senior center members. Located at 5501 27th Avenue S., Gulfport, FL 33707. 

March 23, 2017 Noon-1 PM – FFF partners with the Friends of the Gulfport Public Library to bring you LUNCH AND LEARN. “CUBA IN TAMPA: More than 100 years. Tampa-area community historian Maura Barrios will share the origin and history of Cuban cigar makers who settled in Ybor City and surrounding areas in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Her lecture will have a special focus on the historical context and transformation of Cuban communities across generations in Florida. Early settlers in the Ybor City area and their connections to Cuba and the cigar industry. cultural and economic heritage.

February 9, 2017 Noon-1 PM St. at Petersburg Yacht Club, Private Function, Elizabeth Neily will perform as MARIA VELASQUEZ: Spanish Conquistadora, who sailed on the Panfilo de Narváez Expedition to Florida in 1527-1528.Gulfport 14,000 years ago presented by Hermann Trappman. FFF partners with the Friends of the Gulfport Public Library to bring you LUNCH AND LEARN.

January 12, 2017 – Noon-1 PM, FFF partners with the Gulfport Public Library to bring you LUNCH AND LEARN. Elizabeth Neily will perform as MARIA VELASQUEZ: Spanish Conquistadora, who sailed on the Panfilo de Narváez Expedition to Florida in 1527-1528. Bring your lunch and listen to the fascinating story of women’s roles in 16th century voyages of discovery. Free.

2016

December 2  6-9 pm. Gulfport First Friday Artwalk

First Florida Frontiers will set up its museum-without-wallls at Artwalk featuring the artwork of Hermann Trappman, reproduction Florida Indian artifacts and living history interpreters. 6-9 pm.

September 14  6:30-8 pm FFF Monthly Meeting at Google Hangout – Join Here. 

Located  at FAB Fiber, 5708 Gulfport Blvd. Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. Will discuss FFFs upcoming events and living history opportunities.

October 1, 10 AM-5 PM Florida Cattlemen Association Ranch Rodeo and CowboyHeritage Festival, Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, FL

Living History Time Line – FFF presents 16th Century Cattle Camp. See more here.

October 7  6-9 pm. Gulfport First Friday Artwalk

First Florida Frontiers will set up its museum-without-wallls at Artwalk featuring the artwork of Hermann Trappman, reproduction Florida Indian artifacts and living history interpreters. 6-9 pm.