From 6-6:30pm\, Dr. David Head\, h istorian and professor at the University of Central Florida\, will give a talk on Florida during the American Revolution:
\nBrit ain's Loyal Colonies Lost: The American Revolution in Florida
\nAs 13 of Britain&rsquo\;s colonies declared independence in 1776\, the em pire&rsquo\;s Florida colonies\, East Florida and West Florida\, remained loyal to King George. Eyed by American and Spanish forces alike\, the Flor idas were soon engulfed in war. This lecture tells the often-overlooked st ory of Florida in the War of Independence.
\nDavid Head is associate lecturer of history at the University of Central Florida. He has publishe d five books. His most recent is A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemer s\, Intriguers\, and Adventurers Who Created a New American Nation. I n addition to his academic work\, Dr. Head has written for USA Today and t he Orlando Sentinel.
\nThe exhibition\, Ame rican Revolution: The 250th Anniversary Experience\, will be on view at Ma in Library July 1-31\, 2026.
\nFrom daily life in Colonial Virginia to Valley Forge\, from rising tensions in Boston to Washington&rs quo\;s daring Delaware crossing&mdash\;and finally the victory at Yorktown &mdash\;this augmented exhibition plunges visitors into the defining momen ts of America&rsquo\;s birth. \;
\n8 life-size digital recreatio ns immerse you with striking realism in the Revolutionary era. \;
\ nStepping directly into these pivotal scenes\, visitors experience the landscapes\, sounds\, and emotions of the time. Visitors travel across cen turies and geography\, comparing past and present\, and creating a bridge between a founding past and our contemporary world.
\nExperi ences
\nColonial Virginia &ndash\; Williamsburg\, VA\, 1765
Boston\, Revolution Begins &ndash\; Boston\, MA\, 1770-1773
Lex
ington and Concord\, Lexington\, Concord\, MA\, 1775
Declaration of I
ndependence\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 1776
The Battle of Kings Mountain\,
Kings Mountain National Military Park\, SC\, 1780
&ldquo\;Yo Solo&rd
quo\; at Pensacola\, Pensacola\, FL\, 1781
Yorktown\, the Power of Al
liance\, Yorktown\, VA\, 1781
Creation of a Nation\, New York City\,
NY\, 1789
Augmented Exhibition
\nThe best i n physical display and augmented reality combine to create a fully immersi ve historical experience that is engaging and easy-to-use for all ages.
\nEach visitor is issued a HistoPad\, a portable\, touch-screen tablet developed by Histoverythat will serve as a portal to enter history.
\nWith the HistoPadtablet\, visitors explore freely\, meet historical fig ures\, embark on treasure hunts\, and track down war relics and iconic obj ects of the Revolution\, uncovering stories at their own rhythm.
\n< strong>Experts Involved
\nDeveloped with leading historians and in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution\, the proje ct combines rigorous research with cutting-edge technology to spark explor ation\, discovery\, and renewed insight into the past.
\nLearn more about the exhibition here. \;
\nThis program is \; underwritten by the Broward Public Library Foundation\, BBX Capita l Foundation\, and The Windhover Foundation: \;
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