Through historic maps, Rodney Kite-Powell weaves a vivid tale of Florida’s time as a U.S. Territory and how its history foreshadowed that of our nation’s.

Many of the events and themes that appeared on a large scale throughout the United States in the years leading up to the Civil War were also evident in Florida during its time as a US Territory, from 1821 to 1845. Told through the use of historic maps, this presentation showcases how Florida was home to many important events and trends that preceded those in the American West after the Civil War.

Presented by the Marco Island Historical Society in partnership with the Florida Humanities.

About Rodney

Rodney Kite-Powell is the Director of the Touchton Map Library at the Tampa Bay History Center. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida and a Master of Arts from the University of South Florida, both in U.S. history. He wrote and lectured on state and local history and is the author of three books: History of Davis Islands: David P. Davis, and the Story of a Landmark Tampa Neighborhood, The Governors of Florida, and Tampa Bay’s Waterfront: Its History and Development.