About this episode

This episode discusses Florida's role in the American Revolution with historian David Head.

A species of moth thought to be extinct was rediscovered by researches in Florida. Florida's role in the American Revolution is little known or discussed. That is our topic for this episode with historian David Head. "Welcome to Florida" patrons receive our weekly "Florida Conservation Newsletter" for only $5 per month.

People in this episode

Host: Chadd Scott

Guest: David Head

Topics covered

• Revolutionary War
• Florida history
• American Revolution
• historical discussion
• moth rediscovery

Keywords

• Florida
• Revolutionary War
• David Head
• American Revolution
• history
• moth rediscovery

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Places: Florida

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