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Why did Spanish ships refuse to land on this tropical paradise for almost 200 years? How did a resident of Key West become Florida's first millionaire? Even if you have visited Key West, this presentation offers many surprises and amusing anecdotes.

Sports historian Len Ferman is The Sports Time Traveler. He travels back in time virtually, via newspaper archives, to uncover and bring back to life heart-warming stories about great athletes from 50 - 100 years ago. In this program, Len will share 3 of the most exciting stories he has researched (from out of over 300 he has written). 

 

Take a journey through history and hear stories about charlatans, murderers and heroes involved in the evolution of medicine from ancient healers to modern medicine.

The history, traditions, music and mayhem of Mardi Gras from Ancient Rome's naughty carnivals to present day Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). Discover the evolution of Mardi Gras from hedonistic feast to religious ritual to the wild celebrations in New Orleans.

Come hear about famous crimes and evidence that led to the evolution of criminal forensic sciences such as the 1st mug shots, fingerprints, toxicology, trace evidence and 1st conviction using DNA.

 

As television became the entertainment focus of the 50's and 60's, we can remember Saturday mornings sitting "far too close" to a large living room TV. As we sat eating breakfast cereal, we became absorbed in TV adventures like westerns, cartoons, and of course, advertisements directed at the "younger" generation. Join Rich Cupertino and Jim Shook as we look back at those programs and discuss how they became part of what we’ve become.

See clips from films made in Florida - and films made about Florida. From Sunshine State to Where the Boys Are to Gone Fishin', you'll get an overview of what Florida-made and Floridacentric films say about our state. Expect lots of movie clips, discussion and a question and answer period.

Learn about the newest forensic tools, a career in forensic science, body farms, and cleaning up the crime scene.

Discover all things Titanic on the Ship of Dreams two-hour thematic guided tour at the Titanic Artifact Exhibit. From construction of Titanic to her many luxuries in accommodations and technological advances of that time. Hear incredible stories of passengers and crew on board the grandest ship in the world. An artifact specialist will lead the group through the exhibition providing a personalized experience. Cost includes: exhibit admission, guided tour, bus transportation, and a bottle of water.

Tentative Itinerary:
-Bus arrive to MTP by no later than 9:10am (bring bus snacks as lunch is later)
-Bus to leave MTP for Titanic no later than 9:30am
-Bus to arrive at Titanic no later than 11:15am for two-hour tour starting at 11:45am
-Lunch on-own at either restaurant next door to the exhibit at 1:45pm
-Bus to leave the Titanic Experience no later than 3:30pm 
-Bus to arrive at MTP no later than 5:15pm

Peek into the lives of several exceptional women who became famous because of an overwhelming passion for whom or what they loved. The names Annie Oakley, Madam Curie may be familiar, but come and discover how their 'love story' changed history.