FORT PIERCE — An event honoring Women’s History Month and celebrating the “feisty, fabulous females” who shaped local Florida history was held last Saturday, March 21st, at the St. Lucie School.
The gathering, presented by Florida Humanities in partnership with the non-profit Florida Remembered Society, brought together community members, historians, and storytellers for a lively afternoon that highlighted both the remarkable women who influenced the region and the rich culinary traditions that have nourished Florida from its earliest days.
In addition to spotlighting women’s contributions, the event also served as a celebration of local food history. The “Red, White & FOOD” exhibits showcased the wide variety of foods grown and produced throughout Florida, emphasizing how deeply food is woven into the state’s cultural identity. From indigenous foodways and pioneer staples to modern agricultural products, the displays illustrated how food shapes lifestyles, livelihoods, and heritage across generations…