The Haunted History of Florida - With Historian Christopher Daley

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Begin in St. Augustine at the venerable Castillo de San Marcos, where the tragic tale of Dolores and Manuel still whispers through the ancient coquina corridors. Travel southwest to the solemn pine flats of Bushnell, where the spirits of the fallen are said to roam the Dade Battlefield, the opening strike of the Second Seminole War. The lecture then ventures into the heart of Marion County to the Ma Barker House in Ocklawaha, frozen in time since the infamous 1935 FBI shootout, and long rumored to host lingering shadows from its violent past. Next, descend into the glamorous yet ghost-laden halls of the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, where 1920s opulence meets decades of chilling stories, from phantom soldiers to the restless spirit of Fatty Walsh. Finally, visit the Cuban Club in Ybor City, a 1917 mutual aid society where the echoes of a fatal 1934 boardroom shooting still linger, alongside reports of a tragic actor in the theater and the spirit of a young boy who drowned in the basement pool. "Haunted History of Florida" uncovers the eerie echoes of the state’s past, offering audiences a compelling blend of true history and supernatural lore. Christopher Daley holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Bridgewater State University in Political Science and History. He was formerly the President of the Pembroke Historical Society and Chairman of the Pembroke Historical Commission. He was also a docent at the John Alden House Historic Site as well as Coordinator of Educational Outreach. Additionally, in 2023, Chris retired from his position as history teacher in the Silver Lake Regional School System in Kingston, Massachusetts after teaching for 25 years. Chris has written several articles on varied historical topics for local publications and has written his first book entitled "Murder and Mayhem in Boston: Historic Crimes in the Hub.” Chris has also served as historical consultant on the Sacco-Vanzetti Case for the Travel Channel's program "Time Traveling with Brian…

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