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Matthew Lewey, Intergenerational Celebration

  • When: Sunday, February 23, 2025,  3:00 pm -  5:00 pm
  • Location: Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free

Join us for an afternoon of lemonade and conversation hearing about the life story of African American pioneer Matthew Lewey, the postmaster for Newnansville, educator at Union Academy, Civil War veteran and state Legislator. In partnership with the Cultural Arts Coalition, the Alachua County Remembrance Project, the University of Florida School of Journalism, UF Smathers Library and the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department.

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