CF Patriot Project Offers New Look at Colonial America

College of Central Florida invites the community to join our students for an innovative educational series focused on the American colonial period. Through the “Patriot Project: Bringing History to Life,” CF instructors and guest speakers will take a deep dive into the history of the 17th and 18th centuries.

“The Patriot Project is particularly timely and relevant given the new state civics initiative,” said Dr. Sarah Satterfield, the CF professor of music who received a CF Foundation New Initiative Grant to develop the series. “The state now requires all incoming students to learn about American government including the colonial period. We invite the community to join us to learn more about colonial-era religion, literature, music, art, theatre, math and science.”

The series will kick off with “Art During the Colonial Period” on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tyrus Clutter, CF professor of art, will discuss significant painters of the period as well as the folk art movement, including crafts like needlepoint.

On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Dr. Sarah Satterfield, CF senior professor of music and humanities, will present “Music in the Colonial Period.” She will discuss indigenous music, music of African slaves, religious music, folk music, concert music and the musical scene in Florida.

The Patriot Project lectures are free and open to the public. Light refreshments and event giveaways will be provided. Lectures will be held on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the CF Webber Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, unless otherwise indicated.

Series Schedule:
Aug. 31 – “Art in the Colonial Period” presented by Tyrus Clutter
Sept. 7 – “Music in the Colonial Period” presented by Dr. Sarah Satterfield
Oct. 5 – “Latin American History for Dummies” film screening facilitated by Wendy Adams, Building 8, Room 110
Nov. 2 – “Literature in the Colonial Period” presented by Sandra Cooper
Jan. 11, 2023 – “Theatre in the Colonial Period” presented by Nonalee Davis
Feb. 6, 2023 – “Math in the Colonial Period” presented by Mark Taylor
March 1, 2023 – “History of the Colonial Period” presented by Jay Thompson
April 5, 2023 – “Religion in the Colonial Period” presented by Dr. Ron Cooper

For more details, visit CF.edu/PatriotProject.