The Barefoot Mailman and Post Office Murals w/ Dr. Keri Watson
July 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Barefoot Mailman and Post Office Murals
Join us in person for a fun dive into Florida history! Discover the tales of the Barefoot Mailman and marvel at the beautiful Post Office Murals that capture the spirit of the past. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike. Dont miss this cool event where stories and art come alive!
Post office murals are visible and enduring symbols of New Deal ideology that provide lasting evidence of governmental art patronage during the Great Depression. Not just for picking up mail or sending packages, during the 1930s post offices offered a place to meet neighbors and catch up on news. In Florida, 16 new post offices were built between 1937 and 1943, and each was decorated with murals or relief sculptures paid for by the Treasury Departments Section of Painting and Sculpture. This presentation discusses the West Palm Beach post offices exciting mural series featuring Floridas Barefoot Mail Carrier, its subject, and how it fits into the Great Depressions larger mural project.Date and Time: Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00 – Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:00
Venue details: Lake Wales Public Library, 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales, Florida, 33853, United States
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