Smithsonian Institution Comes to LaBelle With Water/Ways Exhibits

Smithsonian Institution Comes to LaBelle With Water/Ways

LABELLE, FL. -- The “Water/Ways” exhibition, coming to LaBelle next March explores the endless motion of the water cycle—from water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, to its impact on culture and spirituality. 

Interactive stations in the exhibition provide visitors with opportunities to explore water from both scientific and cultural perspectives as well as encourage conversations about water’s enduring impact on our daily lives. 

Each exhibition venue will also host a variety of engaging virtual and in-person programs that explore how water has shaped the history and heritage of their own communities.

Jun 26-Aug 21, 2021 - Citrus County Historical Society (Citrus)
Aug 28-Oct 23, 2021 - Apalachicola Arsenal Museum (Gadsden)
Oct 30, 2021-Jan 1, 2022 - MidFlorida Credit Union Event Center (St. Lucie)
Jan 8-Feb 26, 2022 - Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (Palm Beach)
Mar 5-Apr 30, 2022 - Barron Library (Hendry)
May 7-Jul 2, 2022 - Amelia Island Museum of History (Nassau)
Jul 9-Sept 3, 2022 - African American Cultural Society (Flagler)

Water/Ways is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Florida Humanities, and was adapted from an exhibition organization by the American Museum of Natural History, New York.

To celebrate the return of the Smithsonian Water/Ways exhibition, Florida Humanities is hosting a week of programs to celebrate this life-sustaining source. This series of remote programs all taking place from June 21st through the 26th.

Program Schedule:
The Gulf and the Eagle, Jack E. Davis, June 22 @ 6 pm | Register Now
Expanding Waters, Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse, June 23 @ 6 pm | Register Now
Florida's Healing Waters, Rick Kilby, June 24 @ 6 pm | Register Now
State of Water, State of Mind, Cynthia Barnett, June 25 @ 6 pm | Register Now