Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! An Illustrated History of the Postcard in Florida » ElderCare of Alachua County

Flyer titled “Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! An Illustrated History of the Postcard in Florida.” The design features a vintage-style illustration of a smiling woman holding large citrus fruits and greenery. Text invites guests to explore Florida’s transformation from backwoods swampland in the 1900s to a vacation paradise in the 1950s through vintage postcards. The presentation is led by author and editor Liz Coursen. A black circular badge highlights the event date and time: June 11th, 2:30–4:00 PM. Along the bottom are colorful vintage postcard images of Florida landmarks, palm-lined streets, and historic scenes.

Take a nostalgic journey through Florida’s past with “Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! An Illustrated History of the Postcard in Florida.” Presented by author and editor Liz Coursen, this engaging seminar explores how vintage postcards captured Florida’s transformation from remote swampland to a booming vacation destination. Through beautiful museum-quality postcard images, attendees will discover the history, culture, and charm of the Sunshine State from the early 1900s through the 1950s. Join us for an entertaining and visually rich look at Florida history through the art of the postcard.

Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 2:30-4:00PM
Location: Senior Recreation Center | 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653