This lecture uncovers the fascinating myth of the Fountain of Youth, revealing how a 17th-century historian helped cement a legend that history itself does not support. From ancient Greek and Roman myths to Native American folklore and Florida archaeology, it traces how stories of healing waters flowed across cultures and time. The talk then connects these enduring legends to Florida’s image as a land of renewal, drawing everyone from early explorers to today’s retirees and newcomers. Join Collier County Museums Education Assistant Victor Santana for a lively exploration of why the promise of youth, reinvention, and possibility still springs eternal in the Florida imagination.

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