The Honorable Cándido Creis, Consul General of Spain in Miami for Florida, to present on “The Spanish Presence in Florida from 1512 to 1821” at the San Carlos Institute

On Thursday, April 11, 2019, from 6:00-7:00pm, Key West Art & Historical Society presents the Honorable Cándido Creis, Consul General of Spain in Miami for Florida, who will discuss “The Spanish Presence in Florida from 1512 to 1821” at the San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street, Key West.

Cándido Creis, a career diplomat who has held numerous distinguished positions in the Spanish Foreign Office, will explain the establishment of Spanish La Florida in 1513 after the arrival of Ponce de Leon, the years when Florida was a territory of the Kingdom of Spain, and the impact of that heritage today.

The Honorable Cándido Creis, Consul General of Spain in Miami for Florida to present on “The Spanish Presence in Florida from 1512 to 1821” at the San Carlos Institute:On Thursday, April 11, 2019, from 6:00-7:00pm, Key West Art & Historical Society presents the Honorable Cándido Creis, Consul General of Spain in Miami for Florida, who will discuss “The Spanish Presence in Florida from 1512 to 1821” at the San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street, Key West.Cándido Creis, a career diplomat who has held numerous distinguished positions in the Spanish Foreign Office, will explain the establishment of Spanish La Florida in 1513 after the arrival of Ponce de Leon, the years when Florida was a territory of the Kingdom of Spain, and the impact of that heritage today.Distinguished Speaker Series presentation tickets are $5 for KWAHS members, $10 for non-members, and are available at kwahs.org, click ‘tickets.” Early ticket purchase is recommended. For more information, contact Society Director of Education Kristina Callaway at 305-295-6616 x 115 or at [email protected]. Your Museums. Your Community. It takes an Island.###

Distinguished Speaker Series presentation tickets are $5 for KWAHS members, $10 for non-members, and are available at kwahs.org, click “tickets.” Early ticket purchase is recommended.

For more information, contact Society Director of Education Kristina Callaway at 305-295-6616 x 115 or at [email protected].  Your Museums.  Your Community.  It takes an Island.

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