The Highwaymen and the Florida Landscape

This lecture and dialogue follows Walter Anderson by bicycle across Florida, focusing on the mid-century social and creative landscape that included the pioneering work of The Highwaymen. This group of African-American artists helped create what has been called “The Last Great American Art Movement of the 20th century.”

Guest scholar J. Marshall Adams, Executive Director of the A.E. Backus Museum in Fort Pierce Florida, traces the beginnings of this important chapter in Southern art history to the inclusive Backus Studio. Accompanying Adams to continue the compelling story is Doretha Hair Truesdell, culture-bearer and widow of Alfred Hair, the driving force behind The Highwaymen. Truesdell is currently involved in the development of a museum devoted to The Highwaymen and their significance. Joining our two speakers is Head Brewer, Katie Turner, from Chandeleur Brewing Company. Turner will be providing samples of the beer, "Perpetual Motion," and talking with guests about the inspiration…