The Barefoot Mailman and Post Office Murals w/ Dr. Keri Watson
Monday, July 13, 2026, 1800 - 1900
The Barefoot Mailman and Post Office Murals
Join us in person for a fun dive into Florida history! Discover the tales of the Barefoot Mailman and marvel at the beautiful Post Office Murals that capture the spirit of the past. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike. Don’t miss this cool event where stories and art come alive!
Post office murals are visible and enduring symbols of New Deal ideology that provide lasting evidence of governmental art patronage during the Great Depression. Not just for picking up mail or sending packages, during the 1930s post offices offered a place to meet neighbors and catch up on news. In Florida, 16 new post offices were built between 1937 and 1943, and each was decorated with murals or relief sculptures paid for by the Treasury Department’s Section of Painting and Sculpture. This presentation discusses the West Palm Beach post office’s exciting mural series featuring Florida’s “Barefoot Mail Carrier,” its subject, and how it fits into the Great Depression’s larger mural project.
Category: Community | Libraries
Join us in person for a fun dive into Florida history! Discover the tales of the Barefoot Mailman and marvel at the beautiful Post Office Murals that capture the spirit of the past. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike. Don’t miss this cool event where stories and art come alive!
Post office murals are visible and enduring symbols of New Deal ideology that provide lasting evidence of governmental art patronage during the Great Depression. Not just for picking up mail or sending packages, during the 1930s post offices offered a place to meet neighbors and catch up on news. In Florida, 16 new post offices were built between 1937 and 1943, and each was decorated with murals or relief sculptures paid for by the Treasury Department’s Section of Painting and Sculpture. This presentation discusses the West Palm Beach post office’s exciting mural series featuring Florida’s “Barefoot Mail Carrier,” its subject, and how it fits into the Great Depression’s larger mural project.
Category: Community | Libraries
Starting Price Per Person
Free
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Lake Wales Public Library
290 Cypress Garden Lane
Lake Wales Florida 33853
United States
( Library - Book Shop )
290 Cypress Garden Lane
Lake Wales Florida 33853
United States
( Library - Book Shop )
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