MEDIA ADVISORY: Secretary Detzner Invites Press to Exhibit Opening at the Museum of Florida History

TALLAHASSEE –

Secretary of State Ken Detzner and the Museum of Florida History invite the press to the opening reception of the special exhibit Preserving Eden: Clyde Butcher’s Florida Photographs.

DATE AND TIME:     Thursday, February 9, 2017, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

LOCATION:              Museum of Florida History, R. A. Gray Building

DESCRIPTION:      

The Museum of Florida History presents the temporary exhibit Preserving Eden: Clyde Butcher’s Florida Photographs. The exhibit features large-format black and white landscape photographs by Clyde Butcher, often considered the Ansel Adams of the Everglades. 

The reception begins with remarks by Secretary of State Ken Detzner and Museum Operations Director Dr. Jeana Brunson. During the reception, Sammy Tedder, a composer and multi-instrumentalist, will perform music to complement the exhibit.

Promotional materials will be available.

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ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF FLORIDA HISTORY:

The Museum of Florida History is part of the Florida Department of State's Office of External Affairs and is located in the R. A. Gray Building at 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday and holidays, noon to 4:30 p.m.  Free parking is available in the garage next to the R. A. Gray Building.