Overview
Join Dianne Jacoby for a free program from 6–7:30 p.m. as she brings Martha Jane Pacetti to life. Hear the captivating tales of a young girl born in Spruce Creek, married at 14, who braved the challenges of primitive Florida in the 1800s. Martha Jane endured the Indian Wars and the Civil War, while encountering a diverse cast of Florida pioneers—from hardworking settlers to northern millionaires seeking a tropical haven. Together with her husband, she built a thriving fishing guide business, serving wealthy guests from Flagler’s hotels, and later sold their land for the construction of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. 6670 US 1 S., St. Augustine. www.sjcpls.org/event/dianne-jacoby-martha-janes-cracker-florida