- January 26, 2026
Dr. Michael Butler, the Kenan Distinguished Professor of History and Chair of Humanities at Flagler College in St. Augustine, will speak at the American Association of University Women Flagler County meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Cypress Knoll Golf Club in celebration of Black History Month.
The meeting is open to the public. Dr. Butler’s talk, “A Lesson From Reconstruction: The Political Consequences of Rewriting History,” will focus on the end of the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. Dr. Butler will outline the “Lost Cause” mythology and explain why such lies still matter to anti-democratic forces in 2026.
Please email [email protected] to register. Seating for non-members is limited to 35 participants. A $5 facilities venue usage fee is required to attend the presentation.
Lunch is available at a cost of $20. Those who wish to remain for the luncheon must also make a reservation at [email protected]. The menu is available on the AAUW Flagler website, flaglercounty-fl.aauw.net. Payment may be made via the Zeffy link on the website or upon arrival by check or cash.
