Singer-songwriter Doug Spears will perform Saturday, Nov. 14, at the historic Duval-Metz House in Floral City. The evening concert features his original songs and storytelling. The event brings together two forms of preservation: protecting Florida’s historic places and preserving the stories, culture and traditions that have shaped life in the state for generations.
Spears has spent years writing songs about Florida’s past. His work draws on folk tales, local legends and the everyday experiences of people who settled the state. Many of his songs focus on the people who built communities, worked the land and passed down traditions. He describes his approach as connecting the past to the present, so audiences can hear history in a new way.
Spears has performed across Florida and throughout the Southeast. He is known for blending music with spoken narrative, which gives listeners context for each song. Organizers say the Duval-Metz House, a historic home in Floral City, is an ideal setting for an evening that celebrates the state’s heritage. The home offers a physical link to the same era Spears often writes about.
Residents who want to attend should plan ahead for the Saturday evening performance. Details on ticket prices and reservations were not included in the original report, so interested readers should check with the Duval-Metz House or the event sponsors before the show. Floral City sits in Citrus County, and events like this one help draw visitors to the region’s historic sites.
For more information on the Duval-Metz House and upcoming programs, visit the Citrus County Chronicle. Readers can also learn more about Florida’s historic preservation efforts through the Florida Division of Historical Resources.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Citrus County
