We take a detour from our usual podcasts to capture some Polk County history. 

LB Brown went from slave to prominent businessman. The home he built in Bartow, Florida, stands today as a memorial to the human spirit, thanks to the contributions of Clifton Lewis.

Just minutes away in Winter Haven is the historic town of Pughsville. Russell Burney strives to keep the memory of his hometown alive for future generations. We talk Pughsville, Winter Haven, Cypress Gardens and the Boston Red Sox.