photo by Ivy Bigbee

Stetson Kennedy

Folklorist, Author
1916 - Present

Inducted in 2005

With a life of literary works including his classic book on Florida folklore, "Palmetto Country," Kennedy is best known for his exposure of the Ku Klux Klan in "The Klan Unmasked" and other works that aided in the fight against discrimination in the South. Kennedy's illustrious career represents a deep commitment to both the heritage and the future of Florida.

The Stetson Kennedy Foundation, chartered by the State of Florida and headquartered in Beluthahatchee, is dedicated to carrying on his legacy of struggle on behalf of "Fellow Man and Mother Earth." A native of Jacksonville, the 88-year-old Kennedy currently resides in in St. Johns County, where he is working on his autobiography.

Related Links

• Official website - http://www.stetsonkennedy.com/