Florida History
Florida is rich in history from its first visitor Ponce de Leon to its involvement in the race for space. Find links and resources that cover Florida's history from the beginning to the present.
Florida's First Visitor
Like Ponce de Leon, you can explore the old and discover new adventures on your next Florida visit.
Like Ponce de Leon, you can explore the old and discover new adventures on your next Florida visit.
Florida's Ancient City: St. Augustine
Old World charm, historical monuments, unique attractions, world-class shopping, and beaches just minutes away make St. Augustine an ideal vacation destination for families.
Old World charm, historical monuments, unique attractions, world-class shopping, and beaches just minutes away make St. Augustine an ideal vacation destination for families.
Florida House Inn - Amelia Island
The Florida House Inn, located in Downtown Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the oldest continuously run hotel in Florida.
The Florida House Inn, located in Downtown Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the oldest continuously run hotel in Florida.
Fort Clinch
Enjoy a walking tour of historic Fort Clinch, located within Fort Clinch State Park. You will be greeted and admonished by a Union soldier who will educate you on what it was like to be a Union soldier. He offers a very unique and entertaining glimpse into the past.
Enjoy a walking tour of historic Fort Clinch, located within Fort Clinch State Park. You will be greeted and admonished by a Union soldier who will educate you on what it was like to be a Union soldier. He offers a very unique and entertaining glimpse into the past.
The Little White House
Harry S. Truman spent so much of his presidency in this house located in Key West that it was nicknamed The Little White House.
Harry S. Truman spent so much of his presidency in this house located in Key West that it was nicknamed The Little White House.
Florida Political Connections
Long before the election debacle of 2000, Florida has had political connections to Washington. Here’s a review of who’s old, who’s new, who’s in and who’s out... plus some facts and little known stories and tales.
Long before the election debacle of 2000, Florida has had political connections to Washington. Here’s a review of who’s old, who’s new, who’s in and who’s out... plus some facts and little known stories and tales.
Florida History Timeline
The Florida Heritage Collection's timeline of Florida history with links a brief explanation of each historic period.
The Florida Heritage Collection's timeline of Florida history with links a brief explanation of each historic period.
Museum of Florida History
The Museum of Florida History located in Tallahassee collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in Florida, and promotes knowledge and appreciation of this heritage.
The Museum of Florida History located in Tallahassee collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in Florida, and promotes knowledge and appreciation of this heritage.