Immerse yourself in the Sunshine State's rich history by attending authentic living history events and historical war reenactments in Florida.

The Florida history timeline starts when the Spanish decide to explore and settle what they called La Florida in 1513 and continues through 2022.

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A glimpse of old Florida through images

Persistent URL: floridamemory.com/items/show/66279 Local call number: c005166 Title: Family looking at map near Florida welcome sign Date: 1947 Physical descrip: 1 photoprint - b&w - 5 x 4 in. Series Title: Department of Commerce Collection Repository: State Library and Archives of Florida 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL, 32399-0250 USA, Contact: 850.245.6700, Archives@dos.myflorida.com

Find the best of Florida's historical sites, landmarks, points of interest, monuments and more. Florida has a rich history and many great places to explore.

www.floridamemory.com/items/show/318835 Guide to Pensacola, Florida: The Annapolis of the Air - booklet, ca. 1944 Source: State Library of Florida, Florida Collection, 917.5999 G946 Description: Booklet developed by the Pensacola Municipal Advertising Board to promote Pensacola to visitors and potential residents. The booklet contains information on Pensacola's history, local attractions, public utilities, recreational opportunities, military establishments, major industries, city…

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From 1656 to 1704, Florida's San Luis was home to the main Apalachee village as well as serving as a capital for Spain. Learn about this fascinating place in Florida history.

Learn about Florida history from early Native Americans, the Spanish, growth after the Civil war, 1920s real estate boom, WW II and the growth it spurred.