Journeys to Florida
Travelers braved swamps, mosquitoes, and packs of wolves to get to Florida over the years. Read how (and why) they came. Also: Florida’s new Puerto Rican migration, the legacy of icon Stetson Kennedy, and much more. Here's a sneak peek.
Read about Stetson Kennedy’s books in our Book Nook.
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Florida Destinations & Museums
Florida Stories
A blues singer
who dazzled
She had diamonds in her teeth and the blues in her heart—and she wowed audiences with both. Diamond Teeth Mary became a Florida musical great. Full story.
Spain’s territory once bigger than Europe
Historian Michael Gannon describes the Spanish Borderlands that stretched along the southern part of our continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with Florida as its first occupant.
Also, visit our archive of Florida History Moments.
And the Winner Is...
 Artist Christopher Still’s design won a public vote to become the official poster for next year’s statewide commemoration of Florida’s 500th anniversary. More than 3,000 votes were cast for the five finalists in our online voting. Read more.
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Learn How Florida Grew
 Why did so many people migrate to Florida over the years? Hear all about it June 19 from historian Gary Mormino at the Photo Archives and History Center in Plant City. Mormino, author of Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams, will discuss Florida’s social history. He’ll be joined by local residents describing their families’ journeys to Florida. More details about this and other events here.
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Riding to History
About 30 Pinellas County history teachers will ride a bus through parts of the South this summer during our weeklong program on Freedom Riders, led by Professor Ray Arsenault. The teachers will visit sites in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Go here to learn more about the historic Freedom Rides.
Grant Deadlines
Museum on Main Street, April 25
Mini Grants, July 1, Sept 1
Partnership Grants, July 13