State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Florida History: Florida Development
In this resource, the growth and development of Florida from the late 1800's until the Great Depression is the focus. Large scale agriculture, tourism, railway construction, and real estate were all highly successful during that time.
University of Florida
Florida Museum: 400 Years of Florida Shipwrecks
Exhibition from Florida Museum demonstrates that the waters surrounding Florida are treacherous indeed! The site identifies famous shipwrecks from as far back as 1559. Artifacts and pictures abound.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Florida
Presents excellent information regarding Florida's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Library of Congress
Loc: Migration During the Great Depression: Living History
Most people in Central Florida came from somewhere else. Students first analyze life histories from American Life Histories: Manuscripts from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1940 to learn oral history techniques. They then interview...
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Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: French and Timucua Indians in Florida [Pdf]
Understand the impact French exploration and the Timucua Indians had on the history of Florida. This slideshow contains pictures and maps that help students visualize the importance of these groups on the culture of Florida.
University of South Florida
Exploring Florida: Jean Ribault Claims Florida for France
Find out about the early French settlements in Florida and South Carolina and the Spanish treatment of the settlers there. The site map will take you to many other articles about Florida history.
Other
City of Tampa: Tampa History
A short history of Tampa, Florida from the time of Spanish explorers. A city-commissioned painting by artist Lynn Ash that tells the story of Tampa is presented.
Other
Spaceline: History of Cape Canaveral (b.c. 1948)
This site is a history of the Cape Canaveral area in Florida. An extensive look at the peoples who settled in the area and its history through 1947.
Other
Florida Department of State: Florida Historical Marker Interactive Map
Select Florida counties on the map to discover significant historical places withint the county.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Florida
Explore the diversity of the people of Florida. "Blast off" with space facts. Do you know where the first watermelon came from?
Other
Florida.com: Division of Historical Resources: Archaeology: Galleon Trail
In 1733 a fleet of many ships set sail from Havana for Spain. After a bout of wind changes and bad weather most of the ships were swamped or sunk covering a span of approximately 80 miles in the Florida Keys. The shipwrecks created many...
Other
St. Petersburg Museum of History: About
This resource provides information about the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
Other
Museum of Florida History: Florida in the Popular Imagination
This rich visual exhibit celebrates Florida's diverse cultural and social history by showcasing artifacts from Florida's history collection. A history of the growth of the state's tourist industry is noteworthy.
Other
Museum of Florida History: Florida in the Popular Imagination
This rich visual exhibit celebrates Florida's diverse cultural and social history by showcasing artifacts from Florida's history collection. A history of the growth of the state's tourist industry is noteworthy.
State Library-Florida
Florida Memory: Significant Documents
A great resource that features a noteworthy collection of images relating to important events in Florida history.
Other
City of Miami Beach: History of Miami Beach and South Florida
A brief history of Miami Beach on the city's official website. A link at the end of the text, Historical Photographs, takes you to a collection of one hundred sixty-nine photos, going back to the late 1880s, that can be viewed as a...
University of Florida
South Florida Aquatic Environments: Florida Keys: About the Keys
The Florida Museum of Natural History offers an excellent review of the reefs, mangrove and seagrass habitats of the Florida Keys. Spend some time learning about this unique location.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: About the Florida Everglades
Everything you always wanted to know about the Everglades! The Florida Museum of Natural History offers great photos and good information on the many habitat types to be found there.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: St. Augustine on Line Exhibition
A fine exhibit presenting the history of St. Augustine from its founding by the Spanish to an interactive timeline of events and people dating from earliest times to the present. Highly informative!
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Great Hammerhead
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the great hammerhead. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance and danger to...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Longsnout Seahorse
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the longsnout seahorse, an important species in the aquarium trade. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, features,...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Blue Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the blue shark, named for its distinctive blue color. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction,...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Tiger Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the tiger shark, named for its distinctive color pattern. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits,...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Bull Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the bull shark that are found in both salt and fresh water. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits,...
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