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The Seminole Tribe of Florida: Culture
Use this site to explore the culture of the Seminole Indians of Florida. There are links to find out about their art, basketry, clans, and much more.
Other
Augustine.com: History of St. Augustine
A detailed text of the history of St. Augustine, Florida. The menu bar to the left acts as an interactive graphic timeline allowing each main event to be viewed. An excellent source for detailed research.
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.
State Library-Florida
Florida Memory: Images of Florida's Black History
Captioned images that document the history of African Americans in Florida.
Other
Historical Museum of Southern Florida: Spanish Colonization of Florida
Brief description of the exploration and colonization of Florida by Spain as well as the eventual loss of Florida due to a transfer from Spain to the U.S. in exchange for debt payment. Hyperlinks lead to additional but brief information...
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Historical Museum of Southern Florida : The Spanish Colonization of Florida
Follow the early colonization of Florida. From explorers to settlers to trades between England and Spain, and finally to the emergence of the American territory of Florida.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Florida's Shipwrecks: 300 Years of Maritime History
Explore the maritime history of Florida through its shipwrecks. Site includes list of shipwreck sites, maps of shipwrecks, and extensive history.
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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.
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Museum of Florida History: Florida Remembers Wwii
Details the many roles Florida and Floridians played in World War II, how the development of Florida was helped by WWII, and the state's prisoner of war camps.
Other
Downtown Vision, Inc.: History of Downtown Jacksonville
A short history of Jacksonville, Florida from the time when it was populated solely by Native Americans, up until the present day.
Library of Congress
Loc: Florida Folklife
Library of Congress provides materials from the WPA Collections, 1937-1942. Selections include narratives and songs from ethnic and cultural groups, including African Americans, Bahamian Americans, Cuban Americans, American Indians, and...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: History of the Endangered Species Act
The Florida Museum of Natural History offers a review of the rationale for and basic components of the law. There are sections about how one can become involved with the protection and restoration of endangered species.
Other
History Miami: History Mysteries: Student Activity Booklet [Pdf]
A 20-page museum activity book on the history of South Florida. Many of the learning activities can be done on their own, as student reading materials are included in the booklet. Topics covered include the first native peoples, the days...
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Musical Brocade: Ann Yao and Zheng Music
An article on the history of the "Zheng," an ancient Chinese stringed musical instrument and how it is still used today in music performances.
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: The Seminole Wars
The Seminoles were a people native to the Florida area. With the arrival of the Europeans, conflict arose between the Seminoles and the Europeans. Three different wars were fought. Find out the causes and the effects of these battles to...
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: 16th Century Settlements in Florida
Follow the arrival of Europeans to Florida in the1500's and how the existing tribes of Native Americans were negatively affected.
State of Florida
Florida Department of State: Florida Facts: Kids
Do you need to learn about Florida? Check out this resource for kids providing state symbols, state history, Seminole history, the capitol, Florida governors, and other important facts.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: First Colony: Our Spanish Origins
This resource is a lesson plan from the University of Florida Natural History Museum. It is a lesson on the impact that the immigrants of Jamestown, VA had on American culture and the melting pot they created in the early colonial days.
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.
A&E Television
History.com: Why Isn't Puerto Rico a State?
Located about a thousand miles southeast of Florida, Puerto Rico is a Caribbean archipelago with a complex colonial history and political status. As a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico's 3.2 million residents are U.S. citizens....
University of Pittsburgh
The Old Folks at Home
This website provides in-depth information on "The Old Folks at Home," a song written by Stephen Foster and performed by Christy's Minstrels. Includes information on the meaning and significance of "Old Folks at Home" and a history of...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Climbing Around the Hominin Family Tree
Identify basic trends in the evolutionary history of humans, including walking upright, brain size, jaw size, and tool use.
Other
St. Petersburg Museum of History: About
This resource provides information about the St. Petersburg Museum of History.