History buffs, this is the place for you! Find all things Florida history here, from prehistoric times to the 20th century. We explore Indian mounds, historic rivers, the oldest towns in Florida, and so much more. Florida is filled with a number of “firsts” and big names who made important discoveries or inventions here.
Kingsley Plantation on Florida’s northeast Atlantic coast lays claim to being one of Florida’s oldest surviving plantations. Not to be confused with Kingsley House in New Orleans, Kingsley Plantation encompasses 60 acres with a hiking trail, Kingsley Mansion, a separate 1920s two-story building, the barn, garden, and slave quarters. The former plantation, now managed by…
Amelia Island is a barrier island near Jacksonville and has a long and colorful history. From the Timucua Indians to the Spanish to pirates, the history of Amelia Island exemplifies the diverse cast of characters which have shaped the history of not only this island but the entire state of Florida. Amelia Island history begins…
The oldest towns in Florida may surprise you with their age and history. Florida is home to the oldest continuously-inhabited European settlement in the United States. Towns filled with history stretch across the state, from the very southern end to the western most points of the Panhandle. Historic towns in Florida include many with ties…
In the 1800s, Pinellas County did not exist. Rather, the peninsula of land that sat between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay was part of Tampa’s Hillsborough County and as sparsely populated as the rest of the state. The most densely populated county in Florida today, Pinellas County’s history lives on at Heritage Village…
The history of Tarpon Springs, Florida stretches back only about 150 years. Despite the town’s relatively short life span, it’s history is rich in culture and wealth. Prior to white settlers discovering the region, the Native tribes of Florida also held a rich history in the Tarpon Springs area. Over the past 5,000 years, the…