It's a living history museum in every sense of the word, where you can try your hand at planting vegetables, hoeing weeds, pumping water, gathering eggs, shelling corn, churning butter or riding a horse. His brothers and sisters have scattered, but this no-longer-little piggy recognized a good…
Read MoreBy Denise Maloof An expedition into Florida’s northeastern woods reveals a Clay County gem. Looming from forest and S.R.16 asphalt, the Camp Blanding Museum nestles outside the main gate of Camp Blanding, a historic North Florida National Guard installation that remains active and alive, filled…
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By Gary McKechnie If you like off-the-beaten-path Florida and finding those places that are still untouched, undeveloped, and largely unnoticed, a painting by A.E. Backus will strike a chord. You may already be familiar with the works of The Highwaymen and their scenes of Florida landscapes and…
Read MoreFlorida invites you to explore the captivating tapestry of African American history, woven throughout the state. Here, you’ll discover larger-than-life figures like Pensacola's “Chappie” James, who broke barriers as the first Black four-star general in American military history; poignant tragedies…
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By Patty Ryan Vickie Oldham grew up in Florida, and even as a girl, felt drawn to its history. She was an adult working on a documentary about her native Sarasota when she read that escaped slaves had once lived nearby. Soon, history kept her awake at night. She wondered: Had her ancestors been…
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From Bahama Village to historic churches, Monroe County has many stops well worth exploring. Florida Keys history is rich and diverse. African American landmarks and legacies exist in various locations throughout the state. The following historical sites can be found in Monroe County. While some…
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By Lauren Tjaden African-American history and culture are an inseparable part of Florida and its story, from the northern reaches of the state to its southernmost point. This history reveals itself in buildings like the Williams House on Amelia Island, a charming bed and breakfast adorned with…
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By Jon Wilson Mention the word "cowboy" and visions of the American West come to mind. But long before Florida cowboys were pushing cattle along the Chisholm Trail, rough-hewn Crackers were carving out cattle country on Florida ranges. It was a tough life when range wars could explode in an…
Read MoreBy Julie Landry Laviolette Pristine white beaches, turquoise waters and protected conservation areas. You can find it all and more in Panama City and Panama City Beach, Fla., homes to environmental treasures that offer a dazzling array of ecotourism sites and eco-friendly experiences…
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By Colette Bancroft It’s a glorious day to be out on the water, a sunny morning with fresh breezes and little jade-green waves rippling across Sarasota Bay. The Sarasota Bay Explorers eco-boat tour at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is more than a sweet ride, though. It’s an up-close way to…
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