Join us in charming Apalachicola: Explore this maritime town Nov. 13-15
We're Gathering for a behind-the-scenes look at this historic community on Florida's Forgotten Coast, with its stunning Victorian architecture, working waterfront, and artists' enclave. We'll also visit the nearby 19th-century Fort Gadsden site.
Learn more and sign up.
Learn about Florida's prehistoric people
Noted archaeologists will discuss the people who lived 14,000 years ago in the Big Bend area at the First Floridians First Americans Conference in Monticello. This free event, Oct. 1-3 in the Opera House, is one of many projects around the state supported through our grants.
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Hear stories of cowmen, Cracker culture,
and 500 years of ranching tradition
Folklorist Bob Stone's multimedia presentation explores Florida's ranching history, tales about roping and rodeos, cow dogs and whips, swamp cabbage, poetry, and more: Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., Plant City High School Auditorium. Get information about this and other free events around the state:
Events Calendar.
Tour old St. Augustine
Download our new "Florida Stories" mobile app for an audio walking-tour through St. Augustine's historic streets.
Click here.
News for Educators:
Bring poetry into your classroom Apply now to bring Poetry Out Loud to your high school. Learn more.
Get our history timeline poster Show students how early Florida history lined up with world events. Order free poster.
Learn about Florida in Spain If you're interested in a 2016 workshop tracing Florida's cultural roots in Spain, let us know.
