Days of Trouble, Days of Hope
Remembering dark times—from slavery to pandemics to nuclear threats—which have threatened, but not extinguished, Florida’s very soul. By Gary Mormino
We hold these truths to be self-evident: How the declaration of independence offers a roadmap to a better union
Decisions and destiny
The Smithsonian Institution’s new Museum on Main Street exhibit is a vibrant, interactive journey through our political DNA.
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
The Smithsonian Institution’s new Museum on Main Street exhibit is a vibrant, interactive journey through our political DNA.
100 years of women’s suffrage: In appreciation of those who paved the way
“These women, and the men who supported them, paved the way not just for our future, but also for the future of our children and the many generations to come. I’m thankful for those women who led the way 100-plus years ago. We honor them by continuing to be leaders in our communities and by fully participating in our democracy.”
The University of Florida and Pandemics
Please read this blog post to stay up to date with our hours and news about future programming due to the recent concerns brought by COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Yellow Fever and Florida’s Founding
Please read this blog post to stay up to date with our hours and news about future programming due to the recent concerns brought by COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Listen to the Joy of Junkanoo
Florida’s Culture of Slavery
Read about Florida’s history as a slave state and its role in the Civil War. Emulating the plantations of the Old South, settlers of North Florida relied heavily on the labor of enslaved African Americans.
Fighting on Two Fronts
In the midst of War World II, black soldiers fought for victory against more than just fascism. They pledged to take on racism on the home front.
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