History in Florida

Tampa’s most famous native royal comes alive in a duo of arresting bronze statues.

A general store and steam engine are standouts at this multi-building historic park.

This small cottage once fell into Tampa Bay but was rescued and restored.

Discover old-fashioned printing through hands-on exhibitions and publishing artifacts.

Explore the history of printing in this unique museum owned by a longtime printer.

The mounds on this coastal archaeological site reveal the history of the land’s first inhabitants.

A small museum celebrating the life of the first Black four-star general in Air Force history.

A pristine beach on the Gulf of Mexico with deep ties to Pensacola’s Black community.

A Grand Dame of the vaudeville circuit restored to its former glory.

Every Sunday for the last 30 years, this Buddhist temple has hosted a market with food and Thai goods.

This historic silent film-era theater is now a community playhouse with a chilling visitor.

Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.

Step back in time at this immersive historical village.

This historic hotel has hosted the likes of Babe Ruth, Jimmy Carter, and the Vanderbilts.

Hands-on activities, childbirth artifacts, and a library are all part of this tiny, one-room museum that examines motherhood and women’s roles throughout history.

This replica of a 16th-century French settlement memorializes one of the earliest attempts at a European settlement in North America.