Daytona Beach, Florida

History

Housed in the former 100 year old 1910 Merchants Bank building, the Halifax Historical Museum exhibits depict local history beginning in 5,000 BC with the Timucuan Indians, the Seminole Native Americans and includes the Civil War, Victorian Era and up to the present day. There is a Racing Zone that covers beach/road racing in Daytona Beach, Ormand Beach and Daytona Beach Shores. The War Zone covers World War I & II in Daytona Beach, FLorida. Grandma's Attic contains vintage clothing and toys for children. Visitors are treated to a 20 minute movie that covers 130,000 years of history in the Halifax Area. Extensive vintage photo and document archives are available in the Museum for research. There is also a Gift Shop selling books on local history, china, crystal and other donated items.

Mims, Florida

Art, Culture, History, Library, Park

Dedicated to preserving African American history, it is a repository of Moore family artifacts, historical documents, and currently features a timeline of strategic events of the pre-civil rights era beginning with slavery.

Fort Pierce, Florida

Art, Botanical Garden, History

5 acre sub-tropical garden featuring vernacular architecture and collections of palms, bromeliads, orchids, herbs, bonsai and other plants. Gift shop on site. 64-acre expansion underway. Recently received 100 Bonsai from Bonsai Master Jim Smith. Display will be opened late April.

Palm Beach, Florida

Art, History, Historic House

Completed in 1902, Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Palm Beach estate, is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public as the Flagler Museum. Highlights include tours, exhibits, and Flagler's railcar.

Largo, Florida

History, Historic House, Library

Heritage Village, operated by Pinellas County government with assistance from the Pinellas County Historical Society, is a 21-acre living history museum located in the heart of Pinellas County at 11909 125th St. N. in Largo. It is adjacent to the Florida Botanical Gardens. Heritage Village brings to life more than 150 years of rich and colorful local history in a picturesque, cool landscape of palmettos and pine trees. More than 25 buildings and structures are restored, authentic and full of fun. A new EnterAction adventure welcomes families and reveals secrets of the past.

Sebring, Florida

History

To educate general visitors on the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps and the need to preserve both the heritage of the CCC and our natural and cultural resources. The CCC Festival held each year gives visitors an opportunity to talk to some of the men who worked during late 1930s and early 1940s to build and maintain parks throughout the country.

Chokoloskee, Florida

History

Miami, Florida

Children's, General, History, Historic House, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Science

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, located off the Rickenbacker Causeway, is just minutes away from the Miami’s downtown financial centers, top tourist destinations, sport facilities, retail, dining and renowned educational institutions.

Avon Park, Florida

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Specialized

Through our website of the Historical Society of Avon Park, its Depot Museum and its railroad dining car, we hope you get to know us: who we are, and more importantly, what we do.

West Palm Beach, Florida

History, Historical Society

The Historical Society of Palm Beach County was established in 1937 to further an understanding and appreciation of Palm Beach County history by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting cultural resources for the enrichment of current and future generations.

Orlando, Florida

Botanical Garden, History, Science

Explore an amazing botanical oasis nearly 50-acres minutes from Downtown Orlando. Each garden is designed specifically to further our mission: inspire visitors to appreciate and understand plants. The garden and historical home were deeded to the City of Orlando in 1961 by Mr. Harry P. Leu and his wife, Mary Jane. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Hawthorne, Florida

Art, History, Historic House

The building housing Hawthorne's museum was built in 1907 as a church for one of the town's African-American congretations. Visitors will find relics from the office of an early town doctor, memorabilia from the career of Rep. Sidney Martin and items illustrating the heyday of the turpentine distillery.

Tampa, Florida

History

Valparaiso, Florida

History

The purpose of the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida is to collect and preserve material culture pertaining to the region’s history, to illuminate economic and social history through research and exhibits, and to inspire interest in Florida’s heritage by offering educational programs and services to the public.

Brooksville, Florida

History, Historic House

To collect, preserve, restore, arrange and display articles depicting pioneer life in the County of Hernando and the State of Florida.

Homestead, Florida

Culture, History, Historic House, Library

The Museum is located in the original Town Hall building, built in 1916-1917. We have photographs of historic places and people, the 1924 American LaFrance fire engine that belonged to the City of Homestead, books for sale, a research library, a website, and keyword-searchable copies of many of the early Homestead newspapers, dating from 1912.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

History, Historic House

The Stranahan House was built in 1901 by Frank Stranahan, credited as Fort Lauderdale’s founding father, and his wife Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, the area’s first school teacher. It is the oldest surviving structure in Broward County and has served as a trading post, post office, town hall, and home to the Stranahans. The house is a wood-frame vernacular structure with wide porches and a stunning view of the New River. The Stranahan House has stood at the center of Fort Lauderdale’s growth since it was built and has played a significant role in the economic and social life of this community. A guided tour of Fort Lauderdale's Historic Stranahan House Museum is like a journey through time.

Kissimmee, Florida

History

Avon Park, Florida

History

Our vision is to provide the history of the town to visitors in an interesting way. By having programs on local history. To have a time set aside for folks to meet others who have lived here most of their life and to be able to ask questions about avon park. To take care of all the resources that are available to the public and keep them in an orderly way. To help writers and authors find information in our research room. To keep a record of obituaries for those interested. To serve as an educator for avon park history.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Archaeology, Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

The story of the New River is as old as the Everglades. It was home to the Tequesta People from prehistoric time. Later is was a refuge for the Seminole People. Even though it was claimed by Ponce De Leon for his King in 1513, it remained virtually untouched by the modern world until the late 1800s. Fort Lauderdale Historical Society operates 3 museums and a research library on the banks of the New River. Its campus features an open-air museum that demonstrates the best remaining examples of wood and masonry vernacular tropical architecture. Its Main, Pioneer House and Schoolhouse Museums explore the development of South Florida from virgin land to the present.