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In the 1600s, Spanish Florida’s Royal Road, or Camino Real, connected St. Augustine with the Missions of North Florida. Learn more and explore Florida's history along El Camino Real.

Florida Arts License Plate

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Funds collected through the sale of these specialty plates are distributed directly to the counties where the plates are sold and are used to support arts organizations, programs, and activities within that county.

Museum of Florida History

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Mission San Luis was the capital of the western missions in La Florida from 1656 to 1704. Today you can visit this recreated Spanish Mission site located in Tallahassee. Learn more about Mission San Luis and plan your visit.

Poetry Out Loud

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Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest is a literature program for high school students in every state in the country. Poetry Out Loud participants master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage…

Mission San Luis

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Mission San Luis was the capital of the western missions in La Florida from 1656 to 1704. Today you can visit this recreated Spanish Mission site located in Tallahassee. Learn more about Mission San Luis and plan your visit.

Florida's Historic Flags

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Many flags have flown over Florida since European explorers first landed here in the early sixteenth century. Among these have been the flags of five nations: Spain, France, Great Britain, the United States, and the Confederate States of America.…

George Abbott

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Pulitzer Prize-winning director and Broadway legend George Abbott produced, wrote and directed such a long list of acclaimed shows that long before he died, at age 107, he was known around the world as "Mr. Broadway." Abbott set an astonishing…

Public Art

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Public Art refers to artwork that is located in the public's space such as in the lobby or outside a state, local government or private facility. Public art is either purchased for the space or an artist will be commissioned to create a specific…

Secretary Detzner Announces Start of Application Period for Arts and Culture Grants

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today that the application period is open for Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs 2015-2016 grants for general programming, specific projects, and facilities. All applications are due…