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The Knott House

The mission of The Grove Museum is to preserve and interpret the Call-Collins House, its historical collections, and its surrounding acreage, in order to engage the public in dialogue about civil rights and American history.

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.

National Register

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The National Register of Historic Places is an official listing of historically significant sites and properties throughout the country.

Florida Artists Hall of Fame

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The Florida Artists Hall of Fame, the state's highest cultural honor, was established by the Florida Legislature in 1986 to recognize persons, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions to the arts in Florida either as performing…

Certified Local Governments

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The Certified Local Government program links federal, state and local government preservation efforts into a preservation partnership for the identification, evaluation and protection of historic properties within a community.

Political Parties

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Information on registered statewide political parties in Florida

The Grove

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The mission of The Grove Museum is to preserve and interpret the Call-Collins House, its historical collections, and its surrounding acreage, in order to engage the public in dialogue about civil rights and American history.

Florida Historical Commission

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The Florida Historical Commission was established by the 2001 Florida Legislature to enhance public participation and involvement in the preservation and protection of the state's historic and archaeological sites and properties. The Commission…

Heritage Trails

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Designed to raise awareness of the state's cultural and historical resources, the Florida Heritage Trail publications are popular educational and travel resources for residents, students, historians and visitors to the state.

Managing Your Grants

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Important forms and requirements that will allow you to accept and successfully manage your grant.

Historical Markers

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The Florida Historical Marker Program recognizes significant historic resources, persons and events.

Grant Programs

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Division grants that support Florida's cultural organizations include General Program Support, Specific Cultural Projects, Cultural Facilities, and Cultural Endowments.

Digital

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FEL, SDI, Florida Memory, State Library

Territorial Period

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As a territory of the United States, Florida was particularly attractive to people from the older Southern plantation areas of Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia, who arrived in considerable numbers.

Civil War and Reconstruction

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During the Civil War, Florida was not ravaged as several other southern states were. Indeed, no decisive battles were fought on Florida soil. While Union forces occupied many coastal towns and forts, the interior of the state remained in…