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The African American History of American Beach
Throughout history, North Florida has witnessed many hardships through the eyes of its diverse people. African American history, in particular, is deeply intertwined with the south’s legacy of slavery, segregation, and Jim Crow laws, all of which left deeply rooted trauma in the community. However, in 1935, a man named Abraham Lincoln Lewis who wanted to give…
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5 Fast Facts: Timucua Native Americans
The Timucua were a Native American tribe that once lived in current day southern Georgia and Northern Florida. Often regarded as North Florida’s early people having lived in the region for centuries before Spanish explorers arrived in the early 1600s. The Timucua had rich cultural heritage and were the largest Native American group in the…
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Travel Journal:Kingsley Plantation
The Heartless History of North East Florida I arrived at Kingsley Plantation, located in Jacksonville Florida, with my camera in hand and history on my mind. I have always enjoyed learning more about the area I have grown up in and what has come before me. I drive through the gates and the first thing that catches…
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Five Florida and Georgia beaches
The shores of North Florida and South Georgia offer visitors beaches with unique sites. From the coast of Driftwood Beach to American Beach the views of the Atlantic Ocean also allow visitors to engage in the history of the area. DRIFTWOOD BEACH Located on the northern end of Jekyll Island, Georgia, Driftwood Beach features ancient…
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Travel Journal
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Native American History In Florida
Many people believe that Florida was discovered by Juan Ponce de Leon over 500 years ago, but Native Americans have been living here a lot longer than any Europeans. In North Florida, the tribe that was in the area was the Timucuans. The tribe took advantage of the land and sea around them, becoming skilled…
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NEWSLETTER
JACKSONVILLE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH 2023 Hey y’all! Nature photography is something I’ve felt passionate about here lately. Through school projects and my own interest, I found myself feeling excited not only to explore nature, I feel excited to capture how it looks through my lens! Through the help of my communication classes, I’ve discovered tricks…
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Five Fast FActs
Fernandina Beach, Florida is full of historic locations. When walking around the town, you can see that history is at your fingertips. Today, the town is a tourist area with beach access around every corner. The history of the area is very valuable to the locals and is apart of their everyday lives. THE PALACE…
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Five Fun Facts
Throughout Duval and Nassau County, you glance back into history. Historical locations such as Kingsley Plantation, Fort Clinch, the Fort Caroline Memorial, Big and Little Talbot Islands, and Pumpkin Hill Creek are preserved by the state of Florida for peoples viewing pleasures. All of these locations hold historical significances to past, present, and future Floridan’s.…
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About me
“Band Horns Up” I put my cymbals in to position as the drum major counts the band off. Under the stadium lights I can feel the sweat beading off my face as I begin crashing the cymbals to Cherokee as the football players run and the crowd begins to scream. Music has always been…
Through Anna's Eyes 