Through Anna's Eyes

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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…

  • 5 North Florida and South Georgia Forts

    Sprinkled through out Northeast Florida and South Georgia are remnants of a different era: Forts built hundreds of years ago made to defend the area. Over time, these forts were entrusted to the state and transformed into state parks, allowing guest to journey back in history. All the forts were constructed along a water way for coastal…

  • 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…