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Discover Florida Resources

Florida Memory State Library and Archives of Florida

The mission of the Florida Memory Program is to provide free online access to select archival resources from the State Library and Archives of Florida collections.

Florida Memory Project


Florida Memory Radio

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Florida Historical Society

Established in 1856, the Florida Historical Society is dedicated to preserving Florida's past through collecting and archival maintenance of historical documents and photographs, publishing scholarly research on Florida history, and educating the public about Florida history through various public history projects and programs.

The Florida Historical Society

Division of Library and Information Services

The State Archives of Florida collects, preserves, and makes available for research the historically significant records of the state, as well as private manuscripts, local government records, photographs, and other materials that complement the official state records. Anyone interested in learning about Florida's history, government, and people through original records can use our collections and resources. 

Florida History, Culture, and Heritage Biographies from the Florida Division of Library Information Services

Opened in 1977, the Museum of Florida History collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in Florida, promoting knowledge and appreciation of this heritage.  As the State's History Museum, it focuses on artifacts and eras unique to Florida's development and the roles that Floridians have played in national and global events.

The mission and purpose of the Boca Raton Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and present information and artifacts relevant to the past and evolving history of Boca Raton and to maintain a visible role in education and advocacy of historic preservation in our community.

Boca Raton Historical Society / Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society

History Fort Lauderdale, formerly Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, believes that a sense of history is fundamental to understanding human experience, and therefore, collects preserves, and shares material from our community’s past so that present and future generations can comprehend more fully their predecessors, their community and themselves.

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society / Museum Campus

Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade Historical Society

The Miami Pioneers began in 1936 as Miami’s first historical society, with membership limited to families that arrived and settled in South Florida before 1900. It’s the oldest and most prestigious historical society in South Florida. Our founding members were the leading pioneer settlers of Miami in its formative years, developing the early infrastructure, business community, culture, and social fabric of South Florida. We honor their commitment and resolve by studying and remembering their legacy while celebrating their significant contributions to our community.

Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade Historical Society