6 fascinating Florida Black history destinations
February is Black History Month, and Florida Black history is rich in its heritage. Join writer Doug Lyons as he follows a fascinating trail of historic markers to tell these poignant stories.
Five cool things we discovered in St. Augustine
Here are five cool things I was surprised to discover about America’s oldest city — from the story of a fiery pepper to a tasty locally made gin.
‘Saltwater Railroad’ had its roots on popular Florida beach
They met on South Florida’s beaches apprehensively, seeking flight to a better life in the Bahamas. If they were fortunate, they would haggle a fair price and board a boat bound for Andros Island.
Historic re-enactment celebrates North America’s first free black settlement
The village near St. Augustine was created in 1738 — 37 years before the first shots were fired in the Revolutionary War. Fort Mose (pronounced “Moh-say”) would become an asylum for runaway slaves from the Carolinas and Georgia who sought refuge from slavery in the British colonies.
