Florida Memory provides free online access to historical documents, photographs, films and audio recordings from the State Library and Archives of Florida.
State of Florida
Joined June 2012
- Tweets9.1K
- Following826
- Followers6.5K
- Likes5.2K
Florida Memory retweeted
We are happy to share that everything is secure at the R.A. Gray Building after yesterday’s fire.
Staff assessed the building, and while there is minor damage to the facility, our core collections in the State Archives of Florida, Museum of Florida History, and State Library are safe.
Thank you to the Tallahassee Fire Department, @CityofTLH, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, @fdlepio, and Capitol Police for working quickly to save Florida’s most precious documents and artifacts!
We look forward to getting everything back to normal operations next week.
Florida Memory retweeted
This #TourismTueday we’re heading to Green Cove Springs in Clay County. The city’s named after a hydrological spring adjacent to the St. Johns River. The river course curves here, and the area is sheltered by trees that are perennially green. @FLMemory
Florida Memory retweeted
Florida’s story started long before 1776. How much do you know? Put your knowledge to the test with the @FLMemory Timeline Challenge from the State Archives of Florida. There is so much to uncover about the Sunshine State! Play free here: Florida Memory Timeline Challenge: floridamemory.com/learn/clas…
Florida Memory retweeted
For #TourismTuesday, we’re visiting the largest city in the state and in the southeastern United States, Jacksonville. With a population of about 975,177, it’s also the site of the state’s third largest seaport, the Port of Jacksonville. @FLMemory
Florida Memory retweeted
The 74th annual Florida Folk Festival starts tomorrow in White Springs! Grab your lawn chairs and experience “real” Florida during the three-day event featuring music, dance, stories, crafts, and food. Don’t forget to check out the America250FL and Florida Folklife Stage. More information here: floridastateparks.org/Florid…
@CultureBuildsFL
@FLStateParks
@America250FL
Florida Memory retweeted
For #TourismThursday, let’s get ready to race in the Miami to Nassau Cup. Started in 1934, this prestigious race begins in South Florida and ends at Nassau harbor. Previous participants included the late Ted Turner. Here are photos from our collection of past races. @FLMemory
Florida Memory retweeted
Happy Florida Emancipation Day! This guide from the State Library of Florida explores Emancipation in Florida and the Reconstruction period that followed (1865-1877): bit.ly/4uLMWQC Here are photos of past Emancipation Day celebrations from our collection. @FLMemory
Florida Memory retweeted
On #MapMonday let’s view this map titled “Compliments of Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Larson’s 1950 Street Guide of Coral Gables Florida Showing Points of Interest”. It features pictures and list 77 points of interest and a street index. @FLMemory bit.ly/3PGeVSH
Florida Memory retweeted
#OTD in 1925, the @univmiami was chartered. The developer of Coral Gables, George Merrick, donated 160 acres of land and $5 million to get the school started. As of 2025, the private research university enrolled 20,104 students in two colleges and eight schools. @FLMemory
Florida Memory retweeted
For #MapMonday, view this map from the 1960s titled Florida four-star attractions. This colorful pictorial map showcases a list of tourist attractions. @FLMemory edocs.dos.fl.gov/map/tiff-7/… edocs.dos.fl.gov/map/tiff-7/…
Florida Memory retweeted
This 1594 map of the West Indies by Theodor de Bry features La Florida during the state’s first Spanish Colonial Period. In honor of America250FL, a limited edition, preservation-grade giclee print is available for purchase from Florida’s History Shop. Check out the America250FL collection here: floridashistoryshop.com/coll…
@StateLibraryFL
@MuseumFLHistory
Florida Memory retweeted
Marjory Stoneman Douglas, known as “the Mother of the Everglades,” was born #OTD in 1890. Her 1947 book, Everglades: River of Grass, galvanized public support for Everglades preservation. An inductee of the Florida Artists Hall of Fame, she led a remarkable life of 108 years. Learn more about this pioneering Floridian here: dos.fl.gov/cultural/programs…
@CultureBuildsFL
@FLMemory
Florida Memory retweeted
#HBD to the late environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas who is 136 today. She was a journalist (@MiamiHerald), author, suffragist, and conservationist known as a huge defender of the Everglades. Her book Everglades: River of Grass changed public perception. @FLMemory
Florida Memory retweeted
On #TourismTuesday, we’re headed to Key West! The warm weather’s a calling us to head south and enjoy the beaches, ocean, and natural landscapes of this beautiful city. Enjoy these pictures from our collection. @FLMemory
Florida Memory retweeted
#OTD in 1513, Spanish Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon became the first known European to reach Florida. Some scholars disagree about where he landed. Tradition holds that he landed near St. Augustine, but more recent information indicates he may have landed south of Melbourne Beach in Brevard County. More information here: markers.flheritage.com/home/…
@FLMemory
Florida Memory retweeted
For the last #MapMonday of the month, let's go back in time to view maps of the territory of Florida from the 1800s Notice how the counties appear in each map. edocs.dos.fl.gov/map/pdf-5/A…& edocs.dos.fl.gov/map/pdf-5/A… @FLMemory
Florida Memory retweeted
Piedmont-style blues guitarist Etta Baker was born #OTD in 1913. She first gained notoriety in 1956 when she appeared on a compilation album called, “Instrumental Music of the Southern Appalachians.” She played at the Florida Folk Festival several times including in 1994.
Photo: Stone, Robert L., 1944-. Etta Baker performs on the Old Marble Stage - White Springs, Florida . 1994. State Archives of Florida, @FLMemory. More here: floridamemory.com/items/show… @CultureBuildsFL
Florida Memory retweeted
The Saint Augustine Map from 1589 is the oldest item in the State Archives of Florida. It depicts an English raid led by Sir Francis Drake in 1586 that burned the city of St. Augustine.
Order this limited edition print and other historic documents while supplies last from the America250FL Collection, available from Florida’s History Shop: floridashistoryshop.com/coll…
@FLMemory
Florida Memory retweeted
#OTD in 1899, marks the first presidential visit to Florida’s capitol city. President William McKinley, the first lady, along with members of their entourage, attended a luncheon at the Leon Hotel. @FLMemory @America250FL
Florida Memory retweeted
#DYK there are more than 11,000 vintage Florida postcards available at Florida Memory? Regardless of where you travel in the Sunshine State, there is bound to be one that inspires you! Download for free or order a print here: floridamemory.com/. Just type “postcard” in the search bar to get started. @FLMemory is a service of the State Archives of Florida.
