Digital Resources
for Florida History
Florida Memory
URL: floridamemory.com
A state-run digital archive offering access to photographs, historical documents, maps, sound recordings, and videos that chronicle Florida’s diverse history.
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State Archives of Florida
URL: dos.myflorida.com/library-archives/
Repository of Florida’s official records, including government documents, maps, and manuscripts related to its development.
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University of Florida Digital Collections (UFDC)
URL: ufdc.ufl.edu
A vast digital archive containing rare books, maps, photographs, and newspapers related to Florida’s history and culture.
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Florida State University Digital Library
URL: fsu.digital.flvc.org
Features digitized collections, including manuscripts, photographs, and archives related to Florida’s historical and cultural heritage.
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Old Maps Online.org
https://www.oldmapsonline.org/en/Palm_Beach_County,_Florida#position=5.8954/27.75/-83.8&year=1850
Exploring Florida
URL: fcit.usf.edu/florida/
An educational resource providing historical photos, maps, timelines, and lesson plans on Florida’s history.
Florida Photographic Collection
URL: floridamemory.com/photographiccollection/
One of the largest photographic archives in the state, showcasing historical moments, places, and people.
Tampa Bay History Center Digital Resources
URL: tampabayhistorycenter.org/collections/
Offers local archives and digital exhibits on the cultural and economic history of the Tampa Bay area.
Museum of Florida History
URL: museumoffloridahistory.com
Virtual exhibits and resources exploring Florida’s natural, cultural, and political history.
P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History
URL: uflib.ufl.edu
A comprehensive collection of books, maps, and manuscripts focusing on Florida’s early and modern history.
Florida Atlantic University Libraries Special Collections
URL: library.fau.edu/special-collections
Houses rare books, manuscripts, and archival materials with a focus on South Florida.
Florida International University Digital Collections
URL: digitalcollections.fiu.edu
Provides digital access to materials highlighting Miami’s history and its connection to the Caribbean and Latin America.
Florida Heritage Collection
URL: palmm.fcla.edu/fh/
A collaborative library project featuring digitized rare texts, maps, and historical documents.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps (Florida)
loc.gov/maps/collections/sanborn-maps/
Historical maps documenting the growth and development of Florida’s cities.
Everglades Digital Library
URL: everglades.fiu.edu
A resource dedicated to the natural and cultural history of the Everglades region.
Seminole Tribe of Florida Digital Archives
URL: ahtahthiki.com
Explores the history, culture, and heritage of the Seminole Tribe through digitized resources and exhibits.
St. Augustine Historical Society Digital Collections
URL: staugustinehistoricalsociety.org
Offers digitized materials focusing on the history of America’s oldest continuously inhabited city.
Miami-Dade Public Library System Archives
URL: mdpls.org
Digital archive of photographs, documents, and artifacts related to the development of Miami.
Orange County Regional History Center
URL: thehistorycenter.org/collections/
Provides digital exhibits and resources about Central Florida’s history and heritage.
Historic Florida Keys Foundation Digital Archive
Features photos, maps, and documents about the cultural and historical legacy of the Florida Keys.
Chronicling America (Florida Newspapers)
URL: chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
Historic Florida newspapers hosted by the Library of Congress, providing insights into state history.
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
URL: davidrumsey.com
Offers an extensive collection of historical maps, including those focused on Florida.
Old Maps Online: Florida
URL: oldmapsonline.org
A search engine for locating digitized historical maps, with many resources for Florida.
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Historic Aerials: Florida
URL: historicaerials.com
Provides aerial photographs documenting Florida’s changing landscapes.
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Digital Public Library of America: Florida
URL: dp.la
A national resource with digitized photographs, maps, and documents related to Florida.
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National Archives (Florida Records)
URL: archives.gov/research/florida
Federal government archives about Florida’s historical milestones.
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American Memory (Library of Congress)
URL: memory.loc.gov
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Digitized collections, including Florida’s maps, photographs, and personal stories.
USF Oral History Program
URL: lib.usf.edu/digital-collections/oral-histories/
Features interviews and oral histories that provide a personal look at Florida’s history.
Florida Stories (Florida Humanities)
URL: floridahumanities.org/florida-stories/
Free, interactive audio tours that explore the history and culture of Florida cities.
Calusa Heritage Trail Digital Guide
URL: floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Archaeological and historical resources about the Calusa people and their influence on Florida.
Miccosukee Tribe Digital Archives
URL: miccosukee.com
Information about the history, traditions, and culture of the Miccosukee Tribe.
Florida Genealogical Society
URL: fgstampa.org
Resources and tools for researching family and local history in Florida.
Florida Gravestone Project
URL: flgenweb.net
A comprehensive database documenting Florida cemeteries and gravestones.
Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (Florida)
URL: nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm
Searchable records of Floridians who served during the Civil War.
National Park Service: Florida Historic Sites
URL: nps.gov/state/fl/index.htm
Information about Florida’s historic landmarks and parks.
YouTube Channel: Florida Memory
URL: youtube.com/user/FloridaMemory
Videos highlighting key moments in Florida history.
YouTube Channel: Tampa Bay History Center
URL: youtube.com/user/TampaBayHistoryCtr
Features videos about the history of Tampa Bay and its significance.
Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN)
URL: fpan.us
Provides public education and resources about archaeological sites in Florida.
Flagler Museum Digital Collection
URL: flaglermuseum.us
Dedicated to the history of Henry Flagler and Florida’s Gilded Age.
Zora Neale Hurston Digital Archive
URL: zoranealehurston.com
Explores the life and works of Zora Neale Hurston, a prominent Floridian author.
Henry B. Plant Museum Digital Archives
URL: plantmuseum.com
Features the history of the Tampa Bay Hotel and its role in Florida’s development.
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame
URL: floridacitrushalloffame.com
Preserves the history and contributions of the citrus industry in Florida.
St. Petersburg Museum of History Digital Resources
URL: spmoh.com
Resources on the founding and growth of St. Petersburg.
Key West Art & Historical Society Digital Collections
URL: kwahs.org
Materials focused on the art and cultural history of Key West.
University of Miami Cuban Heritage Collection
URL: library.miami.edu/chc
Documents the contributions of Cuban culture to Florida.
Friends of Florida History
URL: dos.myflorida.com/historical/
A state-supported initiative to preserve Florida’s cultural and historic legacy.
Citrus County Historical Resources
URL: citruslibrary.org/historical
Offers local archives, maps, and resources about Citrus County history.
Florida Women’s Hall of Fame
Highlights the achievements and history of Florida’s influential women.
The Lightner Museum Archives
URL: lightnermuseum.org
Showcases artifacts and records from Florida’s Gilded Age.
Everglades Archives (FIU)
URL: everglades.fiu.edu
Comprehensive materials on the Everglades’ ecology and history.
Historic Preservation Office: Florida
URL: dos.myflorida.com/historical/
Supports historic preservation efforts across Florida.