The airlifts, Twenty-two ... A Brief Bibliography of Florida History. Royal, Florida colonies remained loyal to Britain during the American Revolution, Florida returned to Spain, in exchange for Bahamas and Gibraltar, Border disputes between Spain and United States, British occupied Pensacola, but were driven out by Andrew Jackson in 1813, United States acquired Florida from Spain by treaty, Tallahassee established as territorial capital, Florida's first railroads began operation, Second Seminole War, first reservations established, Third Seminole War ceased, ending Wars of Indian Removal east of the Mississippi River, Civil War, Florida was part of the Confederacy, Battle of Olustee fought in 1864, Jeffries Wyman determined archaeological shell heaps were made by humans, Development of new industries: railroads, citrus, phosphate, timber, truck farming, and tourism, Eatonville, oldest intact incorporated black community in the United States, established, Clarence Moore excavated archaeological sites throughout Florida, Freezes destroyed citrus crops, and citrus cultivation moves south, Frank Cushing discovered Key Marco Site in Collier County, Spanish-American War; Florida was major embarkation point, Greek immigrants arrived and settled mostly in Tarpon Springs, Great Fire destroyed downtown Jacksonville, Construction of Henry Flagler's Overseas Railroad to Key West, First regularly scheduled commercial airline between two U.S. cities, St. Petersburg and Tampa, established, World War I, Florida was site for military training and shipbuilding, First international flight, Key West to Havana, Castillo de San Marcos was designated a National Memorial, First international air mail service, Pan American flights from Key West to Havana, Cuba, Tamiami Trail, from Miami to the Gulf Coast, officially opened, Eastern Airlines started Miami to New York service, Amelia Earhart took off from Miami on fatal round-the-world flight, World War II, Florida again was a major site for military training and shipbuilding, First American rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, School desegregation and civil rights tensions, Free World's first earth satellite, Explorer I, launched from Cape Canaveral, First American manned space travel, from Cape Canaveral, National Historic Preservation Act passed, First State Historic Preservation Officer appointed, First Florida properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places, The Florida Historic Resources Act passed, Florida Department of State given historic preservation responsibilities, Apollo 11, launched from Kennedy Space Center, landed first men on the moon, Research and Conservation Laboratory for artifacts established, Museum of Florida History opened in the R.A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, Florida Trust for Historic Preservation founded, Florida's first project under Federal Tax Credit Program completed, Conservation and Recreation Lands FCT Fund (CARL) established, Third wave of Cuban immigrants, the "Mariel Boatlift," brought 120,000 Cubans to Key West, Rehabilitation of Art Deco hotels in Miami Beach began, The first space shuttle, Columbia, launched from Kennedy Space Center, Political unrest in Central and South America and the Caribbean leads to major influx of immigrants to South Florida, Five-year restoration of the Old Capitol to its 1902 appearance completed, Florida Folklife Apprenticeship Program started, State Historic Preservation Grants-In-Aid Program started, evolves into nation's largest program in 1990s, Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Growth Management Act requires local plans, including identification and preservation of historic resources, Florida Folk Heritage Awards Program established, Miami became Florida's first Certified Local Government, Florida Historical Resources Act created Division of Historical Resources, Florida Underwater Preserve program established. 1981 - The first manned space shuttle launches are made from Kennedy Space Center, with launch schedules to increase in the year ahead. bringing refugees into Miami at the rate of 48,000 a year, help transform the ethnic makeup of Dade County by adding at least 100,000 Cubans to the All documents are from the collections of the State Library and Archives of Florida. All seven from Presidential election. of people. The US government offered land in Oklahoma to the Seminole World War II (1939-1945) provided several government jobs as military bases were established along the coast of Florida. 1929 - As the state's economy was struggling to recover, the Great Depression occurred in 1929. It's fluid. 1978 - Jesse J McCrary, Jr. is appointed Secretary of State by Governor Reubin Askew on July 19, the second black to serve as Secretary of His running-mate Secretary of State Tom Adams, becomes the state's second lieutenant governor under the revised Constitution of 1968. Florida seceded from the Union and joined the Confederacy. In the same primary, Florida Republicans prefer President Donald Duck's "50th Anniversary Celebration" is held in June at Walt Disney World. Exploration and settlement Ancient Native American peoples entered Florida from the north as early as 12,000 years ago. million. Florida's written history begins with the arrival of Europeans; the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León in 1513 made the first textual records. Florida, which joined the union as the 27th state in 1845, is nicknamed the Sunshine State and known for its balmy climate and natural beauty. USA. established at Pensacola. flight of 12 days originating from Kennedy Space Center. Mound building, as at Crystal River Indian Mounds in Citrus Co. Beginning of tribes and chiefdoms eventually met by the Spaniards: Timucuans, Apalachee, Calusa, Tequesta, Juan Ponce de Leon landed north of Cape Canaveral and named Florida, Panfilo de Narvaez visited Tampa and Tallahassee areas, Hernando de Soto landed in Tampa Bay area and wintered in Tallahassee while on trek throughout the Southeast, Tristan de Luna established a colony on the shores of Pensacola Bay, abandoned two years later, Jean Ribault searched for a site for a French Huguenot colony near mouth of St.Johns River, Laudonniere returned to mouth of St. Johns to establish a French colony and built Fort Caroline, where first recorded birth of a white child in North America took place, Pedro Menendez established St. Augustine, the first permanent settlement by Europeans in North America, First citrus groves in Florida planted in St. Augustine, Sir Francis Drake sacked and burned St. Augustine, Franciscan missionaries active near St. Augustine, Mission chain started along coast and across peninsula toward the Apalachee, Missions extended to the Apalachicola River, British raided Spanish settlements and destroy missions, Spanish Plate Fleet wrecked off southeast Florida coast, Spanish Plate Fleet wrecked off Florida Keys, Fort Mose established, first legally sanctioned free black community in what is now the United States, British invaded Florida, native populations diminished, Treaty of Paris ended French and Indian War, Spain cedeed Florida to Britain, British sugar, citrus, rice, and indigo plantations established, Turnbull Colony at New Smyrna established, but abandoned in 1777, Creeks from Georgia and Alabama, later called Seminoles, entered Florida, Naturalist William Bartram described archaeological sites like Mt. First elections since Florida gained four additional seats in the US House of Representatives saw Cubans and Afro-Americans seated. in January. Separate events, a broad perspective, one view of the history of … The following pages provide a timeline glimpse into the Seminoles’ wild ride through Florida history. It also enacts legislation for collective bargaining by public employees. ... Florida History Timeline created by mariar1. 211. Two settlers donated land on the north bank of Cowford to establish a “proper” town in 1822 and the site was renamed Jacksonville, in honor of the territory’s first provisional governor, Andrew Jackson, who never set foot in the town, but went on to become the seventh U.S. President. Taxes received from hotel rooms, food and beverages reach Hurricanes swept through the state destroying property and killing hundreds Archaeologists uncovered the first evidence of De Soto's 1539 winter encampment in Tallahassee. Governor Askew 1986 - The Kennedy Space Center witnesses America's worst space tragedy when the space shuttle "Challenger" explodes after takeoff. The first US launch of two-man spacecraft with Majors Edward H. White and James McDivitt orbits the earth 1513 Ponce de Leon embarks for Bimini March 3rd, in search of The Fountain of Youth, discovers land March 27th, on Easter Sunday (Pascua Florida), christens it Florida, the Land of Flowers; landing a little north of St. Augustine April 2nd. lost their jobs. Help your learners prep for an exam testing content knowledge related to Florida's State History. US Census Bureau estimates indicate that Florida has surpassed Pennsylvania Busch Gardens celebrates its 25th anniversary. 1963 - President Lyndon Johnson changes the name Cape Canaveral to Cape Kennedy and renames the installation the John F. Kennedy Space Center without opposition, 2004 - Four hurricanes struck Florida causing extensive damage, killed at least 19, 2007 - Severe thunderstorms and tornado killed 19, caused major damages, 2010 - Boat used for human smuggling capsized off Florida coast, 10 killed, unknown number missing, 2011 - Space shuttle Atlantis final launch lifted from Cape Canaveral, 2012 - Shooting death of unarmed black teenager sparked protests, demands for shooter to be arrested, 2013 April 2 - Viva Florida 500, the celebration of 500 years of European discovery by Ponce de Leon. Lotto in September awards record $106 million jackpot. The original source is given at the end of each article. By the late 1960s, most public schools had integrated and several new universities were Shortly Republicans capture 20 of 48 Senate seats and 39 of 119 House seats. 1970 - Democrat Reubin Askew is elected Florida's 37th governor, defeating incumbent Republican Governor Claude Kirk in his bid for a second Online Resources [edit | edit source]. He explored central and northern Florida on his way to the Mississippi River. they began to plant corn in villages around Lake Okeechobee. 1912 - Florida grew immensely during the early 1900s. You can use these as center activities, group assignments, or even as an Interactive bulletin board. nation. (Items in orange indicate events in Florida's historic preservation history. Jackson's battles with Florida's Indian Virgil Grissom on July America's history is not static. the Indians developed more complex economic and social organization. Laminate for durability. Two well-preserved, intact human brains are discovered by Glenn Doran, archaeologist at Florida State University when he uncovered the 7,000-plus-year-old and recreation areas. 1966 - The $700 million Walt Disney World, to be built in the Orlando area is announced. state government so that over 170 separate agencies become 22 operating departments. The Constitution is amended to authorize sale of state bonds to construct buildings at universities, colleges and vocational Race riots tear apart city. The Mariel boatlift brings 140,000 Cubans to Florida. Citrus groves expanded throughout northern and south-central parts The Florida history timeline begins about 12,000 years ago with the first known human inhabitants. rockets with payloads are scheduled approximately every month by NASA from the KSC launch pads. a record high of $3,727,380. Miami-based Eastern Airlines in January announces closing due to financial 1513 -Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon and his expedition were the first documented Europeans to land on the Florida peninsula. is predicted that Florida will be the third most populous state by the year 2000. Capt. Florida Jewish History Timeline. Jun 30: Ticket sales for fiscal year 2003-04, exceed $3 billion for the first time in the history of the Florida Lottery. 1861-1865 - Conflict over states rights led to the Civil War (1861-1865). Survivors of his expedition eventually reached Mexico. Voters approve early-start Legislature with Senate and House organizing on the Tuesday following the November general elections. He called the peninsula Florida after the Spanish feast of flowers. African American slaves making up almost one-half of the population. Indians who lived in Florida. 1860 - Presidential election, no Floridians voted for Abraham Lincoln, although this Illinois Republican won at the national level. US Senator Bruce Smathers in April donates record $20 million to University of Florida library To schedule an appointment to access the Library of Florida History, please email archivist @ myfloridahistory.org, or call 321-690-1971 ext. 1985 - Florida's state park system marks its 50th anniversary. We explore the relevance of Florida history to contemporary society and promote awareness of heritage and culture tourism options in the state. Walt Disney World opens October 1st. 1539 - Hernando de Soto explores the region searching for gold. who had served in the military remained in Florida. 1821 - Andrew Jackson returned to Florida in 1821 to establish a new territorial government on behalf of the United States. State gasoline prices in September soar to seven-year high. The newspaper articles premiered in January 2014. Most of the articles were written a long time ago. Estimated cost of the facility is between $500 and $600 Voters also approve issuance of bonds to purchase land for conservation purposes. The following year, Spanish troops arrived and drove The Legislature reorganizes An international team, using experimental technology, completes the world's deepest cave-diving expedition at Wakulla Springs in north Florida. astronauts aboard are killed. Florida became the 27th state in the United States of America on March 3, 1845. Pensacola was founded by the Spanish in 1698, but there … To schedule a small group tour of the Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science, please email holly.baker @ myfloridahistory.org, or … A Brief History. 1565 - The city of St. Augustine is established as the oldest permanent settlement in the United States. Tropical storm Agnes roars out of the south Atlantic to cause heavy damage along the eastern seaboard northward from Miami. people later would be called the First Seminole War. Our roots trace back to 1951 when Fred Hervey purchased three Kay’s Food Stores in El Paso, Texas. The Cape is selected as the launching site for a manned lunar landing program. About the Jewish Museum of Florida. Miami businessman and former State Senator Bob Graham wins election as Florida's 38th governor. The year 1821 marks Florida’s entry to be a U.S. territory. Floridians now have a state-operated lottery which gives away some of the largest prizes in the the French out of Florida. In northeastern Florida and nearby Georgia, they apparently invented pottery independently schools. 1972 - Apollo 16, despite a guidance malfunction, lands on the Moon for three days of exploration and returns to Earth without further incident. They established St. Augustine, the first permanent European settlement. As they grew in number, The state received its name from that conquistador, who called the peninsula La Pascua Florida in recognition of the verdant landscape and because it was the Easter season, which the Spaniar… Steamboat navigation was well established on the Apalachicola and St. Johns Rivers, Feb. 29: State labs in Tampa, Jacksonville and … Previously the Legislature 1962 - The Space Age spreads out from Cape Canaveral's launching base, and influences the state in many ways higher education and industry Primary, giving Carter's campaign impetus which leads to his party's nomination for president. This is the first time since the Reconstruction Era of the 1870s that Republicans Miami Dolphins complete undefeated season and win Super Bowl. Kirk is the first Republican governor since Reconstruction. to establish a colony due to Indian attacks. In December, Tampa is Indians entered Florida from the north 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, and had reached the end of the peninsula by 1400 BC. The US Corps Florida, which joined the union as the 27th state in 1845, is nicknamed the Sunshine State and known for its balmy climate and natural beauty. Florida's population grew considerably at this time. The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU is housed in two interconnected historic buildings that once served as Congregation Beth Jacob. and interstates and causing statewide power outages. Alan B. Shepard is in command. to oversee public officers and employees. losses. Among Afro-Americans elected to Congress was Carrie Meek of Miami. term. 1858 - The Seminole Wars killed many of the Indians and forced all but a few out of Florida. 1818 - On one of those military operations, in 1818, General Andrew Jackson made a foray into Florida. Gov. Florida Lottery Secretary Rebecca Dirden Mattingly dedicates a new Florida Lottery Reading Room to participants and families in a Leon County Boys and Girls Club. Outgoing Governor Martinez in November was named the nation's drug czar. The ranking will not become official until the Bureau publishes its report in early 1988. Former Governor LeRoy Collins, 82, dies in March. The television series "Miami Vice"continues to capture the nation's At that time, St. Augustine was still a garrison community with fewer than five hundred houses, and Discovering of Juan Ponce Juan Ponce de Leon lands and discovers the shores of Florida. down in 1945 off the coast of Florida. Bureau ranks Florida ninth in population. Peter Martyr writes in 1514 of It Railroads expanded to Key West in 1912, opening new land for development. Bob Graham is reelected for a second Tourism continued as the state's leading industry and new industries diversified the economy, such 1868 - Florida was readmitted to the Union with a new state constitution guaranteeing civil rights and giving blacks the right to vote. To view and download the full timeline, click here or on the image below. There were 58 deaths directly or indirectly related to Andrew. 1542 - De Soto died near the Mississippi River. Calvin Jones, state archaeologist finds what is Frances fell on September 6, 2004. Florida History. County and Town Histories; Timeline [edit | edit source]. The 1990 Federal Census puts Florida's A Spanish map of 1502 depicts a peninsula like Florida. 1513 - In 1513, Spaniard Juan Ponce de Leon became the European to explore Florida. After the end of the ice age shellfish were abundant and by 2,000 BC the people of Florida were making pottery. Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August results in massive state National Guard and Army Reserve unit callup. the Sunshine State. The Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Center is renamed Spaceport Six-year old Elian Gonzalez taken from relatives' home by federal officers; reunited with his father and returned to Cuba; Florida Supreme Court ordered recount of presidential election ballots, George Bush declared winner, Racer Dale Earnhardt killed in accident at Daytona 500, anthrax bacteria found at offices of Florida magazine publishers. The hurricane destroyed 25,000 homes and damaged 10,000 others. A brief history and bibliography of Florida from the Stone Age to the Space Age. Democrat Lawton Chiles soundly trounces Learners learn about important events in Florida history by making a timeline of the 10 most important events. Thirty-eight overseas highway bridges from Key Largo to Key West are completed under the Florida Keys Bridge Replacement Program. Sixty-six in 1993, her political career saw her elected first to the Florida House Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) was established amidst concerns about the Florida Keys ecosystem as a whole. of Engineers recommends against resumption of construction on Cross Florida Barge Canal. a land near the Bahamas with water of eternal youth. 1991 - Lawton Chiles in January is sworn in as state's 41st governor. Flooding Panhandle rivers in March force evacuation of 2,000 homes. Paula Hawkins becomes the The history of Florida during this period is one of territorial gain and loss until 1821, when Spain ceded Florida to the United States of America. Florida History . Owners/players contract dispute delays spring training baseball season. The Miami Seaquarium celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Early Human Inhabitants; The first European to reach Florida was a Spaniard, Ponce de Leon in 1513. Jun 29 billions in aid. thousand Federal troops were deployed. Joe Robbie, Miami Dolphins founder, dies as chemical, computers, electronics, and oceanography. South of Tampa Bay and Cape Canaveral, Indians lived mostly along the coast and relied heavily State leaders are working on problems created due to huge population Florida's interior region. In May Legislature approves $29.3 billion state budget, including $164 million in new taxes. 1559 - Tristán de Luna y Arellano led another attempt by Europeans to colonize Florida. On July 16 Apollo 11 lifts off from Cape Kennedy to carry the The Florida Department of State manages our state's elections, corporations, historical and cultural resources and our libraries. 1982 - The Florida Legislature completes a difficult reapportionment after an extended session. Early exploration and establishment of colonies. Given this name in 1539 by the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. Claude R. Kirk, Jr. is elected the 36th governor 1763 - Britain gained control of Florida in first woman elected to the Florida Public Service Commission. Timeline 1513 - Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon is the first European to visit Florida. The Miami Metro Rail, All titles are available at the State Library of Florida. The $800 million EPCOT Center opens at Walt Disney World. Genetic testing reveals that a Wauchula hospital a decade ago accidentally switched The southern groups did not practice agriculture until about 450 BC, when of Representatives, the Florida Senate, and the US House of Representatives. term. Amtrak begins operation of service into Orlando. Florida History Firsts & State Facts 1539 - Safety Harbor is the home of the historic Espiritu Santo Springs. 1845 - Florida was admitted to the Union as a slave state on March 3, 1845. Sir Francis Drake For Students 5th - 6th. The Federal census ranks Florida 10th in the nation with a population of 4,951,560. Just print and cut! since the "Challenger"disaster in 1986. Florida is sold Spain sells Florida to the United States. 1945 - Florida became the twenty-seventh state in the United States on March 3, 1845. The grand opening of the Museum of Botany and Fine Arts at Tampa opens its own $6.2 million water theme park, Adventure Island. ever elected by popular ballot is sent to the US Senate. organized around village life was typical by this time. He was searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth. Banks closed, tourism stopped, and thousands Apollo 15 astronauts explore the Moon for three days in a record-breaking 1988 - Florida once again becomes the center for America's space program. The Republicans They were hunters and gatherers. Homestead and adjacent South Florida are devastated on August 24 by the costliest natural disaster in American history, Hurricane Andrew, demanding awarded franchise team in the National Hockey League. First map of Florida. Lesson Planet. Also in May, Queen Elizabeth 11 visits Miami and Tampa, and confers honorary knighthood on Tampa resident to become the fourth most populous state in the nation. drinking age from 18 to 19 is passed, however, all military personnel are excluded. of State and Tom Gallagher takes over as State Insurance Commissioner. 1984 - The Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay is under reconstruction. GOP nominees also win three of Florida's 12 seats in the US House of Representatives. and railroads were planned. A Comparative Timeline of General American History and Florida History, 1492 to 1823 Printable version of the timeline. This causes President Carter to proclaim 34 counties disaster areas. 1967 - Repeated efforts by the Legislature to devise an acceptable plan of apportionment ends when a three-judge Federal court draws the 1498; 1600; 1700; 1800; 1900; 1950; 2000 (Items in orange indicate events in Florida's historic preservation history.) increases and environmental concerns. Jan 1, 1819. Two Republicans capture posts in the Florida Cabinet in the general election. Although a pro-choice Democrat she managed to win reelection four times in a conservative stronghold, the last time William D. Moseley was elected the new state's first Ivan fell on September 16, 2004. The Legislature creates an ethics commission Observe the trajectory of Spanish exploration in the Southeast versus English exploration along the Atlantic seaboard. The first people reached Florida before 10,000 BC. to be constructed in Orlando. 1964 - First classes are held at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, and the University of West Florida is the name given to the institution The US government helped to provide jobs by developing Florida's natural resources. Miami and Denver are awarded new national major league baseball franchises. Despite fuel shortages in the latter part of the year, Florida sets an all-time record for influx of visitors, when 25.5 million people visit Florida Timeline History: Timucua Indians at a column erected by the French in 1562 Home USA States Florida Timeline History. DeSoto Trail was officially dedicated during May in Inverness. Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Newspaper Articles of the Florida Historical Society is a weekly newspaper article covering history-based events, exhibitions, activities, places and people in Florida. Gerald R. Ford over former California Governor Ronald Reagan. The economy still depends greatly on tourism, but expanding first men to the moon. President Richard M. Nixon orders a halt to the Cross Florida Barge Canal after $50 million has been spent on 1513: Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de Leon landed near present day: St. Augustine, named it La Florida, and claimed it for Spain Shelters housed 80,000 persons. Regular space shuttle flights resume in October for the first time Florida entered the Union as a slave state and to balance the states, Iowa entered as a free state. ), Florida's Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan 2012–2016, Preserving Florida's Heritage—More Than Orange Marmalade, Overview of Florida's Pre-History & History, Goals, Objectives, and Suggested Strategies. 1975 - The state jobless rate hits a 25-year high in January at 8.3 percent and eventually unemployment reaches 9.3 percent. https://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/florida.html population at 12,937,926, a 34 percent increase from 1980. After 1,500 BC they also built burial mounds. Spain evacuated Florida after the The timeline below shows how this all began in Florida and how the situation has changed since then. At the same time, European settlement and conflicts had a devastating effect on Native Americans and set the stage for the later Seminole Wars. Cuban-born, joined lleana Ros-Lehtinen, the first Cuban, elected to the Florida House in 1982, the Florida Senate in 1986, and the US House in 1989. 1987 - Bob Martinez is the first person of Spanish ancestry to become governor of Florida. There were several ancient Indian tribes that lived in Florida thousands of years before the Seminoles arrived. A Brief History. Mar 27, 1513. Florida History Timeline and Task Cards This is a great way to incorporate Common Core ELA skills in your social studies instruction. believed to be the site of Hernando de Soto's 1539-40 camp in Tallahassee. 1954 - The US Supreme Court ruled segregation of public schools unconstitutional. He claimed the region for Spain but was unable In north Florida, an agricultural and hunting economy 1861-1865-- It's official: Florida becomes a non-state when it secedes from the Union. Jim Smith is elected Secretary Charley fell on August 13, 2004. There is a successful launch of astronauts from Cape Canaveral: Navy Commander Alan Shepard on May 5 and Air Force Capt. 1812 - During the War of 1812, Spain allowed Britain to use Pensacola as a naval base. in honor of the late president. Election of governor and Cabinet is shifted to off-year have won any statewide office other than governor. 62 times. Florida Memory is a digital outreach program providing free online access to select archival records from collections housed in the State Library and Archives of Florida. What the US inherited Florida Timeline 1500 -There were three large Native American cultures in Florida, the Timicua in Northeast and Central Florida, the Apalachee in the Big Bend area, and the Calusa in South Florida. 1965 - The Board of Regents composed of nine members with ultimate nine-year terms, takes over policy-making for the state's institutions 1976 - Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter tops Alabama Governor George C. 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