The Florida Historical Society, established 1856, is dedicated to preserving Florida's past.

End of Year Online Giving Campaign

YOU are a part of Florida history, and we are telling YOUR story. Help keep Florida’s past alive for the children and leaders of tomorrow.

Each contribution of $500 will allow the donor to select an FHS Press book as a THANK YOU gift.

For every $70 raised NOW, the Jessie Ball duPont Fund will match that with an additional $10 contribution, up to $10,000!

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Today in Florida History December 5, Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Luther Paul Daniel became the first FHP officer killed in the line of duty on this date. Daniel, who was originally from Georgia moved to Miami in 1926, and later worked as a motorcycle officer in Key West in the 1930’s,. He joined the newly formed Florida Highway Patrol in July of 1941. Trooper Daniel was shot and killed while questioning the driver of a stolen...

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The Florida Frontiers Weekly Radio Magazine

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Library of Florida History

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The scope of the collections housed at the FHS Library consist of documentary materials of any type relating to Florida's history and pre-history.

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The Florida Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. We depend upon Membership support, along with grant funding and sponsorships, to maintain our facilities and present our many educational outreach projects and programs. Your Membership support is much appreciated!

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YOU are a part of Florida history, and we are telling YOUR story. The Florida Historical Society preserves books, maps, postcards, photographs, documents and more at the Library of Florida History. We publish the latest research in the Florida Historical Quarterly, and in FHS Press books. We produce our “Florida Frontiers” radio and television programs, and podcasts. We gather for two conferences annually, make daily posts on Facebook, and much more.