top of page

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    • A state-run digital archive offering access to photographs, historical documents, maps, sound recordings, and videos that chronicle Florida’s diverse history.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Old Maps Online.org

  • 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

  • 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    • A collaborative library project featuring digitized rare texts, maps, and historical documents.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

  • 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

    • URL: historicfloridakeys.org

    • 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.

  • Historic Aerials: Florida

    • URL: historicaerials.com

    • Provides aerial photographs documenting Florida’s changing landscapes.

  • Digital Public Library of America: Florida

    • URL: dp.la

    • A national resource with digitized photographs, maps, and documents related to Florida.

  • National Archives (Florida Records)

    • URL: archives.gov/research/florida

    • Federal government archives about Florida’s historical milestones.

  • American Memory (Library of Congress)

    • URL: memory.loc.gov

    • 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

  • YouTube Channel: Tampa Bay History Center

  • 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

  • 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

  • The Lightner Museum Archives

  • 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.

bottom of page