“Stay In Place” with Florida stories …………

By | April 5, 2020

Released by Florida Humanities   …

Did you know Florida Humanities has over 30 community walking tours from Pensacola to the Florida Keys that you can access for free?  Our Florida Stories app transports you through the past and the present, either “step by step” or “stay in place”.

Follow in the footsteps of Cuban poet Jose Marti on the Ybor City: Jose Marti Trail tour where Marti once rallied support for Tampa’s Cigar workers.

Join the demonstrators that marched for Civil Rights from St. Paul’s AME Church I May 1964 on the St. Augustine: Lincolnville tour.

Did you know Florida once had two Capitols, Pensacola and St. Augustine?  It wasn’t until 1822 that Governor William Pope ordered the selection of a more central location after a legislator became lost at sea while traveling to Pensacola.

All this and more on the Florida Stories: Walk Tallahassee tour.  This rich history is part of what users of our Florida Stories app will experience.

Experience the rich history of Florida’s unique cities by downloading “Florida Stories” on iOS and Android devices.  An easy to use web-based version is also available and great for use in classrooms!