About the only thing missing from the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala is the roar of engines and the smell of exhaust. What you will find is a comprehensive history of the sport of drag racing curated by the father of the sport, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits.
Florida History
Jacksonville’s Civil War History Remembered in Little-Known Community of Mandarin
This community preserves a unique glimpse of civil war history and the development of Jacksonville – from sunken ships to one of its most famous residents, author Harriet Beecher Stowe.
These Tallahassee Day Trips Detour from the Beaten Path
From living history to authentic blues — to Florida’s only private Frank Lloyd Wright home — here’s a roundup of Tallahassee’s coolest day trips and off-beat destinations.
Civil War in Florida Remembered at Battle of Olustee
Florida’s biggest and bloodiest Civil War battle is remembered each President’s Day weekend by thousands of reenactors who come to Osceola National Forest to recreate the Battle of Olustee.
Hidden Keys: 5 Abandoned Islands in Paradise
The grandest of adventures are born on isolated islands. From pirate gold to giant apes, the mystery of what might be found on a spec of land peeking up through a vast sea has captivated our imaginations for millennia. On a few of the Florida Keys, some of these tales are actually true. With more […]
The Old Man and the Keys – 6 Ways to Experience Key West Hemingway Style
Ernest Hemingway ended up in Key West like many others — by accident. He came for a day and ended up staying for a decade. That was close to a century ago, and the town has yet to recover from his presence.