The Florida Civil Rights Museum is more than a virtual collection of exhibits — it’s a vital link to the past and a source of inspiration for the future. Dedicated to preserving the rich history of ...

The Civil War began when the Confederates bombarded Union soldiers at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861. The war ended in spring 1865; Robert E. Lee surrendered the last major Confederate ...

The whip rarely touched the cow; usually, it just gave the animal a little encouragement. Legend says the crack of the whip ...

But marches and protests for civil rights and sit-ins at whites-only restaurants, businesses, swimming pools and beaches increased and began receiving national attention. In the years leading to the ...