Introduction
Five centuries ago, Juan Ponce de León landed on what he believed was another Caribbean Island. He named it La Florida. Ponce’s arrival initiated a long process of complex interactions between Europeans, Africans, and Indians, the legacy of which helped shape the development of modern Florida.
This exhibit offers visitors a new perspective on the rich, yet long forgotten history of colonial Florida. It is designed to open eyes and minds, highlighting one of the most intriguing and dramatic periods in US history.
J. Michael Francis. Comisario
