Event Category: historical

  • Shipwrecked: A True Civil War Story

    The award-winning historian Jonathan White shares the true tale of Appleton Oaksmith, a daring sea captain, navigating the shadowy and perilous realm of blockade-running and slave-trading during the Civil War in his latest book.

  • Historic Loop Bus Tours

    The historic Anderson-Price Memorial Building was built in 1916 and is a rare example of early 20th century architecture that has survived with few changes to its original appearance. It remains a community resource as designated by its founders and has recently been renovated inside and out. For more information, please visit the website.

  • Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series

    The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series will return to Fort Mose Historic State Park, the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States. The third installment of the series will comprise five unforgettable performances by some of the most recognized jazz, blues, R&B, and soul artists…

  • Speedweeks & Daytona 500

    Historic performances, spectacular finishes and amazing memories await you during DAYTONA Speedweeks and DAYTONA 500 – an experience you will never forget! For more information, please visit the website.

  • African American Exhibits and Films

    Throughout the year and in honor of Black History Month in February, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and Jamestown Settlement presents gallery exhibits, films, and educational programs that recount the experiences of Africans and African Americans in early America.