This version of Florida in the Civil War is on the road!
Florida in the Civil War
Although often overlooked in history books, Florida played an important role in the Civil War. Not only did the state send the largest percentage of troops to fight, but also contributed neccessary commodities to soldiers and their families throughout the South.
In Florida in the Civil War, discover how Florida overcame adversity to ship salt and beef to the Confederacy and how the state's citizens survived the Union blockade of its coastline.
Visitors can try on uniforms, hear music of the era, and listen to letters exchanged between a soldier and his wife during the war. Visitors also can make choices about difficult situations they may have faced during the Civil War period.
Florida in the Civil War
Although often overlooked in history books, Florida played an important role in the Civil War. Not only did the state send the largest percentage of troops to fight, but also contributed neccessary commodities to soldiers and their families throughout the South.In Florida in the Civil War, discover how Florida overcame adversity to ship salt and beef to the Confederacy and how the state's citizens survived the Union blockade of its coastline.
Visitors can try on uniforms, hear music of the era, and listen to letters exchanged between a soldier and his wife during the war. Visitors also can make choices about difficult situations they may have faced during the Civil War period.
Availability
Now Open
Contents
26 text and graphic panels
12 framed pieces
51 artifacts
1 large map graphic
2 lift-panel interactives
1 listening station
1 audio/video documentary
Uniform and girls' period clothing try-on area
Slave shackel try-on area
Supplementary Material
Educational Programming Resource Guide
Publicity Material
Space Requirements
750 square feet
Fees
Contact The History Center for pricing information.
Security Requirements
Moderate
Contact Information
Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator
Emilie Arnold
(407) 836-8519
Tour Itinerary
1/27/07-5/6/07 Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando, FL
6/3/09-9/15/09 Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science, Tallahassee, FL
1/13/11-4/7/11 Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa, FL
4/14/11-7/27/11 Charlotte County Historical Center, Charlotte Harbor, FL
10/4/11-1/4/12 Amelia Island Museum of History, Fernandina, FL
2/24/12-3/31/12 Flagler County Library, Palm Coast, FL
BOOKING DATES THROUGH 2015
Now Open
Contents
26 text and graphic panels
12 framed pieces
51 artifacts
1 large map graphic
2 lift-panel interactives
1 listening station
1 audio/video documentary
Uniform and girls' period clothing try-on area
Slave shackel try-on area
Supplementary Material
Educational Programming Resource Guide
Publicity Material
Space Requirements
750 square feet
Fees
Contact The History Center for pricing information.
Security Requirements
Moderate
Contact Information
Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator
Emilie Arnold
(407) 836-8519
Tour Itinerary
1/27/07-5/6/07 Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando, FL
6/3/09-9/15/09 Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science, Tallahassee, FL
1/13/11-4/7/11 Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa, FL
4/14/11-7/27/11 Charlotte County Historical Center, Charlotte Harbor, FL
10/4/11-1/4/12 Amelia Island Museum of History, Fernandina, FL
2/24/12-3/31/12 Flagler County Library, Palm Coast, FL
BOOKING DATES THROUGH 2015