“Third Century America” Comes to the Kennedy Space Center
By Travis Puterbaugh A recent acquisition of materials relating to life in Central Florida from the 1970s to the 1990s contained some unexpected gems, including several archival items relating to a significant exhibition at the Kennedy Space Center in 1976. Looking ahead in ’76 That year, as the United States
The Church of Iron Oak: Rooted in Brevard County
By Kelly D’Ambrosio, Digital Archivist, Orange County Regional History Center During the mid-1990s, Wiccan classes and workshops were regularly advertised in the faith section of the Brevard County newspaper, Florida Today. Interest in the religion was typically demonstrated by news outlets during October, but Brevard was home to local groups
Pat O’Hare: Shaping Cocoa Beach Surf History
By Jeremy Hileman, Assistant Curator Positioned at the midpoint of Florida’s Atlantic Coast, Cocoa Beach has long been synonymous with surfing. The city’s reputation has attracted seasoned professionals and novices alike, with the beach’s warm water and mild waves making it an excellent spot to learn the sport. By the
Rosa Lee Jones: The Mother of Cocoa
By Marissa Bellenger, HERstory: Women in History Intern at the History Center for fall 2022 The Space Coast certainly has its share of significant history, including notable women, but you may not have heard of one of the most remarkable: Rosa Lee Jones. Her life was dedicated to activism and