Crystal Ice House

The Crystal Icehouse served as an important part of Pensacola's Eastside Neighborhood. Following completion of the structure in 1932, the Icehouse served Pensacola households up until the 1950's.

In 1983, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic ...

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Historical Site

Florida Women's Heritage Trail

Cross Creek, the home of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (1896-1953), is where the world-famous author wrote her most popular books, "The Yearling" and "Cross Creek." Rawlings came to Cross Creek when she was 32 and drew the inspiration ...

Dr. E.S. Cobb

The Cobb Center is named after prominent Pensacola physician Dr. Eli Sanford Cobb. After graduating from medical school in Nashville, TN, Dr. Cobb moved to Pensacola and opened his medical practice in 1916.

Following the outbreak of World War I, ...

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

The shores and coastal waters at this park provide an abundance of recreational opportunities. The breathtakingly beautiful half-mile beach welcomes visitors for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and scuba diving. Beachcombing, picnicking, or just relaxing on the sand are also popular activities. ...

The H and O Cafe

In 1944, Hamp Lee and his wife Ola opened the H & O Cafe. Originally, Lee purchased the property from his brother, Tierce.

Following the purchase, Lee converted it from a dry goods store into his cafe. In 1947, Lee ...

Maclay State Gardens

Florida Women's Heritage Trail

This park was once part of a 3,760 acre hunting estate owned by Alfred B. Maclay (1871-1944), a New York financier. Maclay and his wife, Louise, designed the ornamental gardens for the property, including a Camellia Walk, ...

Fort Cooper State Park

The sparkling waters of Lake Holathlikaha were a welcome sight to sick and wounded soldiers during the Second Seminole War. In 1836, the First Georgia Battalion of Volunteers built a stockade for the soldiers resting here, enabling the Volunteers to ...

Bellevue Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science

Florida Women's Heritage Trail

Bellevue is the former home of Catherine Daingerfield Willis Gray Murat (1803-1867),great-grandniece of George Washington, widow of Achille Murat, Prince of Naples and nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Catherine bought the modest story-and-a-half house and 520 acres of ...

Forest Capital Museum State Park

The importance of forestry in Florida dates back to the early 1800s. The museum celebrates the heritage of Florida's forest industry. The heart of the museum is dedicated to longleaf pines and the 5,000 products manufactured from them.

The 50-plus-year-old ...

Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James House

General Daniel Chappie James, Jr., a native Pensacolian, became the first African American to earn the rank of Four-star general.

His education began in a private school house next to his home. His Mother, Mrs. Lillie James, served as his ...