A1A Short Survey of Historic Discovery

Your views on your interest in local history are important. Measuring the public interest in local history gives direction to what stories should be written, what exhibits should be built, and many other resources that could be developed. Please consider the following options and let me know what interests you have.

Historically yours,

Ray Osborne

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Indicate your level of interest in local history

HistorianArchaeologistArchivistStudentHistory Buff (Florida Resident)History Buff (Florida Winter Resident)History Buff (Non-Florida Resident)Descendant

What activities do you like to associate with your interest in local history?

Visiting indoor museumsVisiting outdoor historical sites, markers, parksVolunteering for archaeological workAttending history-related seminarsReenactments and period attireGeocaching with a historical themeArmchair activities, reading, watching History channel,Social media activities with history, Facebook, etcInternet research

Choose your topics of interest in history

ArchaeologyNative CulturesThe Age of Exploration up to 1600The First Spanish colonial period 1565-1763The British period in Florida. 1763–1783The Lighthouses of FloridaThe 2nd Spanish PeriodThe US acquisition of Florida and statehoodPioneers of Florida and founding of early townsAge of SteamboatsFlorida during the Civil WarThe citrus industryPresidential visitsMaritime history including U-boats, pirates, explorers, portsTreasure and salvage storiesBattles and warfare, military, Seminole attacksFlorida during World War IIThe Gilded Age in Florida incl, Henry Flagler,The Space RaceRecreation history; surfing, golfingThe 60's to 80'sMovie history and celebrity visitsEthnic history; Afro-American, Latino etc

Indicate what geographical area you have an interest in.

Northeast FloridaNorthwest FloridaEastern Central FloridaWestern Central FloridaSoutheastern FloridaSouthwestern Florida

Indicate your age group

Up to 1616 to 1819 to 2829 to 3940-5556-6566-7575 or older

Please indicate your gender

FemaleMalePrefer not to say