When the United States joined World War I in 1917, Florida was still a relatively small state but it was significantly impacted by the conflict.
The Florida Historical Society Thanks Our Sponsors:
Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs
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Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts
FHS Press
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The Florida Historical Society Press preserves Florida’s past through the publication of books on a wide variety of topics relating to our state’s diverse history and culture.
Florida Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities
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With funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, FHC grants primarily respond to the needs of local communities, but they often address topics of statewide interest. FHC is particularly interested in projects that are collaborative, attract diverse audiences, encourage active participation from the public, and explore humanities topics and disciplines in interesting and engaging ways.
Rossetter House Foundation
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This project is sponsored in part by The Historic Rossetter House Museum.
Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism
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This project is sponsored in part by Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism.