National Florida Day
Starting the week of Independence Day and ending with Hawaii. We feature a small portion of each states' past, foods, and the people who make up the state. Several states have their own state celebrations. There's so much more to explore that we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
The Sunshine State is home to the country's oldest established city. With more than 400 years of history, St. Augustine's streets and colonial architecture have tales to tell. Visit the city and walk in the same footsteps as 16th-century bishops, ponder pirates' escapades, the whereabouts of missing gold, and learn about European settlers' lives.
After the end of the French and Indian War in 1763, East and West Florida became the 14th and 15th British Colonies. The French and Indian War ended in 1763. However, The Treaty of Paris in 1783, after the conclusion of the American Revolutionary War, returned Florida to Spain.
Through two deals: The Louisianna Purchase in 1803 brought East Florida with it (but not without exception from the French) and a United States intervention in an 1812 rebellion in West Florida that led to West Florida's incorporation of the Mississippi Territory, causing West Florida to join the Mississippi Territory. On March 3, 1845, Florida joined the Union. 1845.
Sun and space
It should be no surprise that Floridian John Gorrie introduced refrigeration and air conditioning to the world in 1851 with an average high temperature of 79.5°F. Sunblock's invention, as well as partially cloudy to sunny days, would be a must. Benjamin Green, a Budapest born pharmacist, invented a sunscreen in 1944 that later became a tanning lotion called Coppertone.
The Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County's home has come a long way from its first launch in 1950. Cape Canaveral continues missions well into the future, from Appollo missions to Hubble Telescopes and Mars Rovers. SpaceX launches are among the commercial ventures on display, including commercial ventures.
More than enough to do and see in Florida is available. The Sunshine State's open spaces and sunny faces require more than one visit, from man-made worlds and relaxing beaches to long, colorful and intricate history. From man-made worlds and relaxing beaches to long, colorful and intricate history, the Sunshine State's open spaces and sunny faces require more than one visit.
