Related Links
Pensacola, and the surrounding area, has a wealth of historical resources available. On this page we have made an effort to locate information about related organizations of interest that have a web presence.
If you would like to add your link to this page, contact us.
Historic Pensacola Tours
www.historicpensacolatours.comBus and walking tours for all occasions and for all ages! Offering several touring options to popular sites throughout the region, group leaders may leave all their tour planning to Historic Pensacola Tours. This local tour company, operated by knowledgeable guides, will handle all your transportation, tour, and group needs.
National Museum of Naval Aviation
www.naval-air.orgThe National Museum of Naval Aviation is one of the three largest aviation museums in the world. The museum contains more than 150 restored aircraft as well as equipment, artifacts, and memorabilia. All of this combines to tell the story of almost nine decades of Naval, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation.
Pensacola Historical Museum
www.pensacolahistory.orgThe Pensacola Historical Museum is a facility run by the non-profit Pensacola Historical Society. The museum has a number of small exhibits that trace the history of Pensacola from its earliest times. The Society's biggest asset is its archives, housed in the Beacon building.
Pensacola Museum of Art
www.pensacolamuseumofart.orgThe Pensacola Museum of Art sponsors programs such as workshops, lectures, tours, and family days at the museum. They have a nice collection of art in several categories and rotate exhibitions regularly.
St. Michaels Cemetery
www.stmichaelscemetery.orgSt. Michael's Cemetery is an eight acre green space in the heart of Pensacola. It is one of the oldest extant cemeteries in the State of Florida, officially designated a cemetery by the Spanish government in 1807. The earliest families of Colonial Pensacola are buried within the gates. The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an archaeological site registered with the Florida State Site File.
St. Johns Historic Cemetery
www.stjohnshistoriccemetery.orgHistoric St. John's Cemetery covers 26 acres within 10 city blocks in Downtown Pensacola.
Pensacola Historic District Merchants
www.pensacolahistoricdistrictmerchants.comLocated in vibrant Downtown Pensacola, the Pensacola Historic District includes more than 20 historic buildings, dozens of locally owned restaurants and boutiques as well as cultural museums and art galleries. It is everything you want from a unique shopping experience, and much more.
UWF Archaeology Institute
www.uwf.edu/archaeologyThe UWF Archaeology Institute has conducted a number of archaeological investigations in Pensacola and the surrounding area. Check out the site for information on the archaeology program and for the latest "scoop" on the excavations they are conducting around town.
Gulf Islands National Seashore under the National Park Service
www.nps.govGulf Islands National Seashore is a park encompassing 11 separate units that stretch eastward 150 miles from West Ship Island, Mississippi, to the eastern tip of Santa Rosa Island, Florida. In the national seashore there are 19th century forts, shaded picnic areas, winding nature trails, and comfortable campgrounds. In particular, check out the information on Ft. Pickens and Ft. Barrancas.
Division of Historical Resources
www.flheritage.comThe Division of Historical Resources is part of the Florida Department of State. This site contains a wealth of information on historic preservation, Florida symbols, heritage education, archaeological research, historical markers, and folklife.
The Downtown Pensacola Improvement Board
www.downtownpensacola.comVisit Florida
www.visitflorida.comThe number one travel website and tourist information center for Florida.
