Q: Congratulations on the book. I must say I was skeptical, but I ordered it on the Kindle and I learned a whole lot. My big question for you is why did the colonists not actively court Florida? Why did they not move or settle in big numbers in Florida after it became British? A: […]

On this week’s Florida History Podcast we discuss Friday’s release of Rum Runners and Moonshiners of Old Florida, Volume 2. You can listen to the Florida History Podcast on Anchor (which hosts our show), Spotify, Google, Apple Podcasts, Radio Public, Breaker, Overcast, Castro or Pocket Casts. Overcast, Castro, Spotify, Radio Public and Breaker have App Store apps for free which enable you to subscribe and listen […]

In 1968, Alabama’s Democratic former Governor George Wallace who had become a national figure with his “stand in the schoolhouse door” ran for President on the ticket of the “American Independent Party.” The candidacy despite coded words like “crime,” “law breakers,” and “patriotism” was about one thing- race. Wallace had been a populist earlier in […]

In a bit of role reversal, this week I host and interview Kartik Krishnaiyer about his new book, Florida and the British Before the American Revolution. Topics discussed include a frank discussion about runaway slaves and how Florida was different than other southern colonies as well as an all encompassing discussion of the book and […]

As someone who recently completed a book on Florida History in the colonial era and is 70% done with a sequel I have some strong views on the subject of slavery and Florida. We’ve seen plenty of good national coverage of this issue regarding the “slaves acquired job skills” part which is rather embarrassing for […]

Andrew Jackson Steals Florida – an overview Florida and the Louisiana Purchase Rebellion in West Florida – US Annexation US Eyes Conquering East Florida Jackson encroaches into Florida in 1814 Andrew Jackson Invades Florida Diplomacy and Controversy Around Jackson’s Invasion Jackson Governs Florida and Loose Ends You can listen to the Florida History Podcast on Anchor (which […]

In January 1838, two of the epic set piece battles of the Second Seminole War were fought in the same general location – Along the Loxahatchee River in what is now Jupiter Farms in Palm Beach County. This week on the Florida History Podcast we discuss both battles with Josh Liller. You can listen to […]

With the release of my new book, Florida and the British Prior to the American Revolution, I am throwing up an open thread. I’ll come back and answer any questions in a new post.

Really cool feature here that dives deep into Florida History.