The Espanola Schoolhouse, at 98 Knox Jones Ave., Bunnell was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 2020. The one room school operated from 1950 to 1957 as an elementary school and from 1958 to 1970…
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Welcome to the Flagler County Historical Society
On behalf of our Officers and Board I thank you for your support and partnership. Flagler County has a history rich in trials, tribulations, victories and successes. I encourage you to become a student of history. The lessons and patterns of the past will help to enrich your present day life and it will give you foresight into the future.
2021 Florida Historical Roundtable Meeting
Church Homecoming 2021
The Flagler Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) filmed their acceptance speech this morning at the Holden House Museum for the induction of Bunnell Suffragist Alice Scott Abbott into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame by Governor…
Post Offices of the PastFlagler County’s Expansion and Mail Delivery
Learn about the little towns and post offices that made up Flagler County more than 100 years ago.
Second Seminole Indian War: Court of Inquiry – Operations in Florida
Transcript of the 25th Congress, 2nd Session, House of Representatives, War Department with correspondence from Gen. Hernandez about the local area.
Your History Society plans, educates and preserves
History update from our President Ed Siarkowicz helped by Thomas A. Verdenius who joins us from 106 years ago! Here are some of our November activities.A Preservation SocietyZoom Speaker Series1916 Church and Women’s Voting Rights MuseumNew displays“The best history web…
1870 Itinerary from St. Augustine to Miami
From St. Augustine to New Smyrna, you have choice of three routes, (1) by land, horseback with team.
Second Seminole War (1835-1842) Fortifications in the Volusia and Flagler County AreaForts, Camps and Blockhouses
A listing that includes the name(s), years active, location (in present-day terms), and a brief history of the known fortifications that existed in the present-day Volusia and Flagler County area during the Second Seminole War.
Flagler City and the Florida Land Boom and Bust of the 1920s
The Florida Land Boom of the 1920s did not bypass Flagler County as it swept its way through the state.
Korona’s Historic St. Mary Catholic ChurchBuilt in 1914
The construction of the St. Mary Catholic Church was directed by Rev. Baczyk and built by Izydor Waszwski. Completed in 1914, the sanctuary seats 65 and the first mass was held on May 3, 1914.
Known and Suspected Prehistoric Sites in Flagler County, Florida
A list of known and suspected prehistoric sites located throughout Flagler County.