If you’re on Facebook and you love the history of Florida through photographs, then you have probably heard of the Facebook Group “Florida: A History in Pictures.” Started years ago, by Jeff Davies and Mike McGinness group members are asked to share photos of Florida from when the camera was invented until just before Walt Disney arrived. The group has grown to over 200,000 members today with photos being shared every day.

In 2022 Jeff and Mike wanted to find a way to thank the group members for their continued support and decided to write a book. "Florida: A History in Pictures" was published in September and includes photos from historical institutions, including the Matheson History Museum, and personal photos from the group’s members.

This event was sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville/Alachua County, FL and by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of the Arts and Culture, and the State of Florida.

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