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It been said that during its long history Florida has flown the flags of five nations. One of those nations was Spain, and it's flag actually flew over Florida twice. The first Spanish period (1565-1763) and the Second Spanish Period (1783-1821). The two Spanish periods were broken up by a brief 20 year span when Florida was under British rule while Florida's neighbors, the 13 original colonies, were declaring their independence from the King.

In this episode, we will take a look at what was happening in Florida during it's time as a Spanish territory, and how Spain's claim to the sunshine state eventually came to an end.

Florida is a land surrounded by water. Water has played a key role in the development of Florida throughout it's history and the artifacts and structures left in and around waterways help tell the story of the history of Florida.

In this episode we talk to a number of historians and archaeologist about the things we can learn about Florida's past buy exploring it's many waterways.

To learn more:

• Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail
• Underwater Archaeology
• Collections and Conservation

As America approaches a significant birthday, all 50 states are planning events and activities to commemorate the semiquincentennial.

In this episode, we take a look at some of the past, present, and future aspects of Florida's role in the creation and celebration of America over the last 250 years.

You can view images of some of the artifacts from the Centennial and Bicentennial celebrations here.

https://dos.fl.gov/unsealed-podcast/unsealed-podcast/season-two/americas-250/artifacts/

In this special episode celebrating Tallahassee's Bicentennial, we will explore some Florida history, as well as hear from some Department of State employees who helped to recreate a piece of the past.

First up, Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Assistant Director of the Division of Historical Resources, John Grandage, discuss Florida's Territorial Period and some of the events leading up statehood and the establishment of Tallahassee as the state capital. Then host Elizabeth Johnson chats with Museum of Florida History Artisan Conrad Brayman and Museum Educator Brennan Jammer about the creation of a model of Florida's first log cabin capitol building.

Join us as Maria Matthews, Director of the Division of Elections, shares insights into how the Division provides administrative support to the Secretary of State, Florida's Chief Election Officer, to ensure that Florida has fair and accurate elections.

Join us as Photographic Archivist Adam Watson tells us a bit about the the Florida Photographic Collection housed within the State Archives of Florida.

The Photographic Collection visually documents the people, places and events that have contributed to the Florida's history and development from the mid-15th century to the present. Comprised of approximately 1.5 million still images and over 7,000 movies and video tapes, it's the largest and most comprehensive collection of Florida-related images in existence.

In this episode, Alissa Lotane, Director of the Division of Historical Resources and Florida's State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) joins us to discuss how the Department of State helps to direct historic preservation efforts throughout the state.

In cooperation with state and federal agencies, local governments, private organizations, and individuals, the Division of Historical Resources protects and promotes Florida's historical and archaeological resources, helps to preserve and maintain Florida's historic buildings and archaeological sites, and coordinates outreach programs such as the State Historical Markers program and the Florida Main Street program.

In this episode we're joined by Secretary of State Cord Byrd, and Amy Johnson, Florida's State Librarian. We'll discuss the various parts of the Division of Library and Information Services, focusing on the roles they play, the records they keep, and the resources they offer.

In this episode we're joined by Secretary of State Cord Byrd, and Ryan Duggins, State Underwater Archaeologist and Underwater Archaeology Supervisor. We will discuss the unique challenges faced by archeologists in Florida as they try to explore the historical record of a state on a peninsula, surrounded by saltwater, and filled with lakes, rivers, springs.

In this episode Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Archives Historian Matthew Storey join us to discuss the Department's role as the state's record keeper and various ways that these records are both preserved for and made available to the people of the state of Florida.