Florida Territory Bicentennial

July 17, 1821 — Spain cedes Florida to the U.S. in Pensacola

Four local historians share details of Pensacola's historic 1821 ceremony transferring Florida from Spain to the U.S.

A celebration of Florida's bicentennial will be held July 17 in downtown Pensacola.

Numerous "firsts" were recorded locally in the new American Territory of Florida.

“1821: A Pensacola Sampler” is a project that seeks to identify every person that lived in the community 200 years ago, when Florida became a U.S.…

As Women’s History Month closes and we look ahead to the July Bicentennial of Escambia County, WUWF is putting the spotlight on Marianna Bonifay. This…

A series of events and activities will take place over the next few months, as part of the 200th anniversary of Florida becoming a U.S. Territory and…