History Links

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Organizations and Resources

City Name Origins
Find out how historians believe Pensacola got its name.

Civil War Soldiers Museum
Pensacola was briefly occupied by the Confederacy during the Civil War -- learn more about that period of history here.

Fort Pickens
Learn more about this historic fort, where Native American leader Geronimo was once held prisoner.

Historic Pensacola and the T.T. Wentworth Museum
These state-run facilities feature authentic homes, clothing and other displays from Pensacola's past.

Pensacola Archeology Lab
Information about key archeological sites, current digs and Pensacola history.

Pensacola History Museum
Travel back to the early days of Pensacola, settled more than 300 years ago and occupied by Spain, France, Britain and the Confederacy before joining the U.S.

Port of Pensacola History
Follow the development of Pensacola's main port from its early days.

Sites to Explore

Pensacola Lighthouse
This landmark near the Naval Air Station has had a long history ... and is rumored to be haunted.

State of Florida Atlas
The state's guide to historic sites in Pensacola and Escambia County.