1. In 1696, Spanish explorers established a mission named Nuestra Señora de la Soledad near present-day Tallahassee, making it one of the oldest Spanish missions in Florida.

2. On June 10, 1818, Seminole Indian leaders signed the Treaty of Moultrie Creek with the United States government, which forced the Seminole to give up their lands in central Florida and move to a reservation in the southern part of the state.

3. In 1935, the St. Augustine Amphitheater was officially dedicated with a performance by the famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Today, the amphitheater hosts numerous concerts, festivals, and other events throughout the year.

4. On June 10, 1964, Civil Rights activist Andrew Young was arrested for attempting to integrate a St. Augustine motel. Young, who went on to become a congressman and the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, was one of many individuals who risked their safety and freedom to promote social justice during the Civil Rights movement.

5. In 2013, the Buena Vista Mansion in Pensacola was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Built in the 1890s, the mansion has served as a private residence, a military hospital, and a bed and breakfast over the years. Today, it is one of the most iconic landmarks in Pensacola and a popular tourist attraction.