Explore 450 Years of History
Consider yourself a history buff? Do you revel in the smallest battle details? Maybe you know your Navy Hellcat from its brother Bearcat and Wildcat. Or it might be that you're simply a student of life – curious about local architecture, museums, and cultural influences.
Regardless of where your love of history falls, Pensacola offers centuries of stories and sites to explore. Select one of the options below to learn more.
Historic Sites to Visit
Fort Pickens — Gulf Islands National Seashore
1400 Fort Pickens Road Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 (850) 934-2600
Fort Barrancas (Gulf Islands National Seashore)
3182 Taylor Rd Pensacola, FL 32508 (850) 934-2600
Naval Live Oaks — Gulf Islands National Seashore
1801 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 (850) 934-2600
History Museums
Experience hands-on history at the National Naval Aviation Museum located on board NAS Pensacola. See more than 4,000 artifacts and over 150 beautifully restored aircraft.
Historic Pensacola's flagship museum, is housed in the three-story Mediterranean Revival architecture of the former Pensacola City Hall and was built in 1907.
Play through Pensacola's 450-year history at this museum geared for kids, and designed to have interactive, imaginative, and educational play for all ages.
History-Related Activities
History Articles
From haunted lighthouses to five flags, find local insight and behind-the-scenes tips into all things history.
History-centric Happenings
Here are a few events that may appeal to the historian in you. Be sure to view our full calendar so you don't miss a thing!
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