In a major advance in genealogical research, African-Americans will be able to trace the routes of slave ships that transported 12.5 million of their ancestors from Africa as early as the 16th century. The free Internet database gives African-Americans the opportunity for the first time to explore their African heritage the way whites have long been able to chart their migration. ...more

January 7, 2009

The city's commitment to preserving its history has been recognized by first lady Laura Bush, with the designation of Tarpon Springs as one of the nation's newest Preserve America Communities. ...more

December 13, 2008

Lake Placid Middle School media specialist Nancye Starkey received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities that will make it possible for teachers and students to have access to 40 high-quality modern American art reproductions. ...more

September 19, 2008

Demirela Teljiyovic's parents risked their lives to come to America. "My mother had to live in a tree for two months," the 9-year-old said. "My parents have told me what Bosnia was like, and I've read books about it at school. ...more

June 1, 2008

Bruton Memorial Library and its support group, Friends of the Library, have received two grants, one from the Florida Humanities Council and one from the National Endowment for the Humanities. ...more

December 6, 2007