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French Heritage

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The French arrive in Florida, from Theodor de Bry, Grand Voyages

Aerial view overlooking the Fort Caroline National Memorial on Fort George Island.

Engraving of massacre at Fort Caroline.

1591

1953

1562

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Huguenot cemetery and gate to St. Augustine, Florida

Spanish slaughtering French Huguenots

Old Huguenot Cemetery, St. Augustine, Fla.

1880

1565

1949

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