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New Smyrna Colony Links
FAST FACT: There are numerous descendants of the New Smyrna colony still living in Florida today. You might hear Minorcan family names like Ortagus, Arnau, Cavedo, Sequi, Usina and Carreras; an Italian name like Pacetti; or a Greek name like Papi. “Penelope” and “Cressida” in our story are Greek first names.
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Get a Glimpse!
Photos of the New Smyrna waterfront taken from the tour boat
Historical Highlights of New Smyrna's Past
One of the best kept "secrets" in Florida is that New Smyrna is a reservoir of history encompassing thousands of years. - http://volusia.com/heritage/
Origin and Demise
The New Smyrna settlement was the product of British attempts to populate Florida with colonists who would benefit the Crown. - http://volusiahistory.com/origin.htm
Florida: As a British Colony
England was anxious to add Florida to her possessions, and easily arranged to get it from Spain in exchange for Havana, captured by the English the year before. - http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/docs/f/florbrit.htm
Florida's Sugar Industry
The first commercial production of sugar in Florida began in 1767 at New Smyrna Colony just north of the Cape. - http://aiflorida.org/sugar.html
Ethnic and Cultural Groups Recorded by the WPA in Florida
Greeks, along with Italians and Minorcans, first came to Florida in 1768, led by Dr. Andrew Turnbull. - http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/flwpahtml/ffgroups.html
United States Geography Activities
A list of activities by grade. - http://eduplace.com/monthlytheme/november/geography_activities.html
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