Fort New Smyrna 1836-1855

In the 1830's and 40's, Florida was not a peaceful place. As federal armies were removing Native Americans from their tribal lands, Indians retaliated by attacking local settlements. Museum Director Greg Holbrook tells us how the establishment of Fort New Smyrna brought a measure of safety to a land caught up in the chaos of the Seminole Wars. #floridahistory #history #newsmyrnabeach #militaryhistory #seminoles #nativeamericanheritage #nativeamerican #newsmyrna