John James Audubon was a naturalist and painter best known for his detailed illustrations of birds in their natural habitats. His landmark work, The Birds of America, remains one of the most celebrated ornithological books ever created.
Henry Flagler was an American industrialist and a key figure in the development of Florida’s east coast, founding cities and building luxury hotels. He co-founded Standard Oil with John D. Rockefeller before turning his efforts to expanding Florida’s railway system, which transformed the state’s economy and tourism.
Osceola was a leader of the Seminole people who played a major role in resisting U.S. efforts to remove his tribe from Florida during the Second Seminole War. Known for his courage and leadership, he became a symbol of Native American resistance before his capture in 1837.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas was an American journalist, author, and conservationist best known for her work protecting the Florida Everglades. She wrote The Everglades: River of Grass (1947), which helped change public perception of the Everglades from a useless swamp to a vital ecosystem.
