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Karpeles Manuscript Library

Jacksonville, Florida

Art

Includes documents and manuscripts such as: the proposal draft of the United States Bill of Rights; The Emancipation Proclamation Amendment to the United States Constitution; and original drafts of the National Constitutions of France, Spain and Mexico; Scientific manuscripts including Descarte and Kepler; Historical documents including Pope Lucius' Proclomation of the Sacred Duties of the Knights of the Holy Crusades; and similar monumental documents in literature, history, exploration, and art. Exhibits change quarterly. Also, children's program includes over 20 theme rooms for future career exploration and play, for young children.

Art, History

To promote the humanities, art and history of the Florida Keys by educating the public, and by collecting, preserving and exhibiting significant art, artifacts and historical properties.

Archaeology, Art, Botanical Garden, History

The Koreshan Unity is a National Register District containing 11 buildings c.1882-1920. The remnant of a utopian commune, the settlement is within Koreshan State Park between Fort Myers & Naples.