Discover the rich local history of “The Fourteenth Colony”

History is often told through the lens of the “Thirteen Colonies,” but what about the one that stayed loyal to the British Crown? You can learn about the often forgotten history of The Fourteenth Colony.

Join a fascinating journey back to the Revolutionary era with acclaimed historian and author Mike Bunn! Mike will be diving into the gripping history of British West Florida—a frontier province that once stretched from the Mississippi River to the Apalachicola.

  • Event Details:
  • Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
  • Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
  • Location: Cox-Deasy Cottage
  • Admission: * $10 for Non-HMPS Members/ FREE for HMPS Members!
  • Get advance tickets here.

About the Book: ‘Fourteenth Colony’

In his award-winning book, Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America’s Revolutionary Era, Mike Bunn sheds light on a dramatic and often overlooked chapter of our local heritage. From its acquisition in 1763 to the intense Spanish invasion during the Revolutionary War, Bunn brings to life the stories of the settlers, soldiers, and Native Americans who shaped the Gulf South…

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