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Local History

Pascua Florida Day Marks Historic Landing and Christian Roots of Florida’s Founding

BREVARD HISTORY — April 2 marks Pascua Florida Day, a little-known Florida observance tied directly to the Easter season and the Christian roots of the land we now call home. Established as an official holiday by the Florida Legislature in 1953, Pascua Florida commemorates the arrival of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce

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Before Titusville: The Legacy of LaGrange Community Church

Claims to the “oldest church” can be difficult to stake. Are we talking about the oldest church building? Or maybe the oldest congregation? Or perhaps the oldest continuing congregation? In the case of LaGrange Community Church in Titusville, the Brevard County Historical Commission was satisfied to certify it as “the

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Local Easter History: Ponce de León Lands in Brevard in 1513

In addition to commemorating Christ’s resurrection, for local Brevardians, the Easter season also marks the discovery of the land we now call home.

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Historic Cabin Offers Glimpse Into Brevard’s Pioneer and Christian Roots

The Sams cabin in Merritt Island is the oldest building in Brevard County and was used for church services by early pioneers until St. Luke’s Episcopal Church was built in 1888.