The British Vision of Florida: The Founding Fathers and the Frontier
By Bennett Lloyd, from the Spring 2026 edition of Reflections Magazine In 1763, the British Empire finally achieved one of its long-standing goals: removal of the rival French from the great North American contest. The French and Indian War concluded in Britain’s favor, leaving it with French cessions from Quebec
Turnbull’s New Smyrna: The Rise and Fall of an 18th-Century British Settlement in Florida
By Rachel Williams The coquina foundation found at the intersection of North Riverside Drive and Washington Street in New Smyrna Beach is a relic of an 18th-century structure, often referred to as the “Old Fort Ruins” or “Turnbull Ruins.” This site holds significant historical value, as it dates back to