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​Welcome to our Resources page!
Here, you’ll find a collection of free books, films, and educational materials that help share the story of the Black Seminoles. We've made these resources easily accessible to everyone at no cost.
If you’d like to purchase any of the books listed or explore additional offerings, visit our shop:
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Books

Black Seminole Ancestors: Running to Freedom
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Black Seminole Ancestors : Running to Freedom
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The Black Seminoles: History of a Freedom-Seeking People by Kenneth W. Porter
This comprehensive work chronicles the journey of the Black Seminoles from Florida to Mexico and Texas, highlighting their resistance against slavery and their unique cultural identity.
Read or download on Internet Archive


📚More Books and Academic Studies

Seminole-Negro Indian Scouts – Fort Davis Brochure
A National Park Service publication detailing the history and contributions of the Seminole-Negro Indian Scouts in the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars.
Download the brochure
Black Seminole Indian Scouts (U.S. National Park Service)
An article exploring the integral role of Black Seminole Indian Scouts in assisting the Buffalo Soldiers during the Plains Wars.
Read the article
The History of Black Seminole Scouts: From Fort Duncan to Fort Clark
An entry from the Texas State Historical Association detailing the enlistment, military service, and challenges faced by Black Seminole scouts from 1870 to 1912.
Explore the history

Black Seminoles—Gullahs Who Escaped From Slavery
An insightful article discussing the migration of Black Seminoles from the U.S. to Mexico and their establishment of free settlements.
Download PDF from Yale Gilder Lehrman Center
Black Seminoles: The Maroons of Florida
An academic paper examining the formation of maroon communities by fugitive slaves who became part of the Seminole Confederation.
Access on ResearchGate
Black Seminole Involvement and Leadership During the Second Seminole War
A thesis analyzing the roles and leadership of Black Seminoles during the Second Seminole War, framing it as a significant slave rebellion.
Read the full thesis
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BlackSeminolesTheMaroonsofFlorida
Documentaries
If you find yourself to be more of a visual learner, here are some great documentaries and films for you to watch:

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      • 1926
  • Museum
    • Virtual Museum: Starting Point >
      • Meet the Mascogos of El Nacimiento
      • Sound of the Gullah Geechee
    • Carver School
    • Grand Opening
  • History
    • Crash Course Seminole History
    • Black Seminoles: A Historical Overview
    • 1870 to 1914: 150 Years of the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts >
      • Caesar Daniels
      • Charles Daniels
      • Elijah Daniels
      • Espetacion Barrera
      • Friday Bowlegs
      • James (Jim) Bruner
      • Harkless Bowlegs
      • Jerry Daniels
      • Joe Cook
      • Joe Coon
      • Juan Barra
      • John Bowlegs II
      • John Daniels
      • Joseph Bruner
      • Jewel Brady
      • Luce (Louis) Cassas
      • Monday Bruner
      • Peter Bruner
      • Thomas Daniels
      • Zack Bowlegs
  • Events
    • Juneteenth >
      • Juneteenth 2025
      • Juneteenth 2018
      • Juneteenth2017
      • Juneteenth 2015
      • Juneteenth 1987
    • Seminole Days >
      • Seminole Days 2022
      • Seminole Days 2019
      • Seminole Days 2017
      • Seminole Days 2016
      • Seminole Days 2015
      • Seminole Days 2014
      • Seminole Days 2013
  • Seminole Days 2025
    • Trip to Seminole Canyon
    • Meet & Greet/Lecture Series
    • Annual Parade
    • Annual Program
    • BBQ Plate Sale
    • Loteria/Mexican Bingo
    • Annual Meeting
    • Afro-Seminole Creole
    • Saturday Lecture Series
    • Booths and Vendors
    • Kids' Crafts & More
    • Sunday Cemetery Ceremony
    • Volunteers
    • Places to Stay
    • A Note About Conduct During Events
  • Lecture Archive
    • Educational Resources
  • Gift Shop
    • Membership