Jacksonville, Florida
The main goal and original mission of the Durkeeville Historical Society are collecting and promoting the history of Durkeeville, a historically African American neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, and serving as a cultural literacy and resource center for all members of all the communities in Jacksonville. Read More …
To commemorate their shared history, the Florida Pharmacy Association donated their beautiful centennial plaque to the Jacksonville Public Library in a ceremony earlier today. Both the Florida Pharmacy Association and Jacksonville Public Library once occupied the Board of Trade Building on the corner of Main Read More …
The City Of Jacksonville Office of Special Events announced a new parade route for the 2020 Veterans Day Parade on November 11th at 11:00am. NEW ROUTE: Don’t miss the City of Jacksonville’s 2020 Veterans Day Parade presented by The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. Read More …
The Treaty of San Lorenzo, also known as Pickney’s Treaty, was signed on this date in 1795, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain. The treaty’s full title is Treaty of Friendship, Limits, and Navigation Between Spain and the United States. Thomas Pinckney negotiated the Read More …
Walt Disney World was officially dedicated by Roy O. Disney on this date in 1971. The October 25 dedication was the culmination of a three-day dedication ceremony, which included a 1,076-piece marching band performing down Main Street, performances by the World Symphony Orchestra, and a Read More …
Five years ago this past Tuesday evening (September 29, 2015) the cargo ship El Faro departed JAXPORT on a routine round-trip voyage to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, just north of the Bahamas, Tropical Storm Joaquin was brewing. Joaquin intensified to a Category 4 hurricane Read More …
Banned Books Week (September 27- October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community Read More …
The Columbia Restaurant opened its doors on this date in 1905. The Columbia Restaurant is the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florida, and the oldest Spanish restaurant in the United States. The restaurant, which began in Ybor City as a small sixty-seat corner café, now Read More …
Happy Rosh Hashanah to all of those who are celebrating the Jewish New Year – We hope that it brings peace, love and good health to all. L’Shanah Tovah.
Climate It’s warm year-round. The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south. The average temperature in Florida ranges from 65 to 70 degrees in the north, and from 74 to 77 degrees in the south. Ocean and Gulf temperatures can Read More …
Hurricane Dora, the first hurricane on record to make landfall on the extreme northeast coast of Florida, struck just north of St. Augustine on this date in 1964. The storm had sustained winds of 120 mph and caused five deaths and $200 million in damage. Read More …
Centennial Garden is now finished. The following are Board President Richard Ceriello’s opening statements during the dedication and ground breaking of The Centennial Garden, Saturday 07/25/20 at 8:30am. Greetings and good morning everyone and welcome to the ground breaking of Centennial Garden, here in Willow Read More …
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the constitutional right to vote in our country. Mayor Curry issued a proclamation honoring this milestone and all who fought for women’s suffrage. We encourage all citizens to honor those ideals Read More …
Yellow House launched their newest virtual exhibit with the release of the following statement. We are humbled and thrilled to launch our newest virtual exhibition…a true labor of love. Still Not About A Hotdog and a Coke is something special. With the intimate readings by Read More …
Register below to tune in live to Thursday’s 60th Commemoration of the 1960 Sit-Ins and Ax Handle Saturday. This years commemoration will be a Virtual Zoom Experience That will Be Broadcast LIVE from the 60th Commemoration in James Weldon Johnson Park. Space is limited. Register Read More …
The DeSantis administration moved Florida into Phase One on May 18, 2020. Phase One allowed Florida restaurants to operate at 50% capacity, but bars remained closed. The DeSantis administration moved Florida into Phase Two on June 5, 2020. Bars, and other vendors licensed to sell Read More …
Marriage is all the good and all the bad rolled into one lifelong journey. It takes careful intention, hard work, love, commitment and forgiveness. All this makes yearly anniversaries important to celebrate. Honor your day and the one you love with these wedding anniversary Read More …
Duval County Historic Marker Duval County was established August 12, 1822, named for Governor William Pope Duval. Inscription. Born 1784-Died 1854. Captain Mounted Rangers, War of 1812. 1813-1815, U.S. Congressman from Kentucky 1821-1822, U.S. Judge, Eastern Florida. 1822-1834, First Civil Governor of Territory of Florida. Read More …