Jacksonville, Florida
There are many theories as to how bunnies became associated with Easter — like the supposed Anglo-Saxon goddess who turned an egg-laying bird into a rabbit, or how Neolithic communities in Europe buried hares in religious rituals. What is known is that by the 1600s, English hunters Read More …
The next time you pop some jelly beans into your mouth, you may want to take a moment to appreciate just how much effort goes into producing these bite-sized delights. As explained by industry giant Jelly Belly, the process begins by heating a sugar, cornstarch, Read More …
On April 1, 1996, the fast-food chain Taco Bell announced that they had acquired one of America’s most historic relics, the Liberty Bell. Taco Bell went all out by purchasing full-page advertisements in seven major local newspapers, including the Philadelphia Inquirer. In those ads, the fast-food chain announced Read More …
If you were listening to NPR’s Talk of the Nation program on April 1, 1992, then you likely heard the shock of a lifetime. During that episode, disgraced former U.S. President Richard Nixon — who had resigned the presidency in 1974 — announced that he would seek the office Read More …
On this National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor and remember the local Vietnam Veterans whose names are engraved on our Veterans Memorial Wall. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you and all the brave men and women who served during this war.
Gladesmen were husbands and sons who built small homes in the Everglades. They constructed “glade skiffs,” which were small boats that could adequately navigate through the narrow canals and waterways deep in the ‘glades. The ascent of the Gladesmen into the Everglades continued alongside the Read More …
If you have ever visited St. Augustine, you might have noticed a large concentration of Victorian era homes just southwest of recognizable landmarks like the Bridge of Lions and the Cathedral Basilica. This is Lincolnville, a historically black neighborhood in America’s oldest city. Formed by Read More …
I doubt you need any pointers on the proper way to eat a Girl Scout cookie, so while you’re dipping that delicious cookie in a cup of hot coffee, or a tall glass of cold milk, dairy, almond, or otherwise, here are some interesting tidbits Read More …
The Museum of Science & History, in partnership with the Jax Melanin Market present to you POWER, a dynamic fusion of arts, culture, and history, coinciding with the celebration of Black History Month. This program is part of MOSH’s ongoing effort to connect and engage with Jacksonville’s Read More …
Cotten’s Bar-B-Que, a beloved family-owned Jax BBQ joint, will be closing its doors permanently on Feb. 28th. In a Facebook post on Sunday, owners Fred and Yvonne Cotten announced their plans to retire and close the business at the end of the month. The restaurant, located in the heart of Read More …
When the United States won its independence from Great Britain the new country had to start from scratch with many things; its form of government, its laws, its currency, even what to call its leader. Before American independence, leaders of European countries were called kings, Read More …
The Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, about 50 miles west of Jax, hosts its annual reenactment of Florida’s largest Civil War battle, along with a full weekend’s worth of activities like period-authentic campsites and church services. The main event, the 159th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, is Read More …
Black History Month celebrations continue on Jacksonville’s Eastside Saturday, with a parade down A Philip Randolph Boulevard at noon, the Melanin Market with over 100 vendors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the HBCU Heritage Classic baseball game at 121 Financial Ballpark at 2 p.m., followed by a showing of Read More …
Do you know what all U.S. presidents have in common? National parks. The legacy of every president is preserved in national parks around the country—including the White House where so much history is made. Presidents’ Day began as a reminder of two influential leaders in Read More …
Earlier today, a pair of Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor jets from Langley Air Force Base in Virginia shot down the Chinese surveillance balloon that had been floating across the United States. A pilot fired an AIM-9 sidewinder missile with an explosive warhead into the balloon Read More …
Jacksonville’s Bob Hayes is not only the first to win both a Super Bowl and an Olympic Gold Medal, he is the only person to accomplish both. The “Bullet” won gold medals at the 1964 Summer Olympics in both the 100m and 4x100m relay, setting Read More …
Alfred L. Cralle was an African American inventor and businessman. While working as a porter in Markell Brothers drugstore and St. Charles Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa, he noticed that ice cream stuck to the spoons and ladles the servers used, and they usually had to use two hands Read More …
On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember those who lost their lives and use the lessons learned from these atrocities to strengthen the commitment to eliminate bigotry and hatred.