Jacksonville, Florida
Two months after the end of the Civil War, federal troops arrived in Texas to ensure that Black Americans living there were released from slavery. The anniversary of their arrival — June 19th, 1865 — was commemorated as Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday last Read More …
Student archaeologists at the University of North Florida have possibly uncovered something big — both in size and in historical importance. UNF Archeology Lab Director Keith Ashley says students found evidence of a large indigenous building during a dig at Big Talbot Island State Park. It could Read More …
With the Shands Fishing Pier’s demolition set to begin Thursday, Clay County is inviting residents to share memories and pictures of the pier, which Hurricane Matthew damaged beyond repair in 2016. Send photos and remembrances to socialmedia@claycountygov.com. Officials will post their favorites on social media. Read More …
Jax Examiner wanted to wish the U.S. Army a very happy birthday today. Thank you for helping make our great country the land of the free and home of the brave for 247 years and counting! Happy Birthday, United States Army!
The Carnegie Library in Jacksonville was officially opened to the public on June 1, 1905. In May of 1901 a devastating fire destroyed most of the buildings in Jacksonville, including the city’s library. In 1902 industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie agreed to donate $50,000 toward Read More …
The Jacksonville Black Rodeo is at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center for two performances, at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday. It’s the whole rodeo experience — bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, ranch bronc, steer undecorating, barrel racing, relay races and tkids’ mutton bustin’. $22-$40.
With three major military installations, and thousands of active-duty service members, veterans, and civilian employees, there is no doubt that Jacksonville is a military town. That was further cemented this morning as Mayor Lenny Curry and members of the Veterans Council of Duval County as Read More …
Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of our country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. Veterans Day is Read More …
Old 16mm vacation films were recently discovered at a garage sale in San Jose, CA by Tim Peddy and converted to digital courtesy of The California Pioneers of Santa Clara County. It depicts a train ride from California to Florida via New York City, ultimately Read More …
JACKSONVILLE’S EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION RETURNS TO JAMES WELDON JOHNSON PARK Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, James Weldon Johnson Park and the City of Jacksonville are excited to announce the return of Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration following last year’s successful event. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 21, Read More …
March 13, 2022 falls on a Friday, which means we will once again be visited by Friday the 13th! Many associate the day with bad luck and superstitions. We’ve compiled a few facts about Friday the 13th. Just like the fear of the number 13, Read More …
The popular storytelling performance series Untold Stories returns for its third iteration with a lineup of locals spinning transformative narratives on stage at the Florida Theatre. With a diverse range of voices, tonight’s lineup includes poet Yvette Angelique, artist and activist Hope McMath and entrepreneur Yhang Quintaro, Read More …
Today, 121 years ago, around noon, Jacksonville caught fire. In 1901, Jacksonville was a city which consisted mainly of wooden buildings with wood shingled roofs. The city itself had been suffering under a prolonged drought, leaving the building exteriors across the city dry and fire-prone. Read More …
Join The Jacksonville Historical Society on Saturday, May 7th, 2022 in downtown Jacksonville for the Jacksonville Bicentennial Great Fire Run 5km. This race follows the outline of the Great Fire boundary of May 3rd, 1901. The Great Jacksonville Fire of 1901 was the largest metropolitan Read More …
Jacksonville Beach’s volunteer lifeguards are suing the city for cutting longstanding ties with them this month. The Volunteer Life Saving Corps, which worked with the city for more than 110 years, says Jax Beach violated its agreement by taking over all lifeguarding operations at the beach and Read More …
Mayor Lenny Curry along with Dr. Alan Bliss, CEO of the Jacksonville Historical Society, and Dave Chauncey, chair of the Jacksonville Historical Society Board, announced the bicentennial events set for June 11. “As we celebrate this milestone birthday, I encourage everyone to look around and Read More …
This weekend, Riverside Avondale Preservation’s annual Home Tour returns after a two-year hiatus. The 10 properties on the tour include Riverside’s oldest home, built in 1857, two churches and a renovated Spanish Mission-style bungalow. Tickets are $25 (get them here) and are good for both Read More …
Jacksonville officials are moving forward on a plan for a heritage trail in the historically African American community of LaVilla — a cultural hub once known as the Harlem of the South. The path would include historical markers at the Richmond Hotel, Old Stanton High School, Read More …