Jacksonville's Bicentennial

The Jacksonville Historical Society and the City of Jacksonville invite you to the city’s 200th

Posted onMay 31, 2022June 9, 2022AuthorJax Examiner

Wow! In less than two weeks we hope you’ll be joining the Jacksonville Historical Society and the City of Jacksonville at the biggest birthday party ever! We hope you will be as excited to attend as we are to share Jacksonville’s history from James Weldon Read More …

The city of Jacksonville has big plans for its 200th anniversary this summer.

Posted onApril 10, 2022April 10, 2022AuthorJax Examiner

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 …

Jacksonville Aviation Authority and Haskell sponsor display at JIA

Posted onJanuary 2, 2022January 8, 2022AuthorJax Examiner

All visitors to Jacksonville International Airport will know it’s Jacksonville’s Bicentennial year thanks to, Jacksonville Aviation Authority and Haskell, sponsors of this lovely display in the Welcome Center.