One of the joys of being an historian is discovering old documents that let us see into the past. The past is what happened. History is how we understand and explain the past, and we are constantly understanding it in new ways. Jacksonville is full of stories, which is what makes it such a fascinating place to practice history.
Nearly 5,000 visitors to the 20th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award, which (drum roll, please) goes to…
Join the Jacksonville Historical Society on Wednesday, Dec. 14 for a book signing and a behind the scenes look at the photography shot for the new Bicentennial Edition of Jacksonville’s Architectural Heritage.
Too often, discussions about race either stay at surface-level or happen only among audiences steeped in knowledge about sociology, history, systemic racism and privilege. The goal of The Race Cards is to facilitate honest, authentic discussion around race in a way that is accessible to everyone
Nearly two-thirds of Americans are homeowners, and for them, the difference between their home value and their mortgage balance is the lion’s share of what they consider their wealth. What is “redlining” and when did it begin?
