The 155-year-old Edward Waters College — Florida’s first historically black college — recently achieved University status. Take a trip seven decades back in history…
City to Commemorate Bicentennial in 2022
How are YOU going to celebrate Jacksonville’s 200th birthday? You can brand an event as a bicentennial event, become a Bicentennial Sponsor, donate in-kind goods and services, volunteer and more.
Social media post leads volunteer to research family ties to Facebook commenter
A Facebook post by JHS Senior Archivist Mitch Hemann on the 120th anniversary of the Great Fire led to a comment which, in turn, led volunteer Nancy Gandy on a hunt for a family tie.
Merrill House Museum gets a little facelift
The Jacksonville Historical Society will soon be opening the Merrill House Museum for tours. Read more for details on this fascinating slice of Victorian era history!
A River Runs Through It
The St. Johns River Bridge, erected in 1921, was the first to bridge the gap for vehicle traffic between Jacksonville’s north and south banks. Nicknamed the Yellow Monster for its penchant to delay traffic while stuck in the raised position, the bridge later named the Acosta Bridge recently celebrated 100 years of service. Read more about Jacksonville’s bridges…
