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The Extraordinary Life and Tragic Death of Queen Bess

Do you know…how America’s first Black female aviatrix’ life ended in Jacksonville, Florida? Please enjoy this tale “From the Archives.”

Recent Posts: THE JACKSONVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Jacksonville has some of the oldest public school buildings in the State of Florida. Several are under consideration for renaming and public opinion swings on a wild pendulum. Jacksonville Historical Society CEO Dr. Alan Bliss shares a measured view of history.

Light a fire under your feet! Register today for the Great Fire Run!

Sign up today for the 120th Anniversary Commemoration of the Great Fire of 1901! Join us in a 5K run around the boundary of the May 3, 1901 fire that destroyed Jacksonville.

Play Ball! Treasures Uncovered in the TU Collection

The month of April heralds the opening of Major League Baseball season and to honor that great American pastime, we offer up some snippets from Jacksonville’s own teams.

April Speaker Series Educational Program

The Jacksonville Historical Society is pleased to host a presentation on the Timucua, Northeast Florida’s indigenous people, by two UNF professors. Click through to register!

Women’s History Month speaker is a real champion for women

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with a contemporary subject for our March Speaker Series program. Read more, sign up!

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