January 2020
The History of the Insurance Industry in Jacksonville
Insurance Executive J. F. Bryan IV will recount Jacksonville's role in the rapid growth of the life insurance industry during the 20th century, resulting in the nickname "The Hartford of the South."
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CANCELED: Speaker Series: Remarkable Women in North Florida History
This event has been canceled due to precautions around COVID-19.
Find out more »May 2020
The Great Fire Run
It's time to light a fire under your feet and join The Great Fire Run, sponsored by and benefiting the Jacksonville Historical Society. The 5K run follows the boundary of the Great Fire of 1901, which destroyed over 2,000 homes in a 146-block area of downtown Jacksonville. Family-friendly activities follow the race and a 1-mile run, at Old St. Andrew's Church, 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.
Find out more »December 2020
Gingerbread Extravaganza
The Gingerbread Extravaganza Experience The Jacksonville Historical Society will host the 18th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza in a manner which will ensure the health safety of its visitors (see floor plan below). The event will include the traditional exhibit at Old St. Andrew’s Church as well as a video on YouTube, plus an online silent auction, a quilt raffle, online contests to vote for your favorite display and tree, a holiday gift shop (with many items also available in our online bookstore) and a…
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