How Far South is Jacksonville?

Is Jacksonville really part of what’s understood to be the American South? The growth of its contemporary cities – Tampa, Orlando and Miami – focus on travel and tourism. Jacksonville has prospered on manufacturing, the military and now, medical tourism.

JHC Welcomes New Chief Development Officer

Philanthropic support helps keep the Jacksonville History Center strong. After relying on volunteers for its first 60 years, then a small staff for the next 30, the JHC welcomes its first professional development officer.