Welcoming Haskell as Our Newsletter Sponsor
The Jacksonville History Center is pleased to welcome Haskell as the sponsor of its monthly newsletter.
Gingerbread Extravaganza 2025 Draws Crowd to New Location
It’s a wrap! The 23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza ran for 11 days in December 2025, welcoming over 3,000 visitors to the new Jacksonville History Center.
Gingerbread Extravaganza: How to Build a Better House
It’s beginning to look a lot like Gingerbread Extravaganza! Attend a free gingerbread builder workshop for professional tips!
JHC Board Welcomes New Director: Courtney Gumbinger
Courtney Gumbinger, tourism professional, was welcomed to the Jacksonville History Center’s Board of Directors as its newest member.
History Fair Showcases New History Center
The 3rd Annual History Fair draws exhibitors, visitors…and antique cars…to first public event in the newly-renovated Jacksonville History Center.
A Tale of Two Plots
The devasting Great Fire of May 3, 1901, became a showcase of the courage and resilience of Jacksonville’s citizens, who began the city’s rebirth the next day. Eight months later, the Windsor Hotel re-opened.
JHC Board Welcomes New Director: Nancy Broner
Nancy Broner, former Duval County School Board member and former OneJax executive director, joins Jacksonville History Center Board of Directors, bringing experience in governance, communications, and strategic planning to the JHC Board.
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.
News & Notes
Local author/historian Wayne Wood and photographer Mark Krancer (right) flank Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd at the Florida Preservation Awards. Just one piece of News & Notes…
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.