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.
Former Councilman joins JHS Board
William H. Bishop, AIA, was warmly welcomed to the Jacksonville Historical Society’s Board of Directors at its August 2020 meeting. Get to know Bill and why he chose to serve on the JHS Board.
Global entrepreneur, changemaker joins JHS Board
Dennis B. Whittle joins Jacksonville Historical Society as new member of the board of directors.
Jacksonville Historical Society supports adaptive reuse of JEA headquarters
Downtown building on Jacksonville Historical Society’s 2020 Most Endangered Historical Structures list in jeopardy of demolition.
Public education advocate joins JHS Board
The Jacksonville Historical Society welcomes Kristanna Broward Barnes as a new member of its Board of Directors.
Please Call Home: The Music That Made Southern Rock
The Jacksonville Historical Society and aficionados of music genres rooted in Northeast Florida, particularly Jacksonville, have taken on an ambitious and alluring project that is sure to draw bands and musicians to perform at a new venue in 2021.
JHS welcomes new board member
Fourth-generation Jacksonvillian G. David Auchter IV joins Jacksonville Historical Society’s board of directors.
DAR Jacksonville honored for 125th anniversary
Congratulations to Daughters of the American Revolution’s “Mother Chapter of the State of Florida”!