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Like Father, Like Son

1 Feb 2025

Nancy Gandy

From the Merrill House Museum

In addition to the 82 Liberty Ships built during World War II by the St. Johns River Shipbuilding Company, operated under contract by Merrill-Stevens Dry Dock & Repair, the Jacksonville-based firm also repaired or converted more than 1,000 ships for the government.

The Jacksonville History Center Archive

1 Feb 2025

Erin Mustard

From the Archive

Two hundred years of Jacksonville history can be found in the archives at the Jacksonville History Center, staffed by skilled archivists eager to share the treasures in documents, photographs, books, and items that tell Jacksonville’s story.

What’s Wrong with T. Frederick Davis?

1 Feb 2025

Alan Bliss

From the CEO

The account of Jacksonville history, as written by T. Frederick Davis, a weatherman and insurance agent, are based on being a “man of his time.” A History of Jacksonville is a resource, but also an artifact.

How Far South is Jacksonville?

1 Jan 2025

Alan Bliss

From the CEO

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

1 Jan 2025

Kate Hallock

JHC News

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.

A Place Worthy of Your Citizenship

4 Sep 2024

Alan Bliss

From the CEO