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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

Who Cares About Preservation in Jacksonville?

28 May 2024

Alan Bliss

From the CEO

Adapting an historic building to use in the 21st century is difficult and expensive, so why bother? In particular, why should any public resources go into such a project? Whether historic preservation is worthy of public support is a question... Read more...

Women’s History Month: Who Opened St. Luke’s Hospital?

7 Mar 2024

Cosette Steeves

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