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SUMMARY:Great Fire Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Presented by \nPajcic & Pajcic \n\n\n  \n    Purchase Tickets\n  \n  \n    Become a Sponsor\n  \n\nAdvance purchase required — tickets will not be available at the door. \n \nAn inaugural spring gathering marking the 125th anniversary of the Great Fire of 1901 and the spirit of renewal that followed. \n\n\n   \nThe Great Fire Gathering is supported by a grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Forever Event Fund\, est. 2015. \n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nOutdoor low country boil\nCocktail hour with passed appetizers\nOpen bar featuring a signature cocktail\, beer\, and wine\nFire pits\, live music\, and conversation\nA brief program and awards presentation\n\nVIP Experience: Arrive early for a special VIP cocktail hour curated by Manifest Distilling\, including a bourbon and whiskey tasting featuring Manifest\, local\, and national products. \nKnow Before You Go → \n\nEvent Snapshot\nDate: Friday\, May 1\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 p.m. (VIP Reception at 5:00 p.m.)\nLocation: Jacksonville History Center \nKnow Before You Go → \n\nHonoring Jacksonville’s Stewards\nThe evening will include brief remarks and the presentation of two awards recognizing Jacksonville’s spirit of renewal: \nThe Rebuilder Award\, presented this year to JWB Real Estate Capital\, honors an individual or company whose preservation or redevelopment efforts carry forward the spirit of renewal that shaped Jacksonville after the Great Fire of 1901—celebrating work that contributes to Jacksonville’s built environment and advances how the city’s spaces serve the community today and in the future. \nThe Keeper of the Flame Award\, presented to Wayne Wood\, recognizes a community member whose dedication to local history keeps Jacksonville’s stories alive for future generations. \n\n  Meet the 2026 Honorees\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\nSponsorships support the Jacksonville History Center and include recognition benefits. Sponsorship recognition will be added as commitments are confirmed. You can download a PDF of the sponsorship kit HERE. \nQuestions? Contact Maureen Natkin at maureen.natkin@jaxhistory.org or (914) 494-3345. \n \n\n  \n    Purchase Tickets\n  \n  \n    Become a Sponsor\n  \n\nAdvance purchase required — tickets will not be available at the door. \n\nEvent Leadership\nGreat Fire Gathering Committee Co-Chairs \n\n\nVeronica and Harrison Frazier \n\n\nCourtney and Matt Gumbinger \n\n\nCommittee Members \n\n\nDave and Katherine Auchter \n\n\nPat Andrews and Fred Lambrou \n\n\nDave Chauncey \n\n\nFred and Adrienne Kent \n\n\nEmily and Lawrence Lisska \n\n\nWayne Wood and Lana Shuttleworth \n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors\nWe are grateful to the generous sponsors whose support makes the Great Fire Gathering possible and helps advance the work of the Jacksonville History Center.* \nTitle Sponsor \n\n\n    \n      \n    \n  \n\nHeritage Sponsors \n\n\n    \n      \n    \n  \n\nLegacy Keeper Sponsors \n\nMatt and Karen Carlucci\n\nLawrence and Kathy Kanter\n\n \nPreserver Sponsors \n\nPat Andrews and Fred Lambrou\n\nJ.F. and Peggy Bryan\n\n \n\n \nStoryteller Sponsors \n\n\n\nJim and Lisa Bolling\nRobert and Ann Burt\n\nHoward and Nancy Dale\nTim and Paula Gaskin\nJeff and Kathy Graf\nHarrison Frazier IT Consulting\nAnn C. Hicks\nDavid and Ronnda Jamison\nJacksonville Fire Fighter Charities\n\nFred and Adrienne Kent\n\n\n\nRichard Skinner and Pattie Houlihan\n\n\n \nIn-Kind Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n*As of 4/24/2026
URL:https://jaxhistory.org/event/great-fire-gathering/
LOCATION:The Jacksonville History Center\, 318 PALMETTO ST\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Echoes of Flight
DESCRIPTION:Echoes of Flight — Cecil Field Closure and Redevelopment \nAt the 25-year anniversary of the closure of Naval Air Station Cecil Field\, educational consultant and former U.S. history teacher Gayle Garrison’s Master’s thesis focused on whether the redevelopment of Cecil Field should be considered a success…or not. Join us on Thursday\, April 16\, at the Jacksonville History Center\, for a panel discussion\, facilitated by Ms. Garrison\, on the closure and redevelopment of Cecil Field\, including saving the Chapel of the High-Speed Pass and establishing the POW/MIA Memorial and museum. \nWHERE: Jacksonville History Center\, 318 Palmetto Street\, Jacksonville\, FL 32202 \nWHEN: Thursday\, April 16\, 2026 – Social: 5:30-6 p.m. Program: 6-7 p.m. \nPRESENTER: Gayle Garrison\, Educational Consultant. Panelists include Retired Navy Captain Robert Simpson (Cecil Field Development Project Manager); Navy Captain Ed Turner (POW/MIA Cecil Field Museum Manager) and Alberta Hipps (City Councilwoman 1995-2003). \nMembers: Free; Non-members: $10 \nGet Tickets
URL:https://jaxhistory.org/event/speaker-series-april-2026/
LOCATION:The Jacksonville History Center\, 318 PALMETTO ST\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:The Gingerbread Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:The 23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza Experience will feature the beloved gingerbread exhibit—now in its new home at the Haskell Building of the Jacksonville History Center (318 Palmetto Street)—along with a holiday gift shop and special events including Kids Day and Gingerbread by Candlelight. \n \nKids Day\nSaturday\, December 13:\nA day designed especially for families! Enjoy visits with Santa\, a holiday scavenger hunt\, and family-friendly activities including face-painting and a balloon artist. Free admission for children and special giveaways throughout the day. \nReserve for Sat\, Dec 13\n \n\n \nGingerbread by Candlelight\nThursday\, December 18:\nAn after-work evening with festive ambiance and two beverages included with admission. Stroll through the gingerbread displays by candlelight\, enjoy live holiday music\, and experience the exhibit in a relaxed setting.\nTime: 5:30–7:30 p.m. \nReserve for Thu\, Dec 18\n \n\n \nAll Other Dates\nSelect a day to reserve your tickets and experience the Gingerbread Extravaganza. \nTime: Open from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. each day. \n \n\nMonday\, Dec 15\n \nTuesday\, Dec 16\n \nWednesday\, Dec 17\n \nThursday\, Dec 18\n \nFriday\, Dec 19\n \nSaturday\, Dec 20\n \nSunday\, Dec 21\n \nMonday\, Dec 22\n \nFriday\, Dec 26\n \nSaturday\, Dec 27\n \n \n\n\n \n\nMake a Donation\nYour gift helps keep this beloved community tradition shining bright—supporting the Jacksonville History Center’s mission to connect communities and strengthen citizenship through history education. \nMake a Donation \n\n\n  \n   \n   \n\n    The Jacksonville History Center is honored that the Gingerbread Extravaganza is supported by an annual grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Forever Event Fund\, est. 2015.\n   \n\n\n\n  \n   \n   \n\n    Thank you to our Military Appreciation Sponsor\, VyStar Credit Union\, for enabling free tickets for military\, first responders\, and their families.
URL:https://jaxhistory.org/event/the-gingerbread-extravaganza/
LOCATION:The Jacksonville History Center\, 318 PALMETTO ST\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Member Meeting & Program: The Jacksonville History Center
DESCRIPTION:From Casket Factory to History Center\nHow do you convert a 13\,500-square-foot factory building into an immersive and exciting museum about Jacksonville’s rich history? Join us on Thursday\, November 6 at the Haskell Building of the Jacksonville History Center to hear the story that began seven years ago with a vision\, a campaign\, and strong community support. \nAll are welcome to attend beginning with social time at 5:30 p.m. The program will follow a very brief members meeting to ratify new appointments to the Jacksonville History Center Board of Directors. Dr. Alan Bliss\, CEO\, will present the history of the Florida Casket Company building\, its recent renovation and the plans for a Jacksonville history museum\, event venue\, and archive of Jacksonville history. Guests may also tour the building. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://jaxhistory.org/event/annual-member-meeting-program-the-jacksonville-history-center/
LOCATION:The Jacksonville History Center\, 318 PALMETTO ST\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Gingerbread Builder Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza needs you! \nSign up to enter the gingerbread display competition\, but first join award-winning master builder Sara Aicher at a free workshop for gingerbread builders — whether you are a first-time builder or an old pro. \n\nLearn how to plan the layout\nGet recipes for construction gingerbread and icing\nLearn how to shape\, cut and bake gingerbread\nLearn how to create windows\, make figures from fondant and gum paste\nGet hints on how to enhance your creation\nTiny Town house templates and bases available for purchase — great for first-time builders! Includes tips\, tricks and recipes!\n\n  \nRSVP to info@jaxhistory.org \nThe Jacksonville History Center’s Gingerbread Extravaganza is supported by a grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Forever Event Fund\, est. 2015.
URL:https://jaxhistory.org/event/gingerbread-builder-workshop/
LOCATION:The Jacksonville History Center\, 318 PALMETTO ST\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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