History Chat

Learn how Black lawyers, lawmakers, and masons carved a path through slavery, Jim Crow, and civil rights struggles to become Jacksonville leaders.

Stanton gives a pictorial history of the buildings, faculty, student life, and traditions that have left an indelible mark on African American life in Jacksonville.

At our 2026 Conservation Series kick off, learn how North Florida Land Trust uses land acquisition and restoration to conserve irreplaceable land.

Dr. Wayne Wood joins us this April to tell the remarkable story of the sculptor who created the statue 'Life" in Jacksonville's Memorial Park.

Spires in the Sun author Jonathan Rich discusses the history and people behind the oldest surviving wood-frame Episcopal churches in Florida.

An eight-part "Conservation Series' with free programs to help residents better understand environmental issues affecting life in Northeast Florida.

Learn about celebrated local artist Memphis Wood. Affectionately known as Jacksonville’s “First Lady of Art,” she was a long-time resident of Mandarin.

Mapping Our Past returns Jan. 17 with two guest lecturers. Plus, the Great Decisions world affairs discussion program series starts Jan. 22.

During World War II, two 2nd Lieutenants disobeyed orders and flew 180 miles off course to meet their untimely deaths in Riverside. Hear their story.

Meet and learn from published authors, master gardeners, small business experts, and other curious people, just like you with adult programs at your Library!