Learn how Black lawyers, lawmakers, and masons carved a path through slavery, Jim Crow, and civil rights struggles to become Jacksonville leaders.
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Local History
Get free online access to three local newspaper archives. Jacksonville Public Library has expanded its digital newspaper collections through NewsBank.
Recently, the Library's Special Collections department received a lovely donation of a 1939 Memories book for Stanton High School.
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.
Learn about celebrated local artist Memphis Wood. Affectionately known as Jacksonville’s “First Lady of Art,” she was a long-time resident of Mandarin.
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.
Celebrate the 126th anniversary of "Lift Every Voice and Sing at free public events February 7 - 21.
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