Local History

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.

The year-long celebration of San Marco Branch Library's 75th anniversary ends on November 15 with a History Chat and Time Capsule Event.

A general overview of the origins of the Black Seminoles of Florida, their impact in the Seminole Wars, and their legacy after being exiled from Florida.

As one of the pioneer folklore collectors during the first half of the 20th century, Stetson Kennedy is best known for having infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan.

The Jacksonville neighborhood of Mixon Town (originally known as West Lewisville) was first established in the late 1880s.

The collection consists of City Council meeting minutes, ordinances and resolutions, and indexes dating from the 1870s to the 1960s.

On Saturday, August 27, 1960, a violent attack against Black demonstrators occurred at sit-in protests at segregated lunch counters in Jacksonville.

Learn how and why the bioswale was installed, the challenges faced, and why these type of projects are beneficial for our river and communities.

Celebrate the 126th anniversary of "Lift Every Voice and Sing at free public events February 7 - 21.