Local History

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.

The Friends of Brentwood Library, Inc. and its founder and matriarch, Sharon Coon, invite you to celebrate the 125th anniversary of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at free, public events February 12-16, 2025, at the Conference Center at Main Library and in other venues throughout Jacksonville. Part of a nation-wide tribute, it honors the roots of the "Black National Anthem" in the city where it was created.

Jacksonville Public Library is commemorating the 75th anniversary of San Marco Branch Library with a series of public programs focused on the past, present and future of the neighborhood. This year-long celebration of the San Marco community, its residents and their library officially kicks off this January!

We are celebrating the 75th anniversary of San Marco Branch Library with a series of public programs and an open call for photos and other memories.