Expedition: Dinosaur, Rise of the Mammals opens at MOSH on May 12
- May 10, 2023
Expedition: Dinosaur, Rise of the Mammals opens at MOSH on May 12Turn back the clock to the Cretaceous Period, 66 million years ago, when dinosaurs ruled the earthJacksonville, Fla. — May 09, 2023 â...
A Guide to Jacksonville's Skyscrapers
- September 3, 2022
photo credit: @shanerohue In honor of National Skyscraper Day, we put together a guide to Downtown Jacksonville's skyscrapers that make our skyline beautiful and unique. Enjoy these fun fa...
The Brumos Collection - A Jax hidden gem
- April 12, 2022
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The people of our city are always looking for new things to do, places to go, things to see. What if I told you that tucked back on San Pablo Road, Jacksonville was hiding a top-20 collec...
Black History Month: Fort Caroline & Ribault High School
- March 1, 2022
Similarly to the 2016 Obama administration, we would like to take a moment and recognize Jean Ribault Senior High School as we approach the start of the March Madness season. Ribault High (as it has c...
Black History Month: Astounding Public Servants (Navy)
- February 28, 2022
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Jacksonville is home to the largest navy base in the Southeast region, and we are greatly appreciative of those that serve to protect our country. In honor of Black History Month, we would like to spo...
Black History Month: Brewster Hospital-Jacksonville’s First Hospital for African Americans
- February 23, 2022
When one thinks of the last name Emerson, Ralph Waldo Emerson is easily one of the most commonly studied individuals in school curriculums. However, in relation to Jacksonville’s history, his co...
Black History Month: LaVilla-Harlem of the South
- February 22, 2022
Before Jacksonville became the largest city (landmass) in the United States, it was divided into several smaller suburbs including the area known as LaVilla. LaVilla was first settled in ...
Black History Month: Holley’s BBQ- The Inventor of the Curly Fry
- February 18, 2022
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When describing the American South, it is impossible to not mention the influence of barbecue culture. During a hot summer day, there are few better feelings than gathering with a group o...
Black History Month: Murals & Their Significance
- February 15, 2022
Murals and street art have decorated the walls of big cities around the United States for decades now, and Jacksonville is no exception. Thanks to the Black Mural Map and other organizati...
Black History Month: Dr. Arnett Girardeau, Sr.
- February 15, 2022
The political arena of Jacksonville has created champions of local and state policy for 200 years now. When considering whom to recognize as a pioneer for Black politicians in our city, Dr...