History

A branch system at what was once called The Jacksonville Free Public Library took root in November 1927 when the Wilder Park Library – deemed a necessity for City residents rather than a mere luxury – opened on the corner of Lee and Third Streets, followed by Bookmobile service in 1928.

In 1995, catastrophic winds and storm surge from Hurricane Opal ravaged the Gulf Coast and destroyed much of Panama City’s historic St.

Honoring our fallen soldiers for Memorial Day? Make sure to hang the flag correctly.

When man-made catastrophes occur, from raging fires in Northwest Florida to political unrest in the Ukraine, people everywhere want to help any way they can.

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.

Move over Yellowstone 1883, Jacksonville will celebrate its bicentennial in 2022.

The White House now decorates 41 trees, with 25 classic wreaths adoring the north and south facades.

It has embraced its reputation as America’s most haunted hotel.

20 years after the terror attacks, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum remembers the heroism, compassion and unity that arose from that tragic day.

The space race has taken new meaning with the possibility of mere mortals (albeit wealthy ones) to hop on the next flight to the edge of space, or even Mars, as a new form of tourism.