THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. This special speaker series is part of the Timucuan Preserve's Year of Remembrance events. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans forcibly brought to Virginia. While Spanish explorers had previously brought enslaved people to what became the United States, it was the arrival of the first enslaved ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. This special speaker series is part of the Timucuan Preserve's Year of Remembrance events. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans forcibly brought to Virginia. While Spanish explorers had previously brought enslaved people to what became the United States, it was the arrival of the first enslaved ... Read more
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Join the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve's cultural resource team as they take you behind the scenes at Kingsley Plantation to discuss how the park is preserving our cultural heritage for future generations. Space is limited. Call 904-251-3537 for reservations. These special tours are part of our Year of Rememberance events. ... Read more
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Join the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve's cultural resource team as they take you behind the scenes at Kingsley Plantation to discuss how the park is preserving our cultural heritage for future generations. Space is limited. Call 904-251-3537 for reservations. These special tours are part of our Year of Rememberance events. ... Read more
RESCHEDULED TO 4/29/20 AS A VIRTUAL HIKE. Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with AARP Jacksonville, is hosting monthly Wednesday walks in Jacksonville’s parks and preserves. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans brought to the U.S. Join the National Park Service for a tour of the Planter’s House, the slave cabins, ... Read more
RESCHEDULED TO 4/29/20 AS A VIRTUAL HIKE. Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with AARP Jacksonville, is hosting monthly Wednesday walks in Jacksonville’s parks and preserves. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans brought to the U.S. Join the National Park Service for a tour of the Planter’s House, the slave cabins, ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Learn about the cultural aspects of the Timucua natives such as hunting methods, food, clothing, and shelter at this activity presented by the National Park Service Timucuan Preserve and held as part of our 20th anniversary exhibition at MOSH. Thank you to Berry & Co. Real Estate for sponsoring the engagement ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Learn about the cultural aspects of the Timucua natives such as hunting methods, food, clothing, and shelter at this activity presented by the National Park Service Timucuan Preserve and held as part of our 20th anniversary exhibition at MOSH. Thank you to Berry & Co. Real Estate for sponsoring the engagement ... Read more
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Join us for the annual Explore the Outdoors: World Migratory Bird Day featuring a variety of hands-on activities focusing on migratory birds and their protected habitat in Northeast Florida. By making changes individually and within our communities, we can make a difference in the fight against plastic pollution, improving habitat ... Read more
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Join us for the annual Explore the Outdoors: World Migratory Bird Day featuring a variety of hands-on activities focusing on migratory birds and their protected habitat in Northeast Florida. By making changes individually and within our communities, we can make a difference in the fight against plastic pollution, improving habitat ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Head over to Camp Milton Historic Preserve for this free event featuring daily battle reenactments, historical activities and more. Watch 1864 Jacksonville come to life with scripted scenarios and first-person reenactments of skirmishes, raids and civilian town life. Pack a picnic lunch and plan to stay a while!
Have your kids celebrate National Park week with the Junior Ranger program at Fort Caroline National Memorial. Details to come.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Head over to Camp Milton Historic Preserve for this free event featuring daily battle reenactments, historical activities and more. Watch 1864 Jacksonville come to life with scripted scenarios and first-person reenactments of skirmishes, raids and civilian town life. Pack a picnic lunch and plan to stay a while!
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Head over to Camp Milton Historic Preserve for this free event featuring daily battle reenactments, historical activities and more. Watch 1864 Jacksonville come to life with scripted scenarios and first-person reenactments of skirmishes, raids and civilian town life. Pack a picnic lunch and plan to stay a while!
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Head over to Camp Milton Historic Preserve for this free event featuring daily battle reenactments, historical activities and more. Watch 1864 Jacksonville come to life with scripted scenarios and first-person reenactments of skirmishes, raids and civilian town life. Pack a picnic lunch and plan to stay a while!
NOW A VIRTUAL HIKE USING ZOOM. Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with AARP Jacksonville, is hosting monthly Wednesday walks in Jacksonville’s parks and preserves. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans brought to the U.S. Join the National Park Service for a tour of the Planter’s House, the slave cabins, and ... Read more
NOW A VIRTUAL HIKE USING ZOOM. Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with AARP Jacksonville, is hosting monthly Wednesday walks in Jacksonville’s parks and preserves. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans brought to the U.S. Join the National Park Service for a tour of the Planter’s House, the slave cabins, and ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Local history will come alive at Fort Caroline National Memorial from 10 AM to 3 PM during the annual commemoration of the French naval expedition that landed along the banks of the St. Johns River in the 16th century. On May 1, 1562, Captain Jean Ribault, along with several ships, landed ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Local history will come alive at Fort Caroline National Memorial from 10 AM to 3 PM during the annual commemoration of the French naval expedition that landed along the banks of the St. Johns River in the 16th century. On May 1, 1562, Captain Jean Ribault, along with several ships, landed ... Read more