Posts in History Lessons
Celebrate Memorial Day in Jacksonville, Florida

Memorial Day is an American holiday that takes place on the last Monday of May and honors the U.S. military personnel who have died serving in the United States armed forces. This year, Memorial Day takes place on Monday, May 30th, and there are plenty of ways to honor this day while spending time with friends and family.

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Ultimate Jacksonville Playlist

Jacksonville is often credited as being the birthplace of Southern Rock music, and this title is celebrated through music festivals such as Springing the Blues and the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. But, did you know that Jacksonville actually got its reputation in music because it was the home of many famous artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, 38 Special, and Limp Bizkit?

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Florida vs. Georgia: The History of the Game

Oranges or Peaches? Palm trees or Pines? Albert or Uga? Gainesville or Athens? If you’ve spent any time in the southeast you know you have to pick a side in one of the fiercest college football rivalries this side of the Mason-Dixon…

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Things to Do This Fall in Fernandina Beach

With fall right around the corner, there’s no better time to start planning which events to enjoy as the weather begins to cool. Fernandina Beach has many exciting events for everyone to kick off the fall season! From great food, live music, 5k races, and supporting good causes, there is something for everyone.

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The History of the Poke Bowl

Did you know that poke bowls oriented from Hawaii? In fact, native Polynesians made the seafood dish with raw beef fish, seasoned with sea salt and seaweed, and topped with crushed coconut. Today, it is a fan favorite in restaurants, and can be served in a variety of different ways. Learn more about story of the poke bowl!

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