The Jacksonville Historical Society (JHS), founded in 1929, is the oldest and most comprehensive historical organization in Jacksonville, Florida. Dedicated to strengthening citizenship and preserving the city's rich heritage, JHS engages and educates citizens through a range of programs and initiatives.

As the principal citywide history resource, JHS offers educational programming, public lectures, and partnerships with arts and history organizations, libraries, and schools. They also promote heritage tourism to share Jacksonville's story with the world.

To support historic preservation, JHS advocates for the importance of preserving historic places and promotes adaptive reuse to stimulate economic development. Additionally, JHS raises funds for the restoration of Jacksonville landmarks and maintains an extensive archival repository accessible to the public.

Furthermore, JHS provides speakers for various organizations, schools, and churches, and leads walking tours to explore Jacksonville's historic sites. They also place historic site markers throughout the city to commemorate its rich history.

With a dedicated team and a century of experience, the Jacksonville Historical Society is committed to preserving and sharing the stories of Jacksonville's past for present and future generations. Contact them at the Old St. Luke's Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida for more information.