Operation Pastorius
Under the cover of night, four Nazi spies departed from a submarine just off the coast of Florida. Upon landing, they concealed explosive materials and …
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The Many Names of Mayport and the St. Johns
The Mayport area has undergone many changes over the centuries. Even the St. Johns River, which has directly and indirectly brought about many of these …
Beaches Tidings
The Spring issue of Beaches Tidings, The Newsletter of the Beaches Museum & History Park, is now available. You will find it by following this …
75th Anniversary of the Sinking of the SS GulfAmerica
The night of April 10, 1942 started as a typical Friday night for people in the Beaches area. Jacksonville Beach was teeming with crowds kicking …
The Continental Hotel of Atlantic Beach
When Henry Flagler purchased the Jacksonville and Atlantic Railway line for the Florida East Coast Railway in 1899, he was already envisioning another addition to …
Community Leader Margaret McQueen
Margaret McQueen was a lifelong advocate for residents of the Beaches community and the first African American elected to the Jacksonville Beach City Council. …
The Ritz Chamber Players Return to the Museum
Join the Beaches Museum for an exceptional performance by the Ritz Chamber Players Tuesday, January 17 at 6 p.m. This event is free to Museum …
The Beaches Museum Announces New Staff Member
The Beaches Museum & History Park is pleased to announce the newest member of our staff, Brittany Cohill! Brittany will be assuming the role of …
Beaches Museum Chapel Spring Concert Series is Taking Shape!
The Beaches Museum is excited to announce the Beaches Museum Chapel Spring Concert Series! Come join us once a month for a delightful musical evening …
