WELCOME TO JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Jacksonville succeeds as one of America’s prime golfing, heritage and beach
destinations. More than 20 miles of soft white sand beaches nearby provide a
backdrop for sunbathing, surfing, fishing and ... More
CULTURAL SITES
Founded in 1866,Edward Waters College was Florida's first Independent institution
of higher learning for African Americans. Ritz Theater & LaVilla Museum and
Lavilla School of the Arts ... More
RESTAURANTS and SHOPS
Jenkins Bar-B-Que specializes in rib sandwiches and double orders, while
Arielle’s Restaurant presents an upscale dining & entertainment venue and
Be The Lite Christian Bookstore has an excellent selction ... More
BEACHES and PARKS
In 1930, Al Lewis, president of the African American Insurance Company
in Jacksonville, bought 200 acres of along 13 miles of beach property as a place for "relaxation without humiliation" for his black employees - American Beach ... More
FAMILY ATTRACTIONS
Jacksonville Landing, Riverwalk, Museum of Science & History, Adventure Landing,
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, Alligator Farm, Marineland of Florida
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum ... More
GENERAL ATTRACTIONS
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville,
Florida Theatre, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts,
Budweiser Brewery Tour, SunCruz Casino, World Golf Hall of Fame ... More
BLACK GENESIS
Timucuan Indians dates back over 5,000 years in an ecological preserve just north of Jacksonville. But for American Indians everything changed in 1564 when French Huguenots arrived seeking fortune and settled at Ft Caroline, near the mouth of St Johns River. In a strange twist, free Africans accompanied Spaniards ... More
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Bethel Baptist Institutional Church was organized in 1838 for the religious
activities of Jacksonville's black community. During the Civil War,
it also served as a hospital ... More
HISTORIC SITES
In 1817, Zephaniah Kingsley purchased a heavily wooded property to raise sugar,
cotton and other cash crops. Kingsley was married to an African,
but in the twisted sense of humanity prevalent in his day ... More
OLUSTEE BATTLEFIELD
On 20 February 1864, the largest Civil War battle in Florida occurred at this site. General Truman Seymour commanded 5,500 Union forces vs. 5,000 Confederates commanded by General Joseph Finegan. Three US Colored Regiments ... More
TRIVIA and FAMOUS RESIDENTS
A. Philip Randolph, one of the greatest leaders of the Civil Rights Movement and
co-organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, was born here ... More
Thomas Dorsey
Sheila Umolu
BLACK CULTURAL TRAVEL MADE EASY