Beaches Museum & History Center - Jacksonville Beach, FL
N 30° 17.308 W 081° 23.576
17R E 462212 N 3350815
The Beaches Museum & History Center is operated by the Beaches Area Historical Society at Pablo Historical Park in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, USA.
Waymark Code: WM2W9D
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2007
Views: 114
Founded in 1978 by a group of longtime local residents, the Beaches Area Historical Society (BAHS) is the only organization dedicated solely to preserving the history and heritage of Florida's First Coast beach communities including Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, and historic Palm Valley.
The Society opened first as a research facility and repository for historic photographs, but soon like-minded local citizens began bringing in their cherished family pieces, and a small museum was born. By 1996, the society had accepted, relocated, and restored the FEC Section Foreman's House, the Mayport Depot, an early Pablo Beach Post Office, and a 28-ton 1911 steam locomotive.
In 2001, initiated by strong public interest, the BAHS Board of Directors began a capital campaign to raise funds for the construction of a new museum and archives facility. On March 7, 2006, the Beaches Museum & History Center, operated by the Beaches Area Historical Society, opened its doors to residents, tourists, and school children.
Theme:
The museum offers an interactive, informative, and intriguing look at the area's cultural heritage through exhibits and firsthand accounts designed to bring the rich history of the Beaches communities to life. The museum allows visitors to travel back to the past and get to know the people and events that shaped the beaches area.
Street Address:
380 Pablo Avenue
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00am-4:30pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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