Welcome
Welcome to the Historical Society of Orange Park website! Here you'll find the latest news from our club, upcoming activities and events and information about the Veterans Memorial in Magnolia Cemetery. Check out the Photos of Orange Park page to get a glimpse of how our town looked in earlier days and please consider joining the Historical Society of Orange Park or contacting us about any questions you may have about our club or Orange Park's history.
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Upcoming Events
Open House
The Clarke House, built in 1912, is open for tours the second Sunday of each month from 2 PM to 4 PM. Please stop by for a visit.
Carrie Clarke Day
Join us Saturday, March 9 from 11 AM to 4 PM at Clarke Park, 1039 Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park for our annual Carie Clarke Day event. This is the day we honor Mrs. Carrie Clarke, the former owner of the Clarke House and a leading citizen of Orange Park who worked to improve the quality of life in our community. Activities include live music, craft exhibits, games and demonstrations by local civic groups. The Clarke House will also be open for tours. The Historical Society will also offer the opportunity for guests to dress up in old fashioned clothes so they can pose for photos in the park. Admission is free. Parking is avaialable at the First Baptist Church of Orange Park with limited handicap parking available in Clarke Park.
Meetings
The Historical Society of Orange Park meets at 10:00 AM on the second Saturday of each month at historic Clarke House, 1039 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL, unless special circumstances are announed. Each meeting features a guest speaker who will discuss a significant aspect of our local history followed by refreshments and conversation. Come join us to learn about the history of our town and its surrougene Nixnding areas. For more information about the Clarke House and adjoining park, please visit www.clarkehousepark.com.
Our Mission
The Historical Society of Orange Park was organized to educate the community about the rich and dynamic history of Orange Park, which was founded in 1877. The society collects, preserves and displays printed materials of historical value and facilitates educational and historical events.
| President | Randy Harris |
| Vice President | Eugene Nix |
| Treasurer | Van Hogan |