Welcome to the Historical Society of Orange Park
Let's make our community a better place!
Let's make our community a better place!
Vision Statement
The Historical Society of Orange Park exists to educate the community about the rich and dynamic history of the greater Orange Park, Florida area including the contributions of those individuals, civilian and military, that shaped our past and enriched the present.
Mission Statement
To accomplish our objective, the Society collects, preserves and displays historical artifacts and relics of the past. We research and document topics of local interest then share these stories with the community. We collect, preserve and display printed and digital materials of historical value. We arrange or facilitate educational and historical tours, field trips, exhibitions and displays for residents of the greater Orange Park, Florida area.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. The Society has opportunities for research, community service and leadership, offering the chance to learn and share local history in a variety of ways. Opportunities include digitizing historical documents, helping with podcast creation, live-history re-enactment
We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. The Society has opportunities for research, community service and leadership, offering the chance to learn and share local history in a variety of ways. Opportunities include digitizing historical documents, helping with podcast creation, live-history re-enactment and more. We offer people of all ages a chance to help others tell the story. By joining the Society, even if for just one project, you will be fascinated by what there is to learn.
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you! We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
The Clarke House, built in 1912 and located in Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Avenue, is open for tours the second Sunday of each month from 2 PM to 4 PM. Sunday afternoons are the perfect time for a leisurely tour of the house, both upstairs and downstairs.
"Thanks, Mr. Mayor”- that’s something we would love to see in our newspapers more often today. Check out this letter of appreciation printed in the 1965 Breeze newspaper. Each month during 2024, the Historical Society of Orange Park is sharing vintage newspaper items, clipped from The Breeze (1959 to 1971). The Vox Populii column ran regularly in the 1960s.
As Veterans Day approaches, it is once again time for our annual Veterans Day essay Contest. Please see our Veterans Memorial page for more information.
Please click the links below to obtain a copy of our current newsletter or a recent newsletter.
Historical Society of Orange Park
P.O. Box 08, Orange Park, Florida 32067
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