Welcome to the Historical Society of Orange Park
Let's make our community a better place!
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Caring for our Neighbors
Taking care of our neighbors makes for a stronger community. Looking out for one another ensures a safer and happier neighborhood. When we all do a little, we can do so much!
Moonlight on Magnolia
Join us on Saturday, October 29 between 4 PM and 6 PM at Magnolia Cemetery, 1040 Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park, for Moonlight on Magnolia. This event features guided tours of Magnolia Cemetery where visitors will meet "former residents" of Orange Park to hear their stories and learn about the history of our town. Tours take approximately 45 minutes and follow the paved roads within the cemetery so please plan accordingly. The first tour will begin at 4 PM and the last tour will leave at 6 PM. This is a free, community event. Donations are appreciated and all donations will support the mission of the Historical Society. Parking for this event will be available at First Baptist Church of Orange Park located at 1140 Kingsley Avenue, just west of Magnolia Cemetery.
Veterans Day Ceremony
On Friday, November 11, the Historical Society of Orange Park and the Town of Orange Park will host our annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 11 AM at the Veterans Memorial located at Magnolia Cemetery, 1040 Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park.
As part of this national holiday, this solemn ceremony honors America’s veterans. As we gather on this date, set aside each year, we thank the men and women of our Armed Forces for their service.
The program for this year’s recognition will include a wreath-laying by the mayor of Orange Park, presentation of the colors by the Orange Park High School NJROTC Color Guard and bagpipes of the First Coast Highlanders. Also included will be local students who have written winning essays in the 2022 Veterans Day Essay Contest, along with participation by the American Legion Post #250 Riders and the Sofia Fleming Chapter of the DAR, as well as a flyover by the Dreamland Squadron from Haller Airfield.
Seating is limited so please consider bringing a folding chair for your use. Parking has been generously made available by First Baptist Church of Orange Park, 1140 Kingsley Avenue, just west of Magnolia Cemetery.
