Durkeeville Historical Society and Museum

Durkeeville Historical Society and Museum “Preserving the past, to enhance the present and pave the way to the future.”

CENTER IS OPEN BY APPT Your name will be permanently displayed in the Center.

Our main goal and original mission is collecting and promoting the history of Durkeeville, an historically African American neighborhood in Jacksonville,
Florida and serving as a cultural literacy and resource center for all members of all the communities in Jacksonville. The center includes artifacts, research books and video history of the Durkeeville neighborhood.

“Preserving the past, to en

hance the present and pave the way to the future.”

TOURS AVAILABLE FOR ALL GROUP SIZES

Indicated below is the level of membership or sponsorship.

_____$20…………………………………………………..Senior Membership
_____$20…………………………………………………..Youth Membership
_____$35…………………………………………………..Individual Membership
……..$60…………………………………………………..Family Membership
_____$100…………………………………………………Bronze Sponsor
_____$200………………………………………………….Silver Sponsor
_____$500………………………………………………….Gold Sponsor
_____$1,000………………………………………………..Corporate Sponsor*
_____$5,000………………………………………………..Benefactor*
*Sponsors donating at the corporate and benefactor level will be acknowledged as a community partner. The names of sponsors on all levels will be included on all materials promoting special events. Please make checks payable to the Durkeeville Historical Society, Inc. The Durkeeville Historical Society is a 501 c (3) non profit organization. Your gift is tax-deductible as provided by law. Mail to:
Durkeeville Historical Society
1293 W. 19th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209

“Preserving the past, to enhance the present and pave the way to the future.”


Indicated below is the level of membership or sponsorship.

_____$20…………………………………………………..Senior Membership
_____$20…………………………………………………..Youth Membership
_____$35…………………………………………………..Individual Membership
……..$60…………………………………………………..Family Membership
_____$100…………………………………………………Bronze Sponsor
_____$200………………………………………………….Silver Sponsor
_____$500………………………………………………….Gold Sponsor... (read more)

05/30/2026

Come early you don't want to miss out! Call for a menu details as they may slightly change each month.

05/25/2026
05/10/2026
Found Streetcar schedule in our archives lot of people didn't know that this was the best way to get around town Once Up...
05/07/2026

Found Streetcar schedule in our archives lot of people didn't know that this was the best way to get around town Once Upon a Time in Jacksonville and one of the lines came right down Myrtle Avenue through Durkeeville!

See what everyone's talking about! homemade and fresh dropped when ordered!
04/21/2026

See what everyone's talking about!
homemade and fresh dropped when ordered!

04/20/2026

Celebration J.P Small Park Jackie Robinson Day & 75 Year Anniversary of Florida Star. Pictured Lloyd Washington, Frank Powell , Rinetta Fefie,Audry Gibson

Address

1293 W 19th Street
Jacksonville, FL
32209

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

(904) 598-9567

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