On the 110th Anniversary, Jacksonville Historical Society recalls the event that transfromed our city: Jacksonville's Role in the "Dandy Little War"
Saturday, May 10th
9a - 4p SPancish-American War Soldiers Encampment on the grounds of the society
2:10p Program: Jacksonville's Role in that Dandy Little War in the Old St. Andrews
Canon fired: On the hour
Gatling gun fired: on the half hour
Merrill House: Open for guided tours 10a - 2p allow 40 minutes for tour
Program presenters, Robert C. Broward, Elizabeth "Peggy Friedmann, Louise Stanton Warren, and Joel McEachin will each address aspects of the city's role in the Spanish-American War. Mr. Broward, Ms. Friedmann and Ms. Warren are currently working on the books involving the "personalities" and stories of the era.
The Jacksonville Historical Society is located at 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. Free parking is available on the street along A. Philip Randolph or in the lot behind the Merrill House, far end. Security will be on duty. Guests are welcome. For more information, 665-0064.
