Get Involved: Support the Jacksonville Historical Society
A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. Marcus Garvey 1887 – 1940
$590,578 raised
$250,000 goal
We are no longer accepting donations on this campaign, but there are other ways for you to support us today!
Your Gift is History in the Making
Our members help sustain the Jacksonville Historical Society and now, more than ever, we are dependent on financial help from our friends and supporters.
The Jacksonville Historical Society’s mission is to educate and inspire the greater Jacksonville community to value its history by fostering understanding of how the region’s past shapes our present. We cannot fulfill our mission without funding and, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, our monthly fundraising efforts have been cancelled and our major fundraiser, the Gingerbread Extravaganza, is also in jeopardy of taking place in December.
Even during these times, it’s important to remember the value of history is two-fold. Historical knowledge strengthens citizenship, and historic preservation strengthens economic growth, which has been severely undercut by the pandemic. That is why, after 90 years, the Jacksonville Historical Society remains a relevant part of the history being made today.