The Beaches Museum & History Park is currently hosting “Tide Runs Quiet: The Photographic Works of Thomas Hager” which showcases the work of an incredibly talented local artist.

Thomas Hager is a nationally recognized fine art photographer whose work can be found in notable galleries, museums, publications, and private and corporate collections worldwide. The recent works of Hager are a series of large photographically based compositions on paper depicting re-created scenarios of coastal landscapes.

Hager juxtaposes horizon, water, and skyline in careful, simplified works to create a harmony that dances the line of abstraction. The serene, subtle colors are specifically chosen to enhance the sublime atmosphere and heighten the visual experience.

For further details please 904-241-5657.

In a continued celebration of local artists, the Beaches Museum & History Park is proud to present the works of Gary Mack, Linda Olsen, and William Meyer in its upcoming exhibit “Island Reflections”.

Join all three artists Friday, December 2 from 6-8 p.m., for the first look at “Island Reflections”. All artwork will be available for purchase, just in time for the holidays!

Mack draws inspiration from the colors of nature, and places around the world he has visited. He prefers to paint using oil, acrylic, and watercolor and has created beautiful works of locations and scenes immediately familiar to locals.

A professional photographer by trade, Olsen specializes in weddings and portraits. She is also an accomplished painter; most of her paintings are related to ocean and beach landscapes as a result of her love of the sea.

As a member of The International Decorative Artisans League, Meyer focuses on aesthetic collaboration with interior designers, builders, architects and clients. Born in the Canal Zone, Panama, Meyer lives and works in Jacksonville Beach where he creates works of abstract expression.

All events are free to Museum members with a $5 suggested donation for non-members.

For additional information on this very special exhibit, please call 904-241-5657

Exhibit Extended!!

Due to the extreme popularity of this exhibit, “Mayport Village: On the River of Change” will be extended through Sunday, November 27.

Presented by The Beaches Museum & History Park and opening on August 11, “Mayport Village: On the River of Change” is part of a series of events that will continue through October, and include items of interest to railroad enthusiasts, film buffs and students of archaeology.

Focus of the Mayport Village exhibit will be the history of the area, beginning with the Timucuan Indians who inhabited the southeastern United States for more than 5,000 years, followed by the French who first settled in 1562. The timeline continues into the early 1800’s when the area really began to grow, and ends with Mayport in the 21st century.

For additional information on this very special series of activities please contact The Beaches Museum & History Park at 904-241-5657.

Aug. 11 Exhibit Opening Reception from 6-8 p.m.
Stop by for a first look at the exhibit, some steamed shrimp and meet the people who made this exhibit possible.

Aug. 27 Mayport Village Storytellers at 1 p.m.
Come hear tales (some taller than others) of life and adventure in the Village.

Sept. 10 Riding the Rails: Pablo Beach Train Day from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Visit the History Park for an incredible day of all things trains!

Oct. 13 Special Feature! at 5:30 p.m.
Screening of The Flying Ace in partnership with Norman Studios, at the Museum Chapel.

Oct. 27 Boardwalk Talk at 5:30 p.m.
Johnny Woodhouse shares the story of the sinking of the Donald Ray.

Oct. 30 Mayport Cemetery Tour at 1 p.m.
Take a historic walk through the Mayport-Pablo Cemetery (Reservations required).

All events are free to Museum members with a suggested $5 donation for non-members.

The exhibit is supported by The Friends of the St. Johns River Ferry, Safe Harbor Seafood, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Chao Framing.

For additional information on this very special series of activities, please call 904-241-5657.

In a continued celebration of talented beaches artists, the Beaches Museum & History Park will be featuring the work of Enrique Mora in its upcoming exhibit, MORA: 25 Years on the First Coast.

Beginning with an opening night party on Thursday, April 30 at 6 P.M., the exhibit will run through June 30.

About Enrique Mora

Mora, who was born in Puerto Rico, uses his heritage to infuse color, passion and the aesthetics of the island in to his work. A self-taught artist, Mora works in oils and mixed media and focuses primarily on the female form in his work.

After touring the United States and Puerto Rico and developing an international following, Mora settled in Northeast Florida in the 1980s, developing a niche in Jacksonville. “We are very excited to celebrate the 25 years of his life and his art in our community” says Chris Hoffman, Museum Executive Director. “We hope to share his work with a wide and diverse audience through display at the Museum.”

Admission for opening night is free to Museum members with a suggested donation of $5 for nonmembers. For more information please call 904-241-5657.

381 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-5240

This quiet community is alive with history and stories from the early Spanish settlers to the pioneers who called it home and the families who protect its legacy today, this quiet community is alive with history and [memorable] stories. Join us as we travel through the areas of Palm Valley-Twenty Mile Station, Palm Valley Bridge, the Neck, Mickler’s Pier, Diego Plains and Palm Valley Landing,-and learn about the families and industries that have shaped this community.

Opening Night, Thursday, February 19, 6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M.

Join some of Palm Valley’s most well-known residents, authors and historians for the opening of this exhibit and enjoy the tastes and sounds of old Palm Valley. Guests will be the first to hear an exciting announcement regarding the preservation of one of Palm Valley’s best-known homes, the Oesterreicher-McCormick Homestead.

• A donation of $5  is suggested to support the Museum. The reception will be located in the museum lobby.

Tales from Palm Valley: Saturday, February 28, 1 P.M.-2:30 P.M.

Storytellers from Palm Valley including Sid Mickler, Worley Faver, Michel Oesterreicher and Hugo Mickler will sit back on rocking chairs and tell the tales (and some tall tales) that make Palm Valley one of the most unique and interesting areas of Northeast Florida.

Thanks

Thanks to our exhibit committee:

• Michel Oesterreicher
• Donna Mickler Wilson
• Deborah Andrews
• Sid Mickler
• Suzanne McCormick Taylor
• Neil McGuinness
• Greg Leonard
• Sarah Jackson, Curator

Thanks to our exhibit sponsors:

• Chao Framing
• Glen Layton Homes
• Jack & Lori Schmidt
• Palm Valley Community Center