Durkeeville Historical Society, Jacksonville

About Durkeeville Historical Society

The Durkeeville Historical Society and Museum preserves the history of Jacksonville's historic Durkeeville neighborhood since 1998. Visitors explore Black history artifacts, photos, and memorabilia from Durkeeville and the Greater Jacksonville area through self-guided tours or with docents. Exhibits feature historic memorabilia connected to notable figures and events, including displays about the Tuskegee Airmen, the Jax Red Caps, and performers like Bessie Smith and Al Lewis. The museum also showcases Cleveland Browns coaches and managers, and references to the Two Spot Dance Hall and an Art Walk reflect the neighborhood's cultural heritage. The JP Small Museum is part of the collection. A visit suits anyone interested in Black history, local Jacksonville heritage, and the stories of the Durkeeville community during the Jim Crow era and beyond. The museum operates in Jacksonville, Florida, on the northside in the Durkeeville area, and offers both drop-in visits and scheduled tours, with archive research available by appointment.