Tuesday, August 27 is the 64th anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday, a peaceful protest of a whites-only lunch counter by the NAACP Youth Council. It turned bloody when white supremacists were waiting for them in the park (present day James Weldon Johnson Park) with Ax Handles and baseball bats. Although not the beginning of the Civil
Terrance Johnson Events & Operations Manager Q: How long have you worked here and what drew you to the job? Johnson: I’ve been with the nonprofit since July of 2020. I was drawn here out of friendship and the need for something to do. It’s no secret that Liz and I worked together at a
JACKSONVILLE, FLA., August 8, 2024: Get ready for an out-of-this world experience as Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park and The ScienceSis are proud to announce the 2nd orbit of “Galaxy Fest, Where Culture and Science Ignite”, presented by Florida Blue & Custom Strategic Solutions, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11am to 4pm. Last year’s inaugural event was so successful that we are excited to
“I moved to Jacksonville a year ago and have never felt so much community as I did here, tonight.”
“Thanks for being an amazing host! The park is beautiful and a part of Jacksonville’s history. Your staff was stellar!”
“There is so much good happening in that park. The programming – kudos to you. It just looks like a different park these days, doesn’t it? It looks totally different than it used to.”
“Great event for all of Jax. Love seeing families out and kids having a good time.”
“It’s a nice jewel to sit & enjoy the trees. You can eat, listen to live music & attend weekend events.”
“This event has a real roots, authentic feel. I felt inspired.”
“Wow, the park sure looks better than when I was in office!”
PARK 135 W. Monroe Street • Jax, FL
OFFICE 214 N. Hogan Street, Ste. 114 • Jax, FL
EMAIL contact@jwjpark.org
PHONE 904-515-5098
PARK 135 W. Monroe Street • Jax, FL
OFFICE 214 N. Hogan Street, Ste. 114 • Jax, FL
EMAIL contact@jwjpark.org
PHONE 904-515-5098
