If you’re looking for a unique way to spend quality time with family or friends, why not head over to Jacksonville and take part in its bicentennial celebration with various events for everyone to enjoy.

Officially Jacksonville since June of 1822, the city is celebrating 200 years of history. If you want to be part of the festivities, celebrate the 200th birthday of Jacksonville all year long with a variety of events and activities everyone will love. If you want to know more about the upcoming events, click here.

Jacksonville’s Bicentennial

Jacksonville was officially founded in June 1822, celebrating its 200th birthday. From the humble roots of the city in agriculture and farming, along with the introduction of the railroad, vacation resorts, and military bases, Jacksonville boasts a rich, vibrant history.

Jacksonville first became a popular tourist destination during the 1800s when the railroads paved the way for tourists to visit the sunny beaches of Florida.

Know about the historical past of Jacksonville

Jacksonville boasts a rich history, with ties to the Civil War, the Timucua indigenous people, and the disastrous 1901 fire which led to the restoration of Downtown architecture.

If you want to know more about Jacksonville, don’t miss out on a great selection of tours while learning about the city’s history along with must-see spots to check out.

• Go on a tour of the city’s historic buildings, the African American Heritage Trail, or the Kingsley Plantation. Don’t miss out on the tours for every Jacksonville neighborhood, boasting a unique story you’ll love.
• Stroll around or rent a bike to explore the Riverside Avondale neighborhood which forms one of the largest neighborhoods designated on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Head over to the trails and historic sites of the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve.
• Explore the four historical forts spanning the first coast of Florida – Fort Caroline, Fort Clinch, Fort Matnazas, and Castillo de San Marcos.
• Drop by at the first-run movie at one of Jacksonville’s historic movie theaters. Both the Sun-Ray Cinema and San Marco Theatre boasts food and beverages while showcasing new movies and cult classics.

Stay in the best hotels in Jacksonville

If you’re heading over to Jacksonville to take part in the upcoming events of the Jacksonville’s bicentennial, make sure you’ll enjoy the best accommodations. To have a good start, check out some of the recommended Jacksonville hotels for an enjoyable and hassle-free vacation.