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French Naval Schooners Visit the Fernandina Harbor Marina

April 27, 2012 - April 29, 2012
Join the City of Fernandina Beach in welcoming two French Naval ships as they make their way along the Southeast Coast. Over 50 French sailors will be calling Fernandina home for the weekend.

Cirque de la Symphonie

April 26, 2012 - April 26, 2012 7:30 p.m.
Times Union Center of the Performing Arts
300 Water Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
7:30 p.m.
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Cirque de la Symphonie present an all-new show that combines the best in symphonic music with the magic of aerial and acrobatic artistry. Some of the most accomplished Cirque performers from across the globe, including acrobats, dancers, contortionists and strongmen, enter the concert hall for an unforgettable night.

Online Seminar: Captain Jean Ribault’s Arrival in Florida

April 25, 2012 - April 25, 2012 7 to 8 p.m.
7 to 8 p.m.
An online seminar from the Florida Virtual School and the National Humanities Center's America in Class featuring Kathleen A. DuVal, Associate Professor of History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and National Humanities Center Fellow.


“French Perspective” of Ribault, Laudonniere and Jacques Le Moyne

April 19, 2012 - April 19, 2012 5:30 - 7 p.m.
River Club
One Independent Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Join the River Club for a presentation by Mr. Francois Kloc, Honorary Council of France.

Talks and Tea

April 19, 2012 - April 19, 2012 1:30 p.m.
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
1:30 p.m.

Seated gallery talks at 1:30pm with afternoon tea and refreshments following. Reservations requested, $6.00 for members and nonmembers.


Talks and Tea

April 18, 2012 - April 18, 2012 1:30 p.m.
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
1:30 p.m.

Seated gallery talks at 1:30pm with afternoon tea and refreshments following. Reservations requested, $6.00 for members and nonmembers.


450 Years of Environmental History: Changes on Ribault’s River May

April 17, 2012 - April 17, 2012 Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Presentation: 7 p.m.
Jacksonville Historical Society
317 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Presentation: 7 p.m.
Enjoy a presentation with speaker Quinton White, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Marine Science Institute at Jacksonville University and noted St. Johns River expert.

Jean Ribault and the French in 16th Century Florida: Rare Engravings and Historic Maps from the Michael and Dr. Linda Fisher Collection

April 05, 2012 - June 09, 2012 Special opening for members on Thursday April 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Beaches Museum
381 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Special opening for members on Thursday April 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Four hundred and fifty years ago the Frenchman Jean Ribault approached the coast of Florida and saw a large river. As this happened on May first, he named it “River of May,” now known as the St. John’s River. He explored both sides of the river and met the native Timucua inhabitants. Through a series of rare sixteenth century engravings and original maps, his exploits in Florida are visualized in this exhibition organized by the Beaches Museum and drawn from the private collection of Michael and Dr. Linda Fisher.

Wine Tasting Party

March 26, 2012 - March 26, 2012 6 - 9 p.m.
JJ's Liberty Bistro
330 A1A North
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
6 - 9 p.m.
To commemorate the 450th anniversary of Jean Ribault's landing in north florida, JJ's Liberty Bistro is having a wine tasting party benefitting the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach.

Talks and Tea

March 22, 2012 - March 22, 2012 1:30 p.m.
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
1:30 p.m.

Seated gallery talks at 1:30pm with afternoon tea and refreshments following. Reservations requested, $6.00 for members and nonmembers.

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