James Weldon Johnson Park — Attraction in Jacksonville

Stumbled upon some #BlackHistory, which sent me on a quest to find out more about the Jacksonville community. ⁣ ⁣ On Saturday, August 27, 1960, 40 Youth Council demonstrators from the Jacksonville, Florida Branch of the #NAACP staged a peaceful sit-in demonstration at white-only lunch counters in downtown Jacksonville. The youths were countered by 150 - 200 white males wielding axe handles and baseball bats. ⁣ ⁣ Although the organizers alerted Law Enforcement when they saw the armed men approaching, officers did not intervene until the protesters began to defend themselves and fight back.⁣ ⁣ Many of the youths were injured, while others were able to find safety in the nearby Snyder Memorial Methodist Church.⁣ ⁣ This event became a turning point in Jacksonville's civil rights movement as widespread media coverage reported the events.

I Love History Markers and I LOVE food trucks. SoulFood Bistro food truck gave us THE BUSINESS! Their food was fabulous and they provided generous portions. I can't wait to visit...

Took an afternoon stroll on a warm afternoon here. It was a Sunday and there was plenty of parking. The meters were easy to do. Be sure to have quarters. A slight breeze was blowing and we saw some people also enjoying the sun shine. The park is clean and showcased a variety of sculptures, artist work around the grounds and on sides of nearby buildings. A musician was playing his horn just off the path and added a nice touch to the ambiance of the place. The grass is maintained and trees trimmed. Loved a cobblestone brick road leading off to one of the buildings close by. Take a walk to the nearby MOCA Jacksonville, A Cultural Institute of UNF. Located near City Hall, so if you have a need to be there, take a breather...

I do love coming to Hemming Park for their variety of events that they host, but it saddens me that now the fountain has been blocked in by bars and hedges. I remember hearing something about it on the News. The city did so as a deterrent to the homeless from sleeping along the fountain. Although the park is still a cool location for events its really depressing to see. By doing this the city also took away places to sit to enjoy a bite to eat during one's lunch hour but at events as well thus limiting the amount of time spent at Hemming Park. These events host many food trucks and then the city takes away pkaces to sit? I definitely want to five 5 stars but the city has got to give more...