Baker County Historical Society

04/14/2026

Looking to uncover more about your family history? Start with relatives’ obituaries—they’re packed with valuable clues!

Details found in obituaries can open doors to new records and connections you may not have discovered yet.

⭐ Pro Tip: Don’t just read one obituary—look at multiple family members to piece together a fuller story!

Visit our Genealogy Library (open 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10 AM – 3 PM) to continue your research journey.

04/13/2026

Make plans to come see us at the Baker County Historical Society this weekend!

The genealogy library will be open from 10 am to 3 pm. Do a little research or take a tour of the old jail!

Hope to see you on Saturday!

Admission is $5 for non-members

Cemetery Committee meeting at 9:30 am.

04/12/2026

On April 12, 1981, a new era of space exploration began with the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

This historic mission marked the first time a reusable spacecraft carried astronauts into orbit—paving the way for decades of innovation, discovery, and 135 total shuttle missions over the next 30 years.

From Florida’s coast to the stars, this moment put our state at the heart of space history.

04/09/2026

Hope to see you tonight at 7 pm!!!

04/07/2026

When researching your family history, try searching for alternate spellings of your ancestors’ names. In the past, names were often written the way they sounded, and spelling wasn’t always consistent—even in official records. Creating a list of possible variations can help you uncover records you might otherwise miss.

📜 Visit the Baker County Historical Society's Genealogy Library, open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 10 AM – 3 PM at the Old Historical Jail in Macclenny. We will be open Sat. 4/18.

Sometimes a different spelling can lead to a new discovery in your family history.

04/06/2026

Make plans to join us for our monthly member meeting this Thursday, April 9th at 7 pm.

04/04/2026

🏛️ Come spend some time with us today at the Baker County Historical Society!

We’re OPEN TODAY from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Old Historic Jail (42 W McIver Ave) — and we’d love for you to stop by.

Whether you’re curious about local history, want to dig into some research, or just enjoy a tour, there’s something here for everyone. Bring a friend, take your time, and explore a piece of Baker County’s story with us.

Admission is $5 for non-members

04/03/2026

🏛️ The Baker County Historical Society will be OPEN TOMORROW!

Join us on Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Old Historic Jail (42 W McIver Ave).

04/02/2026

On this day in 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León made landfall in Florida, claiming the land for Spain and marking one of the earliest recorded European arrivals in what is now the United States.

His expedition helped shape the early history of Florida and opened the door to future exploration in the region.

Moments like these remind us just how deep Florida’s roots truly go!

04/02/2026

UPDATE FROM THE BAKER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Okay… we may have gotten a little carried away 😄

While a 50-foot digital billboard, facial recognition inmate matching, VR arrests, and selfie-ready jail cells sound pretty exciting…

None of these “upgrades” are actually happening.

We couldn’t resist having a little fun with our beloved 1910 Old Historic Jail—because even history deserves a good laugh now and then!

Thank you for playing along with us, and for continuing to support the preservation of real Baker County history ❤️

Happy April Fool’s Day from BCHS!

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

🎉 NO FOOLIN’ — we’ve got the BEST members around! 🎉

The BCHS Board of Directors is sending a big, cheerful shoutout to all of our members celebrating April birthdays! 🥳🎂

We hope your special day is filled with laughter, fun, and all the things you love most. Here’s to another wonderful year ahead!

🎈 Happy Birthday from all of us at BCHS! 🎈