Baker County Historical Society

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Baker County Historical Society

A non-profit organization of local history and genealogy enthusiasts. We welcome you to join!

08/13/2025

📜 Baker County Historical Society Members’ Meeting 📜

Join us on Wednesday, August 14th at 7:00 PM for our next members’ meeting at the Historical Society!
We’ll share updates on ongoing projects, upcoming events, and ways you can get involved in preserving our county’s rich history.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Baker County Historical Society, 42 W McIver St, Macclenny, FL

Whether you’re a longtime member or just getting started, your voice and participation matter. Come connect with fellow history lovers and help keep our local heritage alive!

08/02/2025

We are so excited for this upcoming show, The Way It Was: A Tribute to one of Baker County’s great historians. If you sing, act, or play an instrument, this is your chance to be part of something special!

Auditions are August 12th at BCHS Auditorium: 2:30–4:00 PM and/or 6:00–7:30 PM

08/01/2025

📚🔍 Step into the Past at the Baker County Historical Society! 🔍📚

The Genealogy Library will be open tomorrow, Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM! Whether you’re just beginning your family history journey or looking to dig deeper into your roots, our library is a treasure trove of resources, especially rich in records from Florida, Georgia, and the southern U.S.

🗂️ Explore rare books, microfilm, unpublished files, and personal collections donated by passionate researchers.
🏛️ While you’re here, don’t miss the chance to tour our historic Old Jail building—a unique piece of Baker County’s story!

Come see us at 42 W. McIver St. in Macclenny and take a step back in time. We’d love to help you connect with your past!

07/17/2025

📣 Join Us This Saturday at the Baker County Historical Society!

🕰️ Our Genealogy Library will be open from 10 AM to 3 PM at 42 W. McIver St., Macclenny. Explore family history resources including books, microfilm, unpublished records, and unique collections focused on Florida, Georgia, and Baker County. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned researcher, there’s something here for you!

⚰️ PLUS – We’re kicking off our first Cemetery Committee meeting at 10 AM!
If you’re passionate about preserving our local history, come be part of this important effort. We’ll be working to:
• Update the list of graves in Baker County (and a few in the Moniac area)
• Improve contact information and driving directions for cemeteries
• Add photographs and mapping

Come spend the day helping us preserve our past while discovering your own! 🗺️📚🪦

07/14/2025

Fall Ball is coming and the Baker County Historical Society will be sponsoring the event again!! We need help, though! We need a DJ for the event! Please message us if you can help. Details will be provided!

07/10/2025

Our monthly meeting is TONIGHT, July 10, at 7 pm! Don’t miss it!

07/07/2025

📣 Calling All Baker County History Buffs! 🕰️

We’re gathering stories, photos, and memories about one of Macclenny’s most iconic landmarks — Hotel Annie! 🏨

Once a bustling hotel and now home to The Beauty Parlor with apartments above, this building has seen generations come and go. We’d love your help uncovering more of its past!

🖼️ Have an old photo of Hotel Annie?
📝 Remember stories from family or friends who stayed there or worked there?
🏛️ Know any interesting history tied to the building?

Please share your pictures, memories, or information in the comments or send us a message. Your contributions help us preserve the rich history of Baker County for generations to come! ❤️

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Baker County Historical Society! 🎆

Today, we celebrate the birth of our nation — 249 years of freedom, courage, and the enduring spirit of the American people. From the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to the parades, fireworks, and family cookouts we enjoy today, July 4th is a reminder of the sacrifices made for the liberty we hold dear.

As you wave the stars and stripes and enjoy time with loved ones, take a moment to reflect on the rich history that built this great nation — and our own community’s role in it. 🇺🇸✨

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day!
🎇🎉🗽

07/02/2025

📣 We Need YOU! 📣

The Baker County Historical Society needs your help! In the coming days, we'll be sharing posts asking for photos, stories, and information about various landmarks and former schools across Baker County. 🏫📚📷

This is your chance to help us preserve and share the rich history of our community—whether it's a picture tucked away in an old album or a story passed down through generations, it all matters. 🕰️❤️

👀 Be on the lookout for our upcoming posts and join us in keeping Baker County’s history alive!

06/20/2025

📣 Genealogy Library Open This Saturday! 📚🔍

The Baker County Historical Society’s Genealogy Library will be open tomorrow, Saturday, June 21, from 10 AM to 3 PM! Stop by and start uncovering your family history at 42 W McIver St, Macclenny, FL.

Whether you’re just starting your genealogy journey or continuing your research, our library offers a wealth of resources including books, microfilm, unpublished records, and collections focusing on Georgia, Florida, and Baker County. You’ll also find valuable materials from genealogists Loyce Knabb Coleman, Lt. Col. Mace Harris, and county historian Gene Barber.

📝 Tips to Get Started on Your Genealogy Journey:
1. Start with what you know – jot down names, birthdates, and places from your family.
2. Talk to relatives – gather stories, photos, and documents.
3. Bring a notebook or laptop – to take notes and organize your findings.
4. Be curious and patient – the best stories are often in the details!

Come explore your roots with us – you never know what you might discover! 🌳✨

06/14/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day & Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Army! 🎉

Today, June 14, we proudly celebrate two significant milestones in American history.

📜 Flag Day honors the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official U.S. flag in 1777. Since then, it has stood as a symbol of our nation’s unity, freedom, and resilience.

🎖️ The U.S. Army also shares this historic date — established on June 14, 1775, making today its 250th birthday! For two and a half centuries, the Army has defended our country with honor and courage, serving as the backbone of American liberty.

Join the Baker County Historical Society as we reflect on these proud traditions that continue to shape our nation. 🇺🇸

Address

Macclenny, FL

Opening Hours

11am - 2pm

Telephone

+19042590587

Website

http://www.bakerhistory.org/

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