Nestled along the banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, the USS Orleck stands as a testament to naval history and the brave men who served aboard this formidable vessel. With a rich legacy that spans decades, the USS Orleck has become a beloved maritime landmark in the heart of Jacksonville, inviting visitors to explore its decks and relive the stories of its illustrious past.
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The National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum is located on 26-acres in Northeast Florida at the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Master Jet Base (1941-1999) currently known as Cecil Commerce Center. The organization’s objective is to educate the American Public about those who are being held against their will, POW (Prisoner of War), and those still Missing in Action (MIA) from all branches of the military.
powmiamemorial.org
The Mandarin Museum & Historical Society was founded in 1989 by a group of citizens concerned with the loss of historical structures in Mandarin and interested in preserving and celebrating the rich heritage and history of the area. Since the opening of the museum, the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society has enhanced the original exhibits so visitors can explore some of the people and events that shaped the Mandarin community from the area’s early history as a Timucua village site to the mid 20th century. Featured exhibits include the wreck of the Civil War steamboat Maple Leaf and renowned writer Harriet Beecher Stowe’s life in Mandarin. The museum also includes a museum shop, the Mandarin archives, and an art gallery that exhibits the works of famed local artists such as Memphis Wood and Charlie Brown.
www.mandarinmuseum.org
