Historian and Author Wayne W. Wood will sign copies of his latest masterpiece, “LIFE: The Untold Story of Charles Adrian Pillars,” at Memorial Park, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. to noon. The book, published by the Jacksonville Historical Society, sells for $49.95 plus tax; credit cards only, please. The intriguing story behind the relatively unknown […]
This unique event provides an opportunity to personally experience one of St. Augustine’s architectural treasures. In a city filled with conspicuous landmark buildings, the “Pink Castle” is one of the most distinctive and eccentric. It was built in 1922, designed by sculptor Charles Adrian Pillars as his own home and studio. Pillars was acknowledged as […]
Purchase your tickets at Riverside Avondale Preservation, 2623 Herschel Street, on the day of the tour.
SAVE THE DATE: May 15 from 9 a.m. to noon Pieces of Memorial Park’s 600-foot-long balustrade salvaged after Hurricane Irma are still available. We are hosting a FINAL showing of available pieces -- large, small and in-between (location to be disclosed closer to the date). Email info@memparkjax.org with any questions. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Memorial […]