Friends of Historic Stanton

02/12/2026

02/08/2022

Seating is still available!!!

Only 4 Days till our Lift Every Voice & Sing Celebration! VIP Seating is still available! Visit our website Historicstanton.org for more information.

Are you planning on attending? Post your pics to our hashtags &

08/08/2021

On Wednesday evening, Melanie Edwards joins us as we celebrate her Grandfather’s Birthday.

The 148th Birthday Celebration featuring Melanie Edwards, John Rosamond Johnson's granddaughter, in a discussion about his life and legacy.

07/26/2021

Join us at City Council Tomorrow for our bill’s public hearing. Council meeting starts @ 5pm. Must submit comment card by 5pm to speak during public comments.

City Hall: 117 W Duval Street Jacksonville, Fl 32202

Hope to see you there!!

06/18/2021

Thank you to The Jaxson for their unwavering support.

06/17/2021

It is a joy to see our community come together for a worthy cause.

Team to contribute $250,000 in support of Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park

06/17/2021

Chairman Davis and other community leaders discuss Mr. Johnson’s legacy.

James Weldon Johnson is known for writing ‘Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,’ and was leader of the NAACP, as well as an attorney and civil rights activist.

06/17/2021

Today June 17, 2021 marks James Weldon Johnson's 150th Birthday. As an alumnus of Stanton, Members of the Historic Stanton Board share the importance of his legacy of Excellence.

To Donate to our efforts:
www.historicstanton.org/fundraising