Legacy of Matthew Lewey celebrated at Thomas Center
Feb 24, 2025
Event examined extraordinary achievements of forgotten African American leader in Gainesville.
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Legacy of Matthew Lewey celebrated at Thomas Center
Event examined extraordinary achievements of forgotten African American leader in Gainesville.
Union Academy shows local Black community’s love of education
Feb 15, 2025
School thrived through difficult environment.
Pleasant Street Pizza Pub to open this spring
Feb 1, 2025
Owners aim to pay homage to Gainesville’s first black neighborhood.
A road, a fence and a bluff: How Alachua County divided in 1925
Dec 24, 2024
Rumors of split simmered before quickly turning to action.
Holiday History: Thanksgiving
Nov 28, 2024
The first North American Thanksgiving occurred in St. Augustine in 1565.
Holiday History: The story of Memorial Day
May 29, 2023
Alachua County Veterans Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Gainesville leads through our country's history.
Gainesville to kick off Juneteenth events
May 15, 2023
Flag raising, Florida’s Emancipation starts month long celebration.