Urban Hike in Historic Durkeeville

Schedule

Sat Dec 27 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Emmett Reed Gymnasium | Jacksonville, FL

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Experience Black Jacksonville! Historic Durkeeville is where you can explore hidden gems that reveal Jacksonville's fascinating past.
About this Event

Explore one of Jacksonville's most historic Black neighborhoods, Durkeeville. It is the epicenter of the city's baseball history and the launching pad for Black culture in Jacksonville's NW side.

Participants will eat, shop and explore while hiking through this urban landscape. Food will be provided and some Northside souvenirs.

Points of interest include:

  • S-Line of the Emerald Trail
  • Tour of Hank Aaron Field at J.P. Small Stadium
  • Lunch at Durkeeville & Co.
  • Remembering Walker's Commercial and Vocational College
  • New Stanton
  • Remembering Ducote Bank
  • Civil Rights History at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church

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Proceeds from ticket sales support local Black business owners on Jacksonville's Northside and the Production Fund for Moncrief Springs, the documentary. We believe in the economic empowerment of Black business owners and Black creatives.


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Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM
Meet at Emmet Reed Park

Info: Black Travel Day in Historic Durkeeville will include a 3-mile hike along Myrtle Ave. Along the way, historical and cultural landmarks will be included, as will a stop at Durkeeville & Co. for lunch.


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Where is it happening?

Emmett Reed Gymnasium, 1093 West 6th Street, Jacksonville, United States

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Tickets

USD 24.92 to USD 47.86

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