G. HOWARD BRYAN MUSEUM
 OF 
SOUTHERN HISTORY
4304 HERSCHEL STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32205
PHONE: 904-388-3574


 

The Museum of Southern History invites you to take a step back in time Jacksonville’s only Museum and Library dedicated to Southern history.  Our exhibits range from War Between the States to the home life of our Southern ancestors.  We proudly display flags, weapons, medical and civilian items from the 1860’s, a time when our country was torn apart by the bloodiest war fought in our nation’s history.

Trying to trace your “roots” our 4,000 volume research library might be of assistance to you.  In our library we have rosters of both Confederate and Union soldiers who fought in the war.  Our research library can assist you in locating individual soldiers histories, battles and leaders of both sides.  Members may check the majority of our material out while daily visitors are free to browse.

Museum and library hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.  We are closed on all legal holidays.  We offer group tours, including a living history demonstration to school age children.  Admission is only a $3.00 donation for adults and children are admitted free.

Please stop by for a visit or arrange a tour for your groups by calling the Museum at 904-388-3574.

 
HISTORY of G. HOWARD BRYAN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORY

The Museum of Southern History was established in 1975 by the Kirby Smith Camp 1209, Sons of Confederate Veterans. For seven years, artifacts and memorabilia were collected and stored in the homes of board members. In 1982 these gifts were displayed in public for their first viewing in a small office in the Ortega area. On February 26, 1994, the Museum opened its new facilities with 3500 square feet, and a library that contains over 2500 volumes.