Green Cove Springs commemorates 150th anniversary
Year-long celebration to culminate with downtown party on Nov. 2
GREEN COVE SPRING – This year will mark a milestone for the city as it celebrates 150 years since its incorporation. The city will recognize the milestone throughout the year with city-sponsored …
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Green Cove Springs commemorates 150th anniversary
Year-long celebration to culminate with downtown party on Nov. 2
GREEN COVE SPRING – This year will mark a milestone for the city as it celebrates 150 years since its incorporation. The city will recognize the milestone throughout the year with city-sponsored events and special presentations on its website and social media platforms, building up to a 150th Anniversary Celebration downtown on Saturday, Nov. 2.
“When you look at the history that has been made in our wonderful city over 150 years, it’s amazing how much Green Cove Springs has grown and evolved,” said City Manager Steve Kennedy. “This celebration for the city will be one to remember, as we honor our heritage of the past as well as look to the future of how we will be forging our next 150 years.”
In partnership with Green Cove Springs Food Truck Friday, the anniversary celebration features food trucks, live bands, a car show by Clay County Cruzers, and the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, ending with the largest fireworks display the city has put on to date.
This month, the city will have a 150th celebration table with history and collectible swag at co-sponsored events throughout the year. Keep an eye out for the table at:
• Augusta Savage & Dunbar High School Legacy Wall Reveal and open house on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will be at the Augusta Savage Museum and Mentoring Center, 1107 Martin Luther King Jr., and it was organized by Friends of Augusta Savage Arts and Community Center, Inc. as part of its Black History events.
• Green Cove Springs Food Truck Friday on March 1, April 5 and May 3 at Spring Park from 5-9:30 p.m. on March 16, April 20, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at City Hall.
• CalaVida Art Walk on Walnut Street, in partnership with Green Cove Springs Village Improvement Association Women’s Club, on April 22 from 6-8 p.m. and April 27 at Spring Park.
• Soul Food and Music Festival on Oct. 5 from noon-7 p.m. at Vera Francis Hall Park, 1503 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
The city will be covering everything that has shaped its 150-year history, from its incorporation on Nov. 2, 1874, the Hotel Era, decades as a naval air training hub and beyond. Keep up with the schedule at greencovesprings.com and the city’s social media channels.
For more information on the anniversary celebration and related events throughout the year, contact City of Green Cove Springs Public Information Officer Tiffanie Kelly at (904) 297-7046 or at tkelly@greencovesprings.com.
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